SkillBridge Industrial Security Intern (Transitioning Military) - TS/SCI Clearance Required

Are you a transitioning servicemember eligible for a SkillBridge program? Are you looking to continue your career in the Industrial Security field or break into the field? Then come aboard as AMERICAN SYSTEMS' next SkillBridge Security Intern! This 180-day SkillBridge Internship will give you invaluable training and experience in the Industrial Security career field as you transition to the civilian workforce!

As a SkillBridge Security Intern, you will:

• Be part of a 100% employee-owned Company and Culture of Accountability, where we all make an impact on the success of the Company
• Join a "Military Friendly Employer of Choice" with nearly 50% of our new hires each year being veterans
• Receiving training and mentorship from Subject Matter Experts with decades of experience
• Be prepared for security-related positions to include Assistant Facility Security Officer (AFSO), Assistant Contractor Program Security Officer (ACPSO), and like positions.

A week in the life of the SkillBridge Security Intern includes:

• Administer and coordinate Department of Defense (DoD) and other industrial security programs to ensure compliance with government and company security policies and procedures.
• Review Security Pre-screens as well as e-APP and SF-86 Security packages for submission.
• Provide guidance and support to customers concerning all security administrative functions such as: Personnel Security, Information Security, Systems Security, Communications Security, Physical Security and ensure/establish compliance and standards.
• Provide administrative security support associated with the receipt, distribution, inventory, reproduction, and disposition of classified material.
• Administer and maintain physical security procedures for visitor control, employee identification, as well as safeguard company facilities, equipment, materials, and employee property.
• Develop and conduct security briefings and security education programs.
• Provide oversight for programs for the protection of classified information, as well as company propriety information.
• Prepare, send, and receive visitor certifications.
• Manage clearance eligibility for program employees.
• Ensure facility physical security measures.
• Conduct Security inspections.
• Assist the Facility Security Officer with DCSA Assessments.

Requirements:

• REQUIRED: Candidates must be eligible to participate in a SkillBridge program. If you are unsure if you are eligible, please visit the SkillBridge website or speak with your Unit Commander or Transition Coordinator.
• Must have 180 days of military service or fewer remaining prior to your date of discharge and have at least 180 continuous days of active military service (as defined by the DOD SkillBridge eligibility requirements)
• Must have approval from your unit commander to participate in a SkillBridge program (as defined by the DOD SkillBridge eligibility requirements)
• Must be available for the full internship length (180 days)
• Top Secret/SCI Clearance required

Many of the training, experience, and skills you've developed in the military will be an excellent transfer to Industrial Security, and we welcome all who are interested in making an impact through our internship. Below are just some of the skills and abilities we are looking for in an Intern.

• Auditing and reporting
• Customer service and customer focus
• Investigating, organizing, and evidence collecting
• Observing and evaluating
• Incident management and crisis management
• Presenting, public speaking, and training
• Inquiring, interpreting, and information processing
• Adaptability and flexibility
• Attention to detail
• Critical thinking and problem solving
• Reasoning and decision making
• Teamwork
• Responsibility and accountability

Founded in 1975, AMERICAN SYSTEMS is one of the largest employee-owned companies in the United States. We are a government services contractor focused on delivering Strategic Solutions to complex national priority programs with 100+ locations worldwide. Through our focus on quality, strong cultural beliefs and innovation we deliver excellence every day.

Company Awards:

• Forbes National Best Midsize Companies
• Energage National Best Workplaces, National
• Washington Post Best Workplaces

Veteran Hiring Awards:

• U.S. Department of Labor Hire Vets Medallion
• BEST FOR VETS by Military Times
• TOP 10 MILITARY FRIENDLY COMPANY by MilitaryFriendly.com