Lead Cleared American Guard - Okinawa

About the role

Amentum is looking for an experienced Lead Cleared American Guard (LCAG) to support a secure construction project in Okinawa, Japan. The LCAG is the frontline supervisor and operational leader for assigned Cleared American Guard (CAG) personnel, working under the Site Security Program Manager (SSPM) and site security leadership. The role covers construction security operations, access control, screening, patrols and escorts, and the welfare of assigned personnel.

Key responsibilities

• Lead, supervise and coordinate CAG personnel, plan staffing, rotations, breaks, patrols, escorts and access-control activities, and hold shift briefings
• Train and mentor new and less-experienced guards in access control, screening, patrol, escort, reporting and site procedures
• Monitor performance, attendance and morale, and promote a disciplined, cohesive team
• Lead access-control operations, screening and inspections of people, vehicles, equipment and materials, and prevent unauthorized entry and prohibited items
• Control access to the Secure Storage Area (SSA) and Secure Work Area (SWA), and conduct random inspections, security checks and roving patrols
• Coordinate personnel, vehicle, material and equipment escorts, and report suspicious behaviour and security anomalies
• Maintain accountability of keys, badges, radios and screening equipment, and document logs, incident reports, access records and shift handovers
• Keep personnel aware of construction safety requirements and hazards, and escalate significant security, staffing or safety concerns to the SSPM

Required profile

• U.S. citizen with an active SECRET personnel security clearance maintained throughout the contract
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Completed an approved U.S. Government CAG certification course or equivalent training
• At least one year of experience in construction security surveillance, TSCM, industrial or government security, or related fields
• Experience in access control, screening, patrol, escort or comparable security functions, and supervising security personnel
• Ability to work outdoors, varying shifts and extended hours, and to stand and walk for long periods

Preferred qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and active TOP SECRET clearance with SCI eligibility
• Department of State Diplomatic Security Service or other recognized CAG certification
• Previous Lead CAG, shift supervisor or overseas secure construction experience