Position Overview

This position requires a current Tier I (Public Trust) clearance.

Please note: This position is pending a contract award. If you are interested in a future with Cherokee Federal, apply today! Although this is not an approved position, we are accepting applications for this future and anticipated need.

The contractor shall provide a Security Escort Lead to ensure the base escort and monitoring program successfully supports the construction project mission. The main objective is for multiple contractors and vendors that do not have the required security clearance to be provided access to projects and other construction sites supporting 35 CES (Misawa Air Base). Projects include but are not limited to "in and around" SCIF and other secure (exterior) areas, flightline buildings, mission storage igloos, and other project sites as determined by the government. This position will schedule and lead the overall program for escorting/monitoring to include uncleared personnel on numerous project (facilities) locations around the base. The lead must ensure that contract personnel monitoring projects remain with uncleared individuals for the duration of their work within Misawa Air Base facilities.

Responsibilities

• Leads the Misawa Escort Program - Coordinates and schedules personnel to escort/monitor visitors within facilities/office spaces (as necessary) and in designated project locations. Also, ensures that processes are in place to ensure that visitors are not inadvertently or unwittingly exposed to classified or sensitive materials which they should not see, overhear, or otherwise obtain access.
• Ensures escorts will properly monitor uncleared personnel so they do not stray from any project site (designated area).
• Generates escort program standard operating procedures approved by the government.
• Develops a comprehensive Quality Control Plan for the overall escort program.
• Authors Monthly Status Report that thoroughly and accurately updates the government of activities within the escort program.
• Ensure escorts advise employees working in areas being visited that uncleared persons are in the vicinity and to exercise appropriate precautions, as necessary.
• Prescribes basic escort training plan to maintain positive control of persons being escorted/monitored to include maintaining visibility of those individuals at all times.
• Enforces base procedural rules and regulations pertaining to visitors.
• Ensures the safety of visitors, staff, property, and information. Ensure all escorts wear the appropriate personal protective gear.
• Ensures that escort vehicles are properly maintained and in good working order.
• Deconflicts escorts schedules and ensures escorts are properly located at project locations; responsible for managing escort hours and timesheets.
• Notify the Office of Security and Guard Staff of any incidents involving visitors, along with the 35 CES client and Contracting Office.
• Maintains accurate records of activities within the confines of all project locations and document any discrepancies noted throughout their work cycle.
• Ensures that escorts remain with guests at all times and remain off personal devices while escorting.
• Works with the Misawa government leads to ensure escorts follow established government protocols for each building entered.
• Escort Program management - Verifies names and appointment dates. Verifies project work schedule with the Government Program Lead, 35 CES, and 35 CONS clients.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.