Physical Security Specialist (Mid-Level)

CGI•Fairfax, VA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

CGI is seeking an experienced, security-minded professional to support a safe, secure, and welcoming workplace at its Fairfax, Virginia office. This on-site role combines front desk operations with physical security responsibilities and requires strong interpersonal skills, sound judgment, attention to detail, and a commitment to security compliance. The specialist serves as a primary contact for CGI Partners, clients, contractors, vendors, and visitors while supporting access control, visitor management, security monitoring, emergency coordination, and administrative operations. The role involves facility and perimeter inspections; monitoring CCTV, intrusion detection, and other physical security systems; managing access and visitor processes; documenting and escalating incidents; and coordinating security matters with management, the Facility Security Officer, Industrial Security personnel, and other stakeholders. The specialist also supports emergency notifications and response procedures, communicates alerts, and helps maintain professional reception and visitor services. The position is performed on site during an assigned shift, typically 5:30 AM–1:30 PM or 12:30 PM–8:30 PM, and may require travel to additional CGI Federal facilities. CGI Federal offers eligible professionals benefits from their first day of employment, including competitive compensation, insurance options, matching contributions through the 401(k) plan and share purchase plan, paid time off, paid parental leave, learning opportunities, tuition assistance, and wellness programs. The stated U.S. compensation range is $48,100 to $108,000.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Two to four years of experience in physical security.
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 with 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 an 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

Experience with 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, Guard Patrol 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 to check 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 CGI Partners, visitors, contractors, and vendors in accordance with credentialing requirements and access-control procedures.
Verify access authorizations and restrict security zones to authorized personnel.
Maintain situational awareness and proactively 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.
Coordinate implementation and continuous improvement of 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.