Security Support Assistant

DJS Financial Services is seeking a detail-oriented Security Assistant to provide administrative and operational support to a Security and Facilities Directorate in a federal contracting environment. The Security Assistant will help maintain security records, support access and credentialing activities, assist with personnel and physical security processes, and ensure compliance with applicable government and agency requirements.

The successful candidate will demonstrate sound judgment, discretion, strong organizational skills, and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide general administrative support to the Security and Facilities Directorate.
• Gather, organize, and maintain information related to industrial and personnel security programs.
• Develop, establish, and maintain office procedures, files, and records.
• Assist with developing, maintaining, and implementing security policies and procedures in accordance with government and agency regulations.
• Support access and clearance administration, including issuing and tracking badges and coordinating updates to door and safe combinations.
• Maintain security-related documents, personnel records, contracts, briefings, and other sensitive materials.
• Prepare correspondence, reports, presentations, briefings, and other documentation.
• Conduct self-inspections and audits of security files and documents.
• Coordinate with program management and other functional areas to ensure security requirements are properly implemented.
• Serve as a liaison for customers and matters involving restricted areas.
• Track and maintain security databases and records, including eligibility information for U.S. citizens.
• Support credentialing and physical-access control processes.
• Assist with suitability adjudications and visitor authorization requests.
• Maintain confidentiality and safeguard sensitive information.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen by birth or naturalization to perform services under a federal contract.
• Must possess an active security clearance.
• Previous experience working in a federal government or government-contracting environment.
• At least two years of relevant administrative, security, credentialing, personnel security, physical security, or access-control experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to organize and maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Ability to follow established procedures and apply security regulations appropriately.
• Ability to exercise discretion and maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in security management, criminal justice, business administration, public administration, or a related field.
• Five or more years of relevant security or federal government experience.
• Experience supporting industrial security, personnel security, credentialing, suitability, or physical-access control programs.
• Experience conducting security-file audits or self-inspections.
• Strong problem-solving, critical-thinking, and situational-awareness skills.
• Demonstrated customer service and conflict-resolution abilities.