Industrial Security Specialist II

Akima

North Charleston, SC

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Access Control, Administrative Skills, Community Support, Continuous Improvement, Corrective Action, Diversity, DoD Secret Clearance, Documentation, Emergency Response, Federal Contracts, Government, Government Contracts, Legal, Lift/Move 40 Pounds, Logistics, Medical Conditions, Physical Security, Policy Implementation, Procedure Implementation, Secret Clearance, Security Equipment, Surveillance, Technical Support, Training Program Development, United States Department of Defense (DoD), United States Department of Energy (DOE)

LOCATION

North Charleston, SC

POSTED

Today

Administers the DOD, DOE, or other industrial security programs. Develops and implements security procedures and policies in coordination with government agencies and management personnel and clearance documentation. Investigates, prepares, and submits incident reports as required. Participates in the development of security education programs. Provides technical and physical support for high security areas, security equipment, and security systems. Investigates security violations and recommends corrective actions. Maintains liaison with outside agencies. Maintains access control and surveillance of the facility.

Responsibilities

Performs work under general supervision. Handles moderately complex issues and problems and refers more complex issues to higher-level staff. Possesses solid working knowledge of subject matter.

+ Develops and implements security procedures and policies in coordination with government agencies and management personnel and clearance documentation.

+ Participates in the development of security education programs.

+ Maintain the master access control list and issue proximity badges for personnel on the access list to enter the facility without escort during working hours (0600-1800 M-F).

+ Coordinate with other security professionals (government and contractor) to update the master access control list.

+ Closely coordinate with Facility Security Officer (FSO) for all matters related to physical security and building access.

+ Document security violations and/or concerns and submit them to the FSO for resolution.

+ Greet visitors, issue temporary badges to visitors and facilitate an escort while in the facility, then collect badges when visitors depart.

+ Provide physical security for the building by monitoring access/entry control points requiring periodic physical checks of each entry control point (door).

+ Monitor security cameras during working hours.

+ Disarm the alarm (fire, theft, emergency) and unlock the building at the start of each business day.

+ Set the alarm (fire, theft, emergency) and lock the building at the end of each business day.

+ 20-minute response time to Hanahan, SC if building alarm activates after hours to meet with emergency responders.

+ Identify approaches to continuously improve facility security.

Hours:

+ 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM M-F

Qualifications

+ An active DoD Secret clearance or interim Secret is required for consideration.

+ Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience required; minimum 2 years of Industrial Security experience.

+ The ability to walk around the exterior of facility, stand for up to 30 minutes, and lift up to 40-lbs.

Job ID

2026-22713

Work Type

On-Site

Company Description

Work Where it Matters

Akima Mission Optimization (AMO), an Akima company, is not just another federal logistics contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At AMO, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders , AMO provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers , AMO delivers innovative administrative support services that streamline operations, and enhance productivity.

As an AMO employee , you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.
We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability, or have known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us at job-assist@akima.com or 571-353-7053 (information about job applications status is not available at this contact information).

About the Company

Akima

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