Edgewater Technical Associates is seeking qualified candidates for an Access Control Escort opportunity in Los Alamos, NM, to support Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL).

Location: Onsite, Los Alamos, NM

Schedule: Varied locations based on facility and project needs.

The Access Control Escort supports secure facility operations by escorting and monitoring authorized personnel, visitors, contractors, and vendors while ensuring compliance with established access, safety, and security procedures. This is an entry-level opportunity, and no prior security or escort experience is required.

The position provides hands-on experience in access control, physical security, secure-site procedures, personnel monitoring, incident reporting, and Laboratory security requirements. Strong performance can provide a foundation for future opportunities with increased security responsibilities supporting DOE and Los Alamos National Laboratory operations.

This position is part of the Q Clearance Pipeline Program, which provides a streamlined pathway for candidates to pursue a DOE Q clearance and SCI status required for certain secure-site assignments.

The clearance process typically takes 6–9 months, allowing candidates to begin the process while maintaining their current employment. Once the required clearance is obtained, employees are required to perform Access Control Escort duties for a minimum of 90 days.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete required training in Laboratory escort procedures.
• Ensure site-specific requirements for escorting within assigned areas are followed.
• Maintain the appropriate level of security clearance required for the area being visited, when applicable.
• Establish that each individual being escorted is eligible to be escorted within the assigned area.
• Ensure escorted visitors and workers possess a valid badge.
• Ensure escorted visitors and workers properly display their valid badge at all times.
• Brief escorted visitors and workers on relevant prohibited and controlled article restrictions and ask whether they possess any prohibited or controlled articles at least once daily.
• Brief escorted visitors and workers on applicable facility security and safety requirements at least once daily.
• Maintain visual and aural control of escorted visitors and workers at all times to prevent unauthorized access to sensitive or classified matter.
• Follow established escort requirements and procedures during emergency situations.
• Comply with site-specific requirements when entering or exiting an area with an escorted visitor or worker.
• Verify and/or perform required entry and exit logging at assigned Protected Areas (PA).
• Participate in weekly job assignment meetings.
• Attend daily pre-job meetings with assigned shift personnel, including construction superintendents, Radiation Control Technicians (RCTs), safety personnel, and other applicable personnel.
• Perform other duties and tasks as requested by the supervisor.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.

Preferred Skills

• Previous experience in security, access control, customer service, military, law enforcement, construction, or a safety-focused environment.
• Experience working in a regulated, industrial, government, or controlled-access facility.

Physical & Work Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to remain attentive and maintain required observation of escorted personnel throughout an assigned shift.
• May be required to work varying shifts based on facility, project, and operational needs.

Other Job Requirements:

• United States Citizenship
• No clearance requirements

If you are interested in being considered for this position and your resume clearly outlines your relevant experience for this position, please follow the application steps via our website: www.edgewatertech.net/careers

Edgewater will not submit your resume without first having detailed discussions with you and obtaining your permission to do so. We look forward to hearing from you!

WORKING WITH EDGEWATER TECHNICAL ASSOCIATES

Founded in 2003, Edgewater Technical Associates, LLC (Edgewater) is a New Mexico-based small business headquartered in Los Alamos, NM, with five (5) regional offices across the United States to locally support our growing presence at project sites. Edgewater has a proven track record and is a trusted provider of fixed-price construction projects, engineering, and technical services for the Department of Energy (DOE), National Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Canadian Commercial Nuclear Industry, and private sector commercial contractors involved in nuclear, high-hazard, or complex operations. Edgewater’s experience and guidance ensure that our customers perform hazardous operations, comply with regulatory requirements, and maintain the highest quality and safety standards.

Edgewater is committed to recruiting and maintaining a staff of highly skilled professionals to support our customers. In keeping with this objective, we offer highly competitive salaries and employee benefit packages structured to best suit your needs. We offer multiple individual and family benefit options including paid time off, medical, dental, life, vision, and disability insurance, and a pre- and post-tax 401 (k) retirement account with Company matching contributions and 100% vesting for eligible participants beginning DAY 1.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Edgewater is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veterans, or individuals with disabilities in accordance with EO 14173.

View all Edgewater opportunities at www.edgewatertech.net/careers