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Entry Control Point (ECP) Technician - Tyndall AFB

Department: PTS - Dawson Solutions
Location: Panama City, FL

Mahalo for your interest in this role! Please see the full position description below and click Start Your Application when ready. For more information about DAWSON, please visit dawsonohana.com.

Entry Control Point (ECP) Technician

Summary: To provide management and labor necessary to support Continental United States NORAD Region (CONR), First Air Force (1 AF) Air Forces Northern (AFNORTH), Air Forces Space (AFSPACE) Tyndall AFB, FL and its associated units at Eastern Air Defense Sector (EADS), Rome, NY; and Western Air Defense Sector (WADS) at Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) AFB, WA. Will be performed in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, Component-Numbered Air Force (C-NAF), Headquarters Air Force (HAF) standards, instructions, and commercial practices.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Issue and retrieve Vindicator access control badges, work variable shift schedules (days and hours) to support contingencies, exercises, and emergency conditions, verify visit-authorization approval and individual identification, eExchange identification document for Vindicator badge and brief individuals on proper use of badges.

  • Perform identification checks as required to provide enhanced security, to include possible bag and hand-carried item checks/searches, provide compound vehicular access control. Operate the AOC compound vehicle gates (either manually or through use of automatic openers) and perform random vehicle checks/searches based on exercise, contingency, or random antiterrorism measures. Establish cordons as directed by higher authority in support of safety, security, contingent, or antiterrorism measures (real world and/or exercise). Randomly inspect parked vehicles in support of antiterrorism and provide physical security for AOC compound and facilities. Permit access to mail handling room by authorized AOC/LG and CONR-1 AF (AFNORTH/AFSPACE) personnel for mail/package screening duties. Conduct periodic compound security checks that entail complete physical inspection of all compound security.

  • Perform video surveillance monitoring and logging, report unusual circumstances through chain of command and/or Base Defense Operations Center (BDOC).

  • Coordinate as needed to allow AOC compound access for large tour groups, be the liaison between compound visitors and unit point of contact. Modify Vindicator system operation to control compound turnstiles, program and issue Vindicator Badges, maintain the AOC Entry Authority List (EAL) utilizing the Joint Personnel Adjudication System (JPAS) to verify and validate Visit Authorization Requests (VARs), conduct Random Antiterrorism Measures (RAMs) assigned to the AOC as directed by the Installation Antiterrorism Officer.

  • Accomplish and maintain all pertinent ECP training proficiencies to include quality control (QC) in order to meet mission and duty requirements.

  • Ensure new members accomplish and document initial security education, perform in-processing functions and indoctrination, accomplish creation of and signature routing for AF Form 2586, Unescorted Entry Authorization Certificate, perform out-processing functions and debrief local access, Notify CONR-1 AF (AFNORTH/AFSPACE) Command Security Managers when Active Duty members retire/separate/PCS

  • Ensure appropriate training has been accomplished and clearance data is included and notated when processing AF Form 2875, derivative Classification certification, Marking Special Categories of Classified Information certification, initial Security Education and Awareness training. classified Courier briefing, Foreign Travel briefing and Continuous Evaluation briefing

  • Create and maintain security training files for all members assigned to the AOC.

  • Utilize DISS to validate clearance data on forms which require clearance data. Input Visit Authorization Requests for all AOC members whose clearances are either “serviced” or “owned” in DISS.

  • Access the Global Electronic Approval Routing System (GEARS) to access clearance requests, validate monthly clearance requests for specific AOC divisions which validate members’ clearances by mandate, ensure familiarity with the Foreign Partner clearance roster as provided by the Foreign Disclosure Officer or other designated official.

  • Perform duties as an assistant to the 101 AOG Security Manager

  • Training may consist of the following: Attend conferences, symposiums, and training course/sessions as needed, Anti-Terrorism Training, Derivative Classification Training, Ancillary Training, Operations Security, Training in support of new or updated technology for the mission requirements, Crew Mission Ready Certification.

Qualifications

  • Experience comparable to Air Force enlisted with a military grade of E7 has been used to meet this requirement. Must have a minimum of 5 years related experience.

  • US Citizenship

  • Demonstrate skill in verbal and written communication.

Contingent upon award.

DAWSON is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/VEVRAA federal contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

DAWSON offers a best-in-class benefits program including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) program with employer match; paid vacation and sick leave; employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance; an Employee Assistance Program; and a flexible work environment. Additionally, employees can choose from several voluntary benefits including critical illness coverage; accident insurance; identity theft coverage; pet insurance, and more.

DAWSON gives preference to internal candidates. If no internal candidate meets our qualifications, external candidates will be given consideration.

 

 

 

 

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