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Security Specialist II

Kansas City National Security Campus

Overland Park, KSJobSeen 6 days agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago

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Location
Overland Park, KS
Work Authorization
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Security clearance, required

Job overview

The Security Specialist II plans, develops, and administers security procedures and training for classified or proprietary materials, products, services, documents, and equipment. The role ensures practices comply with NNSA and DOE requirements, conducts audits and investigations, coordinates access controls, and prepares security plans and procedures. It also interacts with security leadership and may assume the Security Manager’s duties when the manager is absent.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Security Operations, requiredLaw Enforcement, requiredCommunication, nice to haveOrganization, nice to haveAnalytical Skills, nice to haveInterpersonal Skills, nice to haveComputer Applications, nice to have

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Relevant Field or Equivalent Experience, required3+ Years Relevant Experience, requiredAbility to Travel, requiredUnited States Citizenship, requiredDOE Security Clearance Eligibility, required

Full job description

This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13711381 SummaryThe Security Specialist II position plans, develops, and administers security procedures and training programs for classified or proprietary materials, products, services, documents, and equipment. Assures that training and internal practices, procedures, and policies comply with National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA)/Department of Energy (DOE) orders and any other applicable policies pertaining to security. Conducts audits, surveys, special studies, and prepares security plans and procedures. Familiar with all security requirements and policy. Interacts with NNSA, DOE HQTS, and other security leadership.\ \ Duties and Responsibilities\ May assume duties of Security Manager when Manager is absent from office.\ Prepares and assures the implementation of security policies and procedures. Conducts investigations of incidents involving security issues.\ Plans and coordinates access controls to allow authorized personnel or visitor access to restricted records, materials, or areas.\ Plans, develops, coordinates, and presents security awareness training and education for security operations including protection force education and qualification. Evaluates training program effectiveness.,\ Conducts job task analysis, security audits, surveys, and special studies. Revises Post and General protective force orders.\ Coordinates activities related to security lock systems and maintains necessary records and inventories.Develops written documentation of Security, COMSEC, OPSEC, Job Aids, and local procedures.\ Coordinates with DOE to obtain rulings, interpretations, and acceptable deviations for compliance with regulations and orders.\ Represents team in meetings with management.\ Recommends and/or implements policies and procedures in support of management objectives.\ Develops and facilitates internal communications which may include processing and distribution of information through communications services.\ Conducts activities in a safe and healthy manner and works in accordance with established HS&E requirements to ensure the protection of employees, the public, and the environment.Takes actions necessary to "stop" work when an unsafe condition or action is identified.Every employee has the right and responsibility to stop work when unsafe conditions or actions are identified.\ \ You Must Have\ Bachelor's degree in business, law enforcement education or training, or an appropriate field relevant to assigned duties or two (2) additional years of direct work experience in lieu of a Bachelor's degree.\ 3+ years of experience in law enforcement activities, security operations, or equivalent appropriate experience.\ Ability to travel as determined by the needs of the business.\ Ability to work remote, hybrid, or on-site as directed by management and is determined by the needs of the business.\ Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this job.\ United States Citizenship.\ Ability to obtain and maintain, a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) security clearance (some positions require additional DOE designations).\ \ We Value\ Excellent communication, organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills. Knowledge of computer applications preferred.

How this job compares

Set against the 606 open Security Specialist jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 11, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • US median$87–126K/yr347 salary ranges
  • US median$21–27/hr57 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 606 open Security Specialist jobs across the US. 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most across the US
Experience
This posting asks for at least 3 years of experience; Security Specialist postings that state a minimum ask for 4 years at the median (435 postings).
Education
135 of the 606 open Security Specialist jobs (22%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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