Physical Security Specialist

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA • El Paso, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is with the Defense Health Agency at William Beaumont Army Medical Center in Fort Bliss, Texas. The Physical Security Specialist safeguards personnel, patients, property, and resources by applying physical security measures. The specialist coordinates with installation counterparts and technical and subject matter experts to assess physical security vulnerabilities; schedules surveys of mission essential vulnerable areas, facilities, and sites; and reviews facility blueprints, construction and renovation plans, and initial inspections of new or modified facilities. The position also implements procedures and manages the William Beaumont Army Medical Center key and lock control and accountability program.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship.
• One year of specialized experience conducting physical security inspections, surveys, or assessments of physical space or the security of personnel or equipment in a hospital or medical treatment facility, and using an automated database system to review physical security data and/or pull reports; or qualifying graduate education; or a qualifying combination of education and experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment.
• Obtain the Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC) within the first two years of employment.
• Ability to meet the required background investigation and credit check, pre-placement medical examination, and immunization screening.
• Consent to seasonal influenza vaccination or provide a recognized exemption; Hepatitis B immunization is required for positions with direct patient contact, and other immunizations may be required depending on the position.
• Consent to pre-employment screening and random drug urinalysis testing.
• Ability to perform moderate to heavy lifting of up to 50 pounds, as required.

Responsibilities

• Execute procedures to safeguard or protect personnel, patients, property, and resources through physical security measures.
• Coordinate with installation counterparts and technical and subject matter experts to assess physical security vulnerabilities.
• Coordinate and schedule surveys of mission essential vulnerable areas, facilities, and sites.
• Review facility blueprints and drawings, construction and renovation areas, and initial inspections of new or modified facilities for physical security requirements; advise, consult, or recommend changes.
• Implement procedures and manage the William Beaumont Army Medical Center key and lock control and accountability program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level