Rotating shift work (24/7) is required for this position:

• This position supports force protection operations covering 24hrs/day, 7 days/week. The work schedule has rotating weeks (7 days on/7 days off) with six 12hr shifts and one 8hr shift. Incentives for shift differentials are provided per OPM guidelines. Shifts subject to change based on operational requirements.

Primary duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Staff a 24-hour work center and will be assigned to varying shifts to support 9th AF / USAFCENT operational hours.
• Participate in access entry control and sensor systems software and hardware implementation, maintenance, testing, and periodic checks. Assist with identifying performance limits and monitoring concerns; properly document outcomes as directed by management.
• Advise USAFCENT Force Protection (FP) on coordination of air base defense, antiterrorism, FP, and physical security support with USCENTCOM, the Air Staff, and host nation forces.
• Perform physical security site surveys; provide effective and economical recommendations for onsite improvements to the exterior and interior security elements; to include but not limited to, security lighting, intrusion detection and assessment equipment, annunciation and display systems, security communications, or other security measures that protect Government property and personnel.
• Identify, analyze, and resolve broad and complex security concerns. Notify and assist management, if necessary, with the development of new or revised policies, procedures, and implementation.
• Execute and enforce compliance to physical and personnel security requirements outlined in directives, instructions, manuals, regulations, and local policies. Address alarms and/or telephone/radio calls by determining and taking appropriate action; identified by management.
• Assess security controls to ensure security protocols are not compromised; prevent unauthorized access or unauthorized disclosure of information. Notify management of any policy or procedure concerns, directorate security manager concerns, or personnel issues.
• Perform Defense Information Security System (DISS) functions; to include but not limited to security clearance verification, create, modify, or cancels visit requests, and perform detailed report functions.
• Conduct periodic reviews of security clearances and credentials; distribute notices of required changes, reports, records, and other documents, as directed. Analyze operating efficiencies and resources; make recommendations for modifications and/or changes to management.
• Assist in the development and performance of access entry control functions; credential issuance or confiscation, the explanation of policy, procedures, and the operation of access hardware to other security specialists, visitors, and Government and contract personnel.
• Consult with other security specialists to develop protection procedures for Government approval that provide maximum protection without any major interference to the mission; recommend corrective action when or where security requirements are not adhered to.
• Operate, monitor, and maintain Video Image Control and Display system (VICADS) architecture and software, operating processes, and store images captured, recorded, and on network video recording and storage devices for multiple facilities.
• Assist with Internet Protocol (IP) networking, Windows-based servers and workstations; hardware and software, as well as, Command and Control Display Equipment (CCDE), and security and video surveillance.
• Assist in overseeing VICADS robust configuration parameters; alarm point priority assessment, automatic or manual call up policies, automatic pan, tilt, zoom (PTZ) presets upon alarm and intelligent queuing logic for multiple alarms.

Basic Minimum Requirements for Skills, Experience, Education and Credentials include:

• Three (3) years’ experience with USAF Automated Entry Controls Systems, Vindicator or Hirsch, or similar products, systems, and tools is required.
• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university is required; an Associate’s Degree and two (2) additional years of work experience, or a High School Diploma/GED and four (4) additional years of work experience can be substituted
• Current and active DoD Secret security clearance. Jobseekers who do not possess a current and active DoD Secret security clearance will not be considered for this role.
• Certified or three (3) years’ experience with VICADS operation, administer, and perform troubleshooting on VICADS video management systems.
• Must be available to work rotating shifts at varying intervals. Job seekers who are unable to work any of these shifts will not be considered for this role.