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AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS
The Special Program Security Department of the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) is seeking an undergraduate student to assist with projects involving the tracking and accountability of controlled material primarily supporting the Department of Defense with national security research initiatives.
Typical duties include:
Maintain multiple document control databases and verification of reproduction, distribution, destruction and receipt records
Assist with preparation of security forms for personnel submitted to research sponsors including initial submission, debriefs and periodic reinvestigations
Provide visitor control, verify current visit requests, and check visitor identification
Assist with periodic inventories and inspections
Review controlled items for proper inventory numbers and other required markings
Identify, improve, and implement processes to better safeguard and account for controlled material to ensure compliance with government regulations.
The successful candidate will work up to 20 hours/week during the fall and spring semesters and 40 hours/week over the summer. This is a paid internship opportunity located on-site in State College, PA. Relocation and housing are not provided.
Candidate selected will be subject to a government security investigation. You must be a U.S. citizen to apply. Employment with the Applied Research Laboratory will require successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen. A TS//SCI clearance is required for this position.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION on ARL, visit our web site at www.arl.psu.edu
BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.All positions at ARL require candidates to possess the ability to obtain a government security clearance; you will be notified during the interview process if this position is subject to a government background investigation. You must be a U.S. citizen to apply. Employment with the ARL will require successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen.
CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here
EEO IS THE LAW
Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.
