Kalman & Company is seeking to hire a Security Clerk to work onsite in Edgewood, MD. This position requires the resource to work an 8-hour shift Monday through Friday from 0800 – 1630L This position requires an Active Secret security clearance. Salary range is $60,000-$75000/year.

At Kalman & Company, Inc. we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support their well-being, professional growth, and work-life balance. Here's what we offer:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance: Multiple plan options to fit your needs.
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA): To help you manage healthcare costs.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential counseling services for personal and work-related challenges
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) Plans with Company Match: Helping you plan for the future with generous matching contributions.
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Including vacation and holiday pay.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Support for further education and professional certifications

Performance Based Tasks Required

• Require Secret (S) access to perform Access Control tasks, and monitor the Defense Information System for Security (DISS)
• Maintain Access Control program for JPEO building E2800, processing visitors, and conducting 100% ID checks to ensure only authorized persons displaying a valid form of identification enter.
• Work an 8-hour shift Monday through Friday from 0800 – 1630
• Must be able to lift 40 lbs.
• Stay apprised of facility requirements.
• Shall become familiar with/able to demonstrate a knowledge of the APG's/JPEO’s Emergency Action Plans (EAPs which covers fire, bomb, intruder, etc. type events).
• Preserve order and enforce rules, regulations and directives for the viability of the site and the safety of personnel, equipment and sensitive information
• Conduct building sweeps in and around restricted/non restricted areas, identify potentially prohibited items, and check the status of non-classified areas within building E2800
• Answer telephones and emails as they pertain to assigned duties
• Maintain the Department of the Army (DA) Form 1999 “Restricted Area Visitor Register” and monitor the secure locations (e.g., Secret Internet Protocol Router Network (SIPRNET) rooms, etc.) and maintain an access roster for classified locations, ensuring that only authorized personnel have access
• Work with JPEO CBRND Security Specialists to ensure success of the security programs, make recommendations to improve the overall security operations and provide a brief summary of events which impacts daily operation functions
• Perform Personnel Security (PERSEC) task within Information System for Security (DISS), Scattered Castles, and Aircraft and Personnel Automated Clearance System
• Serve as alternate Special Security Representative (SSR):
  • Assist to implement and manage day-to-day administration of SCIF security
  • Assist and provide advice on SCI program management policy, plans, and operations integration

• Provide non subject matter expert assistance/support as needed during emergency operations, including crisis response, continuity, contingency, and exercise activities
• Serve as Primary Point of Contact (POC) for the Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG) Mailroom; Distribute and track all incoming mail, packages, shipments, etc.
• Conduct Start/End of Day procedures and report any potential findings to JPEO CBRND Security Specialists
• Complete/compile Standard Form 701 “Activity Security Checklist” and the Department of the Army (DA) Form 1594 “Daily Staff Journal” and maintain accountability logs/reports for visiting personnel daily
• Create an Aircraft and Personnel Automated Clearance Systems (APACS) account. Process travel request for JPEO personnel traveling on official foreign travel orders. Review the theater and country-specific information in the Department of Defense's Electronic Foreign Clearance Guide.
• Set up large meetings in the first-floor conference rooms, maintain schedules and aid as needed. This requires moving of tables and chairs and some lifting.
• Coordinate with IT for system capabilities for meetings.
• Manning the front desk when large meetings are scheduled to occur and when not meeting other WBS requirements.

Kalman & Company Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/VV

Minimum Requirements:

• US Citizenship is required.
• An Active Secret Security clearance is required.
• Must be able to lift 40 lbs.
• Experience with DISS.
• Previous support of a government contracting program/facility.

Certifications and/or Training Required within 90 days

1. OPSEC Awareness for Military Members, DoD Employees and Contractors Course (GS130.16)
2. Introduction to Industrial Security (IS011.06)
3. Introduction to Personnel Security (PS113.06)
4. Introduction to Information Security (IF011.06)
5. Introduction to Physical Security (PY011.06)
6. Storage Containers and Facilities (PY105.06)
7. Physical Security Measures (PY103.06)
8. Lock and Key Systems (PY104.06)
9. Storage Containers and Facilities (PY105.16)
10. CPR/AED certification