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Visitor Control Specialist

UIC Government Services and the Bowhead Family of Companies

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Compensation
$35.13/hr
Location
Dahlgren, VA
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Top Secret clearance

Job overview

Bowhead seeks a Visitor Control Specialist to support its Joint Warfare Analysis Center contract in Dahlgren, Virginia. The role provides multidisciplinary security support across personnel, information, physical, industrial, communications, and operations security, as well as anti-terrorism and force protection. The specialist responds to changing security situations and follows JWAC regulations and procedures.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

ExcelWordPowerPointWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationAttention to DetailPrioritizationMultitaskingLiftingStanding and WalkingBending and Squatting

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree or Experience3+ Years ExperienceTop Secret Security ClearanceUS CitizenshipValid Driver's License

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Overview

Visitor Control Specialist (JWAC)

Bowhead seeks a Visitor Control Specialist to support our Joint Warfare Analysis Center contract in Dahlgren, VA. The Visitor Control Specialist will provide multi-disciplinary security support, including aspects of special security, information security, personnel security, operations security, industrial security, physical security, communications security and anti-terrorism/force protection duties, while also being responsive and flexible to dynamic security situations in accordance with the regulations and polices for JWAC.

Responsibilities

  • Comply with and follow all Standard Operating Procedures.

  • Site Security Personnel will be responsible for safeguarding all customer Government property and controlled forms provided for Contractor use, and securing all Government facilities, equipment, and materials during and at the end of the work period. There shall be no more than one (1) safeguarding error per year that results in a security infraction and zero that result in a violation.

  • Will maintain all combinations and keys issued to Contractor personnel are accounted for and not used by unauthorized persons.

  • Monitor customer alarm systems during hours of operation. Alarm monitoring responsibilities will transfer to and from the installation outside of hours of operation. The Contractor shall be able to assess and execute actions to resolve the alarm conditions. Alarms include but are not limited to security, fire, and active shooter. Actions that require further investigation or follow on actions will be completed in a timely manner.

  • Notify the customer Security Office within fifteen (15) minutes and the installation as required. IAW the customer Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).

  • The Contractor shall perform perimeter security checks as directed by the Government. The Contractor shall notify the customer Security Office of any of security related issues in or around customer facilities. Any security breaches or potential threats shall be reported to the IAW the customer Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)

  • The Contractor shall secure all Government facilities, equipment, and materials at the end of each work period in accordance with customer Security operating procedures.

  • Schedule van requests for customer Government, civilian, and military personnel only, provide vehicle keys and trip logs to requestors prior to trip, and secure same items upon their return.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree and three to eight (3-8) years of experience is required. Additional work experience may be considered in lieu of formal education for a highly qualified candidate.

  • Proficient in Excel, Word, and Power Point.

  • Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills.

  • Demonstrated strong attention to detail.

  • Demonstrated skills in prioritization and multi-tasking.

  • Be able to effectively communicate orally and in writing.

Targeted salary range is $35.13/hour based on qualifications and experience.

Physical Demands:

  • Must be able to lift up to 10-20 pounds or more

  • Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time

  • Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Must posses an active security clearance at the Top Secret level. US Citizenship is a requirement for a Top Secret clearance at this location.

Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Bowhead considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and business considerations when extending an offer.

Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug & alcohol screening and/or random drug screen, and must follow UIC’s Non-DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Program requirements. If the position requires, an applicant must pass a pre-employment criminal background history check. All post-secondary education listed on the applicant’s resume/application may be subject to verification.

Where driving may be required or where a rental car must be obtained for business travel purposes, applicants must have a valid driver license for this position and will be subject to verification. In addition, the applicant must pass an in-house, online, driving course to be authorized to drive for company purposes.

UIC is an equal opportunity employer. Ukpeaġvik Iñupiat Corporation (UIC) considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status EOE/D/V. Pursuant to The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act 43 U.S.C. Sec. 1601 et seq., and subject to other state and federal requirements, UIC and its subsidiaries may legally grant certain preference in employment opportunities to UIC Shareholders and their Descendants. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity posters here .

All candidates must apply online at www.uicalaska.com , and submit a completed application for all positions they wish to be considered. Once the employment application has been completed and submitted, any changes to the application after submission may not be reviewed. Please contact a UIC HR Recruiter if you have made a significant change to your application. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), persons unable to complete an online application should contact UIC Human Resources for assistance www.uicalaska.com/careers/recruitment/ .

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

UIC Government Services (UICGS / Bowhead) provides innovative business solutions to federal and commercial customers in the areas of engineering, maintenance services, information technology, program support, logistics/base support, and procurement. Collectively, the fast-growing Bowhead Family of Companies offers a breadth of services which are performed with a focus on quality results. Headquartered in Springfield, VA, we are a fast-growing, multi-million-dollar company recognized as a top Alaska Native Corporation providing services across the Department of Defense and many federal agencies. Bowhead offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short/long-term disability, and 401(k) retirement plans as well as a paid time off programs for eligible full-time employees. Eligible part-time employees are able to participate in the 401(k) retirement plans and state or contract required paid time off programs.

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ID 2026-26472

Category Facilities/Security

Location : Location US-VA-Dahlgren

SCA Hourly Rate USD $35.13/Hr.

Minimum Clearance Required Top Secret

Travel Requirement N/A

How this job compares

Set against the 2,574 open Security jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 3, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$35.13/hr
  • US median$18–19/hr671 hourly ranges

This rate, $35.13/hr, is 90% above the US median midpoint ($18/hr) — in the top quarter of Security hourly ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 108 open Security jobs in Virginia and 2,574 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Virginia
Experience
This posting asks for at least 3 years of experience; Security postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (1,292 postings).
Education
568 of the 2,574 open Security jobs (22%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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