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Job description
Location 600/601 10th Street,Fort Meade, MD, 20755,United States
Base Pay $26.00 - $26.00 / Hour
Employee Type Full-Time
Required Degree High school
Description
Job Title
Access Security Officer (ASO) – DCSA
Company
Location
Linthicum, MD
Clearance
Active Secret
Position Overview
Akamai Intelligence is seeking an Access Security Officer (ASO) to support the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA). The ASO will be responsible for front-line physical security screening, access control, and monitoring of security systems to ensure a safe and secure environment for personnel, visitors, and assets.
Key Responsibilities
Serve as the initial point of contact at the lobby desk and other designated posts, ensuring all access control requirements are met.
Perform physical security screening and access control using: metal detection equipment, X-ray equipment, and advanced imaging technology equipment.
Conduct beginning-of-day and end-of-day checks in accordance with established procedures and Post Orders.
Perform escort duties for visitors, vendors, and other personnel as required.
Operate and monitor the access control system, including generating reports, issuing temporary badges, and monitoring access events.
Conduct security patrols in accordance with established routes and schedules; observe, detect, report, and respond to suspected or apparent security violations.
Accept and log packages and courier deliveries for the facility in accordance with security procedures.
Maintain key control for all government-provided keys and ensure proper documentation and accountability.
Answer telephones, take messages, and route calls to appropriate staff members in a professional manner.
Monitor and operate security and facility systems, including intrusion detection systems, closed-circuit television (CCTV), automated access control systems, communications systems, and other protection devices or facility equipment.
Follow all applicable security policies, Post Orders, and government and company procedures, and promptly report incidents, irregularities, or safety hazards.
Requirements
Required Qualifications
Minimum of 2 years of security screening experience in a government, military, or similar high-security environment.
Hands-on experience operating:
X-ray screening equipment
Advanced imaging technology equipment
Strong understanding of physical access control principles and procedures.
Ability to stand or walk for extended periods and perform duties in a fast-paced, high-visibility environment.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with government personnel, visitors, and teammates.
Demonstrated reliability, attention to detail, and sound judgment in security-sensitive situations.
Ability to obtain and maintain the required security clearance and meet all suitability requirements for work on-site at Fort George G. Meade.
Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience supporting DCSA, DoD, or other federal security programs.
Prior military, law enforcement, or equivalent security experience.
Familiarity with intrusion detection, CCTV, and automated access control platforms (e.g., badge systems, video management systems).
Current security or protection-related certification (e.g., ASIS, state guard card/license, where applicable).
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
On-site position in a controlled access federal facility.
Ability to lift and move equipment or packages up to (insert weight, e.g., 25–35 lbs), as required.
Ability to stand, walk, and perform screening and patrol duties for the majority of the shift.
May require shift work, weekends, holidays, and/or extended hours to support mission requirements.
Pay is $26.00/hr. If you do not elect medical benefits, you will receive an additional $5.01 under SCA guidelines.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Akamai Intelligence is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or protected veteran status
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