Physical Security Specialist
About The Position
Our client is seeking a qualified and experienced physical security support professional to provide operational support, program management expertise, and subject matter expertise within a restricted Army compound in Northern Virginia. The role administers the facility’s Key and Lock Control Program in compliance with Department of the Army standards and provides technical physical security expertise related to perimeter security, electronic access control, and facility vulnerability mitigation. The specialist serves as the primary technical custodian for the compound Key Control Program, maintains and audits key-control records and repositories, conducts inventories, and coordinates lock and key changes. The position also advises on physical security infrastructure, supports access-control and intrusion-detection systems, conducts security assessments, maintains procedures and emergency plans, and supports command inspections and remediation tracking.
Requirements
- At least 10 years of experience, including 3 years of specialized experience in military, DoD, or federal physical security operations.
- Hands-on experience managing or auditing an Army or DoD Key and Lock Control Program.
- Working knowledge of AR 190-13, AR 190-51, AR 190-11, and DoD Unified Facilities Criteria.
- Strong technical writing and briefing skills, with the ability to liaise among leadership, engineers, scientists, and contracted technicians.
- U.S. citizenship required.
- Must be able to obtain a Secret clearance.
Nice To Haves
- Active Secret clearance preferred.
Responsibilities
- Administer the compound Key Control Program in accordance with AR 190-51, AR 190-11, and local standard operating procedures.
- Maintain, audit, and secure key-control registers, master keys, high-security padlocks, and key repositories.
- Conduct required daily, monthly, and semi-annual inventories and maintain chain-of-custody documentation.
- Coordinate lock replacements, core changes, combination changes, and re-keying following staff turnover or compromised access.
- Provide on-site physical security advice and technical recommendations for structural and perimeter hardening.
- Evaluate and specify requirements for physical barriers, perimeter fencing, vehicular and pedestrian gates, turnstiles, and security lighting.
- Support development of workforce training in areas of expertise.
- Assist with preparing requirements and drafting and reviewing engineering designs for barrier installations and facility renovations to ensure compliance with UFC 4-020-01 and AR 190-13.
- Advise on and support administration of automated badge-reader infrastructure, intrusion-detection systems, and visitor verification for restricted-area entry.
- Coordinate integration of badge-access readers, automated gates, and other systems with facilities personnel and appropriate activities.
- Conduct physical security surveys, inspections, and risk and vulnerability assessments across the compound, and recommend corrective action plans.
- Prepare, update, and maintain SOPs and Emergency Action Plans in areas of expertise as needed.
- Support command physical security inspections and track remediation tasks.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Disability insurance, life insurance, and AD&D coverage.
- 401(k) plan with company match and immediate vesting.
- Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Education assistance.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Flexible work schedules.
- 9/8/80 alternate workweek option.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
