Physical Security Specialist

Cherokee Federal•Phoenix, AZ

About The Position

The Physical Security Specialist will help safeguard facilities and provide program-level physical security support in accordance with applicable regulations, policies, and access-control procedures. The role supports strategic, regional, and local deployment of physical security countermeasures and system configurations, and advises on the design and implementation of site security systems. These may include video surveillance and analytics, access control and traffic management, detection and alarm systems, aerial surveillance, barriers, and other protection systems. The specialist provides recommendations to help meet Government and industry security standards, prepares and manages technical and project documentation, develops cost estimates, and manages mobile security systems, inventories, and spares. The role also evaluates commercial products, advises on integration and performance standards, tests systems, and coordinates with WAPA IT on networked security systems and related cybersecurity and infrastructure matters. It collaborates with Civil Engineering on site characteristics and support systems, advises on troubleshooting and repair, and reports on maintenance, outages, availability, and reliability. The position includes maintaining relationships with security industry representatives and external agencies, researching threats and countermeasures, advising on standards implementation, and training managers and end users. The specialist maintains electronic inventories and prepares technical and programmatic reports and presentations. Travel throughout the Western U.S. is required for customer meetings, system evaluation and troubleshooting, configuration, and site security surveys.

Requirements

High school diploma required.
At least 3 years of experience providing physical security support.
Strong customer service skills and expertise in personnel security administration support, including applicable manuals, regulations, policies, and instructions.
Knowledge and experience with regulations governing Federal personnel and physical security programs, including 5 CFR 731, 5 CFR 732, E.O. 12968, E.O. 13467, E.O. 13764, 32 CFR 2001, and 32 CFR 2003.
Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree desired.
Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC) desired.
SSO Operations integrated security services skill set desired.

Responsibilities

Serve as a physical security subject matter expert and provide program-level customer support.
Assist with strategic, regional, and local deployment of physical security countermeasures and system configurations.
Design, specify, and advise on implementation of site security countermeasures and protection systems, including video surveillance and analytics, access control and traffic management, detection and alarm, aerial surveillance and instruction, and barrier and denial systems.
Recommend physical security measures to meet and maintain compliance with Government and industry security standards and regulations.
Prepare, review, and manage technical documents, drawings, acquisition documents, and project management documents.
Prepare detailed cost estimates for procurement, installation, and maintenance of security measures and systems.
Manage, maintain, inventory, and deploy mobile security systems.
Evaluate and recommend commercial off-the-shelf applications and products; advise on integration and performance standards; and conduct research, post-installation testing, and systems analysis.
Coordinate with WAPA IT on system configurations, cybersecurity, IT infrastructure, and other matters involving networked physical security systems.
Develop general civil engineering requirements relevant to site physical security and collaborate with WAPA Civil Engineering on site characteristics, structures, and support systems.
Manage the physical security spares program and parts, equipment, accessories, and tools at WAPA HQ and EPTC; coordinate disposal and excessing of unneeded equipment; and ensure items are organized, stored, inventoried, and ready for deployment.
Advise on troubleshooting and repair of physical security measures and conduct minor repairs when practical.
Report on enterprise maintenance activities, outages, system availability, and reliability.
Test and evaluate security systems and advise the Government on quality and operational issues.
Maintain liaison with the security industry and external agencies; research evolving threats and countermeasures; and advise on implementing Federal and industry standards into WAPA business and systems.
Train managers and end users on security system operation and provide occasional on-site basic troubleshooting and operational support.
Maintain electronic inventories of security hardware, software, product documentation, and project drawings.
Prepare and deliver technical and programmatic reports and presentations.
Complete tasks professionally and within requested timeframes.
Travel throughout the Western U.S. for customer project meetings, system evaluation, configuration and troubleshooting, and site security surveys.