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Security Assistant

Peraton
United States, Virginia, Springfield
Feb 03, 2026

Security Assistant
Job Locations

US-VA-Springfield




Requisition ID
2026-163115

Position Category
Administrative & Facilities Services

Clearance
Top Secret/SCI



Responsibilities

Peraton is seeking a Security Assistant to support our customer onsite in Springfield, Va:

    Guards, patrols, and polices industrial premises to protect property and staff against fire, theft, vandalism, illegal entry, and other hazards.
  • Periodically tours premises; examines doors, windows, and gates to determine that they are secure; observes departing staff to guard against thefts of company property; inspects equipment and stores to ascertain if tampering has occurred; reports irregularities; sounds alarm; and permits authorized persons to enter property.
  • Examines credentials of persons desiring entrance to restricted areas.
  • Performs a wide variety of clerical and administrative duties in support of security procedures and requirements.
  • Processes mail for distribution; receives and returns telephone calls; prepares correspondence; creates reports; types and prepares documents; performs data entry; receives and processes new cases (Notifications of Incoming Personnel; Congressional and SCI nominations), both electronically and in paper form.
  • Also performs database queries using PERSEC, Joint Clearance and Access Verification System (JCAVS) and the Defense Clearance and Investigations Index (DCII); print reports/results, retrieves case files, makes appropriate database entries, prints case worksheets, and provides case file to the appropriate government specialist or contractor.
  • May work in a secured environment. Destroys confidential documents.
  • Processes security documents and visit requests.
  • Sends, receives, and processes confidential and classified materials.
  • Sets up and maintains files.
  • Coordinates classified reproductions.
  • Maintains security precautions and performs a variety of complex clerical tasks.


Qualifications

  • HS with 2 years of experience required
  • Requires an active TS/SCI level clearance


Peraton Overview

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can't be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.



Target Salary Range

$39,000 - $62,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual's experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.


EEO

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.
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