Access Control Specialist
armadaWashington (DC)
About the role
Access Control Specialist The Access Control Specialist is responsible for ensuring the safety and security of the facility by managing visitor and employee access at perimeter posts. This role includes verifying identities, issuing and collecting badges, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring that all access procedures are followed efficiently and professionally.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Greet and screen visitors and deliveries in accordance with VAR security procedures.
- Issue temporary access badges promptly (approximately 5-15 minutes) and maintain daily inventory logs.
- Conduct accurate data entry and maintain detailed records of all access transactions.
- Enforce perimeter security policies and respond to security incidents as needed.
- Provide professional customer service while maintaining a secure environment.
- Other duties as assigned
- Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):Knowledge of access control and perimeter security procedures
- Knowledge of identity verification and visitor authorization processes (VAR)
- Strong customer service and professional communication skills
- Accurate data entry and record-keeping skills
- Ability to follow strict security procedures consistently
- Ability to remain calm, alert, and professional in high-traffic or high-pressure situations
- Minimum/General Experience:
- Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a favorable client specific adjudication 2-5 years of experience in access control, visitor management, or security operations.
Minimum Education:
HS Diploma, or equivalentARMADA provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. ARMADA complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Must be able to successfully pass a background check, and pre-employment drug testing. Job offers are contingent upon results of background check and drug testing.
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