Access Control Coordinator

Location: Onsite in New Carrollton, Maryland

Salary: $87,000 - $92,000 annually

About BCI: Blackstone Consulting, Inc. (BCI) is a minority-owned, 9,000 employee, global service provider overseeing account services in food, environmental, facility maintenance, professional staffing, and security. Within our healthcare security division, we help healthcare organizations achieve superior programs and results. This includes our investment in you and your ability to deliver best practices to our client while receiving exceptional training to advance your healthcare career with BCI. Together, we are building a best-in-class healthcare security operation and are looking for top talent to join us in this effort. We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status

About the Position: The Access Control Coordinator (ACC) supports local security operations by managing essential administrative and system support tasks that were historically performed by the Security Operations Center (SOC) but will not be managed by the Enterprise Security Operations Center (ESOC). The role ensures continuity of key functions— such as badge processing, video audits, and security system checks—while enabling the SOC to focus on enterprise monitoring and threat-management responsibilities.

Job Roles & Responsibilities

Badge & Access Administration

• Issue, update, deactivate, and audit badges
• Maintain access records and assist with permissions management
• Support contractor/visitor badge workflows

Video System Support

• Perform routine video system and camera health checks
• Support audit activities and footage retrieval for authorized requests
• Document and report system issues

Security System Monitoring Support

• Conduct checks on access control panels, security devices, and system dashboards
• Coordinate with IT, facilities, or vendors for issue resolution
• Maintain system health documentation

Administrative Security Support

• Manage compliance documentation, logs, and audit files
• Assist with site assessments and follow-up tasks
• Provide administrative support to daily security operations

ESOC Transition & Workflow Alignment

• Serve as the local liaison for tasks no longer managed by the ESOC
• Support communication between local operations, leadership, and the ESOC
• Assist with new workflows, system updates, and policy alignment

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent, plus related experience in security operations, facilities support, or administrative/technical support functions.
• Field of Study: Information Security, Facilities Management, Business Administration, or a related field
• Experience: 1–2 years of experience in security operations, access control workflows, corporate facilities support, or an equivalent administrative or technical support function. This may include experience with badge issuance, visitor management, basic system checks, or facilities/security coordination
• Licenses/Training: Industry-recognized security or administrative training (e.g., IAHSS, ASIS coursework, or equivalent). Familiarity with access control, video surveillance, or security operations concepts through on-the-job experience or formal training
• Specialized Skills/Knowledge:
• Working knowledge of access control systems, badge workflows, and visitor management processes
• Familiarity with video surveillance systems, including basic camera health monitoring and footage retrieval
• Understanding of security system monitoring concepts and coordination with IT, Facilities, and vendor partners
• Strong organizational, documentation, and process-management skills, with the ability to maintain accurate logs, records, and compliance files
• Ability to interpret and follow security policies, procedures, and data-handling requirements (e.g., privacy, retention, audit standards)
• Effective cross-functional communication, including escalation, issue tracking, and follow-through with multiple stakeholders
• Detail-oriented approach with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
• Comfortable working within ticketing, workflow, or case-management systems (e.g., ServiceNow)

Preferred Qualifications

• Education: Associate Degree or coursework in Information Security, Facilities Management, Business Administration, or a related field. Bachelor’s Degree welcome but not required
• Experience: 3–4 years of experience in access control administration, security system support, video system oversight, or hands-on work within a SOC/ESOC environment. Experience coordinating with IT, Facilities, or vendor partners is highly desirable.
• Licenses/Training: IAHSS or ASIS certifications (e.g., CPP, PSP, or equivalent). Access Control Professional (CACP) or other access-control-focused certifications. Vendor-specific training in access control or video management systems