<p>Overview</p> <p>The Personnel Security group has an immediate need for motivated individuals to perform badge control and clearance duties in the Groton, CT and/or New London facilities. Administrative Clerks in the group handle administrative tasks for security functions.</p> <p>Badge control responsibilities include:</p> <ul> <li>Process all visit requests for incoming visitors and traveling employees </li><li>Create badges for visitors and employees. </li><li>Develop and implement process improvement initiatives. </li><li>Act as the main point of contact for internal and external customers for site access and ensure compliance with the security policies and procedures as it pertains to visitor management. </li></ul> <p>Clearance responsibilities include all aspects of processing, submitting, and maintaining DoD security clearance applications:</p> <ul> <li>Updating clearance records in the system of record </li><li>Fingerprinting applicants </li><li>Discrepancy reporting </li></ul> <p>Individual must possess excellent organization skills and ability to effectively interact with staff at all levels. The ability to work independently and make conscious decisions in a high volume environment is integral to this position.</p> <p>Successful candidates will be assigned to either badge control or clearances based on need within the group.</p> <p>Other related duties will be assigned as required.</p> <p>Qualifications</p> <p>Required Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li> <p>HS Diploma or Ged</p> </li><li> <p>5+ years of administrative experience</p> </li><li> <p>Experience in a customer service organization</p> </li><li> <p>Knowledge of computer programs including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)</p> </li></ul> <p>Preferred Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>College degree </li><li>Experience with Defense Information System for Security (DISS) and/or National Background Investigation Services (NBIS) </li><li>Experience performing similar duties in an industrial DoD environment </li><li>Knowledge of NISPOM Rule requirements for processing security clearances and visit requests </li></ul> <p>Skills</p> <p>Successful candidates will:</p> <ul> <li>Be able to work independently in a fast paced and challenging environment and have experience working on multi-functional teams. </li><li>Be detail oriented </li></ul> <p>A flexible schedule and overtime may be required.</p>