Physical Security Specialist (Entry-Level)

CGI•Fairfax, VA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

CGI is seeking an entry-level, security-minded professional to support physical security and front desk operations at its Fairfax, Virginia office. The role serves as a primary point of contact for CGI Partners, clients, visitors, vendors, and contractors, helping maintain a safe, secure, and welcoming workplace. Duties combine access control, visitor management, security monitoring, emergency coordination, and administrative support while maintaining security compliance and professional customer service. The position is performed on site during designated operational hours. The assigned shift is typically either 5:30 AM to 1:30 PM or 12:30 PM to 8:30 PM. Travel to and support of additional CGI Federal facilities may be required as business needs require.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Strong interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills.
Ability to create a professional, welcoming, and security-conscious environment.
Ability to enforce security procedures while maintaining exceptional customer service standards.
Ability to manage competing priorities, visitor interactions, security responsibilities, and administrative tasks while maintaining professionalism and attention to detail.
Strong situational awareness and sound judgment in identifying and responding to potential security concerns.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and Teams.
Ability to learn new technologies, systems, and processes quickly.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and protect sensitive information.
Ability to work the assigned shift schedule, typically 5:30 AM to 1:30 PM or 12:30 PM to 8:30 PM.
Ability to travel and support additional CGI Federal facilities as business needs require.

Nice To Haves

Zero to two years of experience in physical security, reception operations, customer service, facilities support, hospitality, military service, law enforcement, or a related field.
Experience working in a corporate office, government, or secure facility environment.
Familiarity with access control systems, CCTV monitoring, visitor management systems, or security operations.
Experience interacting professionally with visitors, vendors, contractors, and customers.
Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance.
Experience supporting security, facilities, or administrative operations in a regulated environment.
Knowledge of physical security principles, security awareness practices, and incident reporting procedures.

Responsibilities

Conduct routine facility and perimeter inspections, including entrances, exits, physical barriers, and restricted access areas.
Monitor CCTV, intrusion detection, and other physical security systems; identify, document, and escalate unusual or suspicious activity.
Manage access processes for Partners, visitors, contractors, and vendors in accordance with credentialing requirements and access control procedures.
Verify access authorizations and restrict entry to designated security zones to authorized personnel.
Maintain situational awareness and identify potential security risks or vulnerabilities.
Escort Partners, visitors, contractors, or vendors when required.
Document, track, and escalate physical security incidents, safety concerns, and facility-related issues.
Assist with implementing and improving facility security processes and compliance initiatives.
Support Insider Threat and Counterintelligence awareness and reporting efforts.
Coordinate security matters with management, the Facility Security Officer, Industrial Security personnel, and other stakeholders.
Coordinate between Facilities, Industrial Security, building management, and office personnel during emergency notifications, incidents, and facility disruptions.
Assist with facility emergency response procedures and security-related communications.
Support accountability, reporting, and escalation during emergencies or security events.
Communicate relevant alerts and security information to appropriate personnel.
Welcome CGI Partners, clients, visitors, and vendors professionally and in a security-conscious manner.
Process visitors according to established visitor management procedures.
Respond to inquiries and service requests.