Security Specialist

Job Purpose: Under general supervision, provide security management support to the Office of Naval Research (ONR) Corporate Logistics Department at ONR Headquarters in an office environment with a variety of moderate to complex tasks and functional activity.

Job Duties Include:  The following are essential functions for the Security Specialist position. Management may assign additional duties and responsibilities to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. 

• Enter sensitive data into computer databases such as the Joint Personnel Adjudication System (JPAS) and spreadsheets.
• Process requests for Courier Authorization (DD Form 2501).
• Verify identification and leverage the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS)/Real-time Automated Personnel Identification System (RAPIDS) to issue Common Access Cards, update database information, and reset personal identification numbers.
• Process all domestic and foreign visit requests to ONR.
• Maintain and update the Security website daily/weekly/monthly.
• Serve as the point of contact for Security website material, including security training and building access requests.
• Greet visitors either in person or via the telephone.
• Assist visitors with information, as needed.
• Direct visitors to the appropriate security specialist, as needed.
• Operate office equipment (e.g., computers, typewriters, faxes, printers, scanners, copiers).
• Draft, edit, and type various documents in electronic and paper media.
• Maintain various databases.
• Serves as Content Coordinator for Security Division iConnect site.
• Maintain open lines of communication with all ONR Administrative Officers (AO).
• Assist other members of the ONR Security Division during routine/emergency situations.
• Maintain open lines of communication with Contract Security Officers and Pentagon Force Protection Agency.
• Assist in the entrance of VIPs to ONR Headquarters building.
• Assist with classified and unclassified meetings where groups are larger than 25 people.
• In the absence of the Classified Document Control Clerk, receive and secure all SECRET and CONFIDENTIAL material.
• Provide backup support ONR duplicating machine operator and driver/courier as needed.

Skills/Qualifications:  Excellent skills in the following areas: management, planning, communication, problem solving. Following applies:

• Possess a working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Possess a working knowledge of Joint Personnel Adjudications System (JPAS) or other automated database systems.
• Possess a working knowledge of Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS).
• Possess a working knowledge of Real-time Automated Personnel Identification System (RAPIDS).
• The ability to work independently.
• Possess effective collaboration, oral / writing skills to support interaction with required organizational levels in ONR.