The Access Control Officer (ACO) is a multi-functional security professional responsible for protecting personnel, facilities, sensitive information, and controlled areas through access control, visitor processing, security monitoring, credentialing, screening, and incident response activities. ACOs may perform duties at fixed or roving access control posts, Visitor Control Centers (VCCs), Security Operations Centers (SOCs), or other designated security locations based on mission and staffing requirements. The position is responsible for controlling and monitoring access to restricted areas; verifying personnel, visitors, and credentials; detecting and preventing the introduction or removal of prohibited items; operating physical and electronic security systems; processing visitors; responding to security events; and maintaining accurate security documentation. The ACO must perform all assigned duties in accordance with established Post Orders, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Government directives, security policies, safety requirements, and contractual requirements. ACOs must demonstrate professionalism, sound judgment, strong situational awareness, attention to detail, and the ability to operate effectively both independently and as part of an integrated security team.

Responsibilities:

Access Control and Physical Security Manage and control the access of employees, contractors, visitors, guests, and other authorized personnel entering or exiting restricted and controlled areas. Verify badges, credentials, access authorization, identification, and other required documentation before permitting access. Prevent unauthorized personnel and prohibited or restricted items from entering or exiting controlled facilities. Maintain continuous situational awareness and surveillance of assigned access control areas. Conduct personnel and item inspections in accordance with applicable Post Orders and security requirements. Remain alert for suspicious activity, security violations, prohibited items, unauthorized access attempts, and other security anomalies. Identify, document, report, and escalate security incidents or anomalies through established Government and CenCore channels. Provide professional and courteous customer service while maintaining strict compliance with security requirements. Communicate clearly and professionally with employees, visitors, Government representatives, security personnel, and other stakeholders. Perform assigned duties independently while maintaining appropriate communication with supervisors and supporting security personnel. Adapt to changing operational conditions, including both high-volume and lower-volume security environments.

Visitor Control Center and Credentialing Operations Receive, verify, screen, process, and assist visitors and guests accessing controlled or cleared facilities. Verify visitor authorization, sponsorship, clearance information, identification, and other required access documentation. Issu...