Access Control Officer

Cayuse Holdings

. Manage and authenticate access for employees, contractors, visitors, guests, and authorized personnel .

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeAnchorage • Alaska • United StatesJunior💰 $27 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in access control, visitor management, and physical security operations, with proficiency in operating security technologies and maintaining compliance with Government security protocols. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential for effective collaboration and incident management.

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Access Control ManagementPhysical Security OperationsCCTV OperationIncident ReportingTop Secret / SCI Clearance

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Hard Skills

Access ControlVisitor ManagementSecurity MonitoringIncident Reporting DatabasesX-ray Screening EquipmentMetal Detection SystemsCredentialing ProcessesEmergency Response CoordinationAnalytical SkillsProblem-Solving

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationOrganizational SkillsAttention to Detail

Tools & Technologies

LenelCCureGenetecHoneywellCCTV SystemsAlarm Monitoring SystemsIntegrated Security PlatformsMS Office Suite

Certifications & Qualifications

Active Top Secret / SCI ClearanceTAPAS Assessment

Industry Keywords

Security Operations CenterCommand Center OperationsDoD Security OperationsFederal Security OperationsGovernment Security Protocols

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Ray

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage and authenticate access for employees, contractors, visitors, guests, and authorized personnel
Verify identification, badges, credentials, and access authorization
Prevent unauthorized personnel and prohibited items from entering or leaving controlled facilities
Maintain surveillance and situational awareness in assigned access control areas
Conduct personnel and item inspections according to Post Orders and security guidelines
Identify, document, report, and escalate suspicious activity, security violations, anomalies, alarms, and incidents
Deliver professional customer service while adhering to security regulations
Communicate with employees, visitors, Government officials, security teams, first responders, and internal stakeholders
Screen, verify, and process visitors; confirm authorization, sponsorship, clearance status, and identification
Issue temporary, visitor, retention badges, guest decals, and Common Access Cards (CACs)
Conduct fingerprinting and capture credential, passport, and ISOPREP photographs
Maintain visitor logs, access records, incident reports, operational statistics, and shift documentation
Operate X-ray systems, walk-through and handheld metal detectors, access control systems, CCTV, intrusion detection, alarm monitoring, radios, telephony, and integrated security platforms
Analyze and respond to security events, alarms, and incidents in real time
Dispatch security personnel and coordinate emergency responses
Support continuity of operations during emergencies or elevated threat conditions
Maintain equipment accountability and ensure systems are used according to training, Post Orders, and safety standards
Collaborate with Government staff to troubleshoot visitor access, badge, CAC, and credentialing discrepancies
Report to the Site Lead
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or GED
Demonstrated experience in access control, visitor management, physical security, Security Operations Center, Command Center operations, dispatch functions, Watch Officer duties, security monitoring operations, or credentialing processes
Prior experience supporting secure environments or other high-security facilities
Proficiency operating access control, CCTV, intrusion detection, alarm monitoring, credentialing, or other physical security technologies
Hands-on experience using X-ray screening equipment and walk-through or handheld metal detection systems
Familiarity with Lenel, CCure, Genetec, Honeywell, or comparable systems
Experience with incident reporting databases and Government security systems
Active Top Secret /SCI with Polygraph clearance required
U.S. Citizenship required
Valid state driver’s license in good standing
Ability to pass a background check
Ability to complete the TAPAS assessment
Additional SOC Specialist qualification: minimum 1–3 years’ experience in Security Operations Center, Command Center, Dispatch / Watch Officer / Monitoring environment
Prior experience supporting DoD, IC, or Federal security operations
Familiarity with Post Orders and Government security protocols
Exceptional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
Ability to read, write, and speak fluently in English
Organizational, analytical, problem-solving, multitasking, prioritization, and attention-to-detail skills
Ability to work independently and on a multifunctional team
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information
Proficient in MS Office, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel
Ability to walk 3 to 5 miles per shift
Ability to stand continuously for up to 60 minutes and for prolonged periods
Periodic ladder climbing and frequent stairs/ramps
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. occasionally
Ability to push or pull 50–75 lbs. using assistive devices as needed
Standard near, far, and peripheral visual acuity
Normal color vision required for electrical tasks

Benefits

Comp & perks

SCA Health & Welfare fringe benefits
Telemedicine
Dental & Vision
EAP
Basic Life and AD&D Insurance (Company Provided)
Voluntary Life and AD&D options
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with matching after one year
Paid Time Off
Flexible schedule opportunities
Business or professional development travel opportunities