Cleared American Guard - Secure Construction Project, Okinawa

About the role

Amentum is recruiting a Cleared American Guard (CAG) to support a secure construction project in Okinawa, Japan. The CAG protects the integrity of the construction site by controlling access, screening personnel and vehicles, patrolling and escorting, and preventing unauthorized people, prohibited materials and electronic devices from entering controlled areas. The role works under the direction of the Site Security Program Manager (SSPM) and follows the approved Construction Security Plan, SOPs, post orders and U.S. Government security requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Perform access control at pedestrian and vehicle entrances and screen personnel, vehicles, equipment, tools, packages and materials entering or leaving controlled areas.
• Verify personnel authorization against approved access rosters and deny prohibited items such as weapons, explosives and unauthorized electronic devices.
• Maintain accountability of personnel entering and exiting the site through approved systems such as IRIS, and enroll authorized personnel and issue site badges.
• Control access to the Secure Storage Area (SSA) and Secure Work Area (SWA) and conduct random inspections and roving patrols, including escorts.
• Use electronic security systems and tablet apps to process visitor, material delivery and portable electronic device requests and maintain daily security logs, access records and incident reports.
• Report suspicious activity, security incidents and unsafe conditions immediately to the SSPM, CST or other designated security representative.
• Work outdoors in all weather, stand and walk for long periods, and work varying shifts, weekends and holidays.

Required profile

• U.S. citizen with an active SECRET clearance maintained throughout the contract.
• High school diploma or equivalent; minimum of one year of experience in construction security surveillance, TSCM, industrial or government security, or comparable physical security.
• Completed an approved U.S. Government CAG certification course or equivalent training.
• Ability to read security procedures, prepare security documentation and incident reports, and work with minimal supervision.
• Preferred: Bachelor's degree, active TOP SECRET clearance with SCI eligibility, previous CAG experience on secure construction projects, and familiarity with ICD 705 and SCIF/SAPF requirements.

Required skills

• Operating access-control systems such as IRIS Manager, electronic access rosters and tablet-based security documentation systems.
• Basic to intermediate computer skills.
• Working knowledge of construction safety requirements.