Physical Security Specialist

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5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Physical Security Specialist provides operational support, program management expertise, and physical security subject-matter expertise at a restricted Army compound in Northern Virginia. The position administers the facility’s Key and Lock Control Program in accordance with Department of the Army standards and provides technical guidance on perimeter security, electronic access control, and facility vulnerability mitigation. The role serves as the primary technical custodian for the compound’s Key Control Program, maintaining and securing records, keys, locks, and key repositories; conducting periodic inventories; and coordinating lock, core, combination, and re-keying changes. The specialist also advises on physical security infrastructure and supports the development and review of engineering requirements and designs for barriers and facility renovations. The position supports administration and integration of badge-reader infrastructure, intrusion detection systems, and visitor verification processes. It also conducts security surveys, inspections, and risk and vulnerability assessments; recommends corrective actions; maintains relevant SOPs and Emergency Action Plans; and supports command inspections and remediation tracking. The role requires at least 10 years of experience, including 3 years of specialized experience in military, DoD, or federal physical security operations, hands-on Army/DoD key-control program experience, and working knowledge of applicable Army regulations and DoD Unified Facilities Criteria. U.S. citizenship is required. An active Secret clearance is preferred, and the candidate must be able to obtain one.

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/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.
Ability to liaise with 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

Serve as the primary technical custodian for the compound Key Control Program in accordance with AR 190-51, AR 190-11, and local SOPs.
Maintain, audit, and secure key-control registers, master keys, high-security padlocks, and key repositories.
Conduct daily, monthly, and semi-annual inventories and maintain chain-of-custody documentation.
Coordinate lock replacements, core and 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 initiatives.
Evaluate and specify requirements for physical barriers, perimeter fencing, 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 processes for restricted-area entry.
Coordinate with facilities personnel and other activities to integrate badge readers, automated gates, and other systems.
Conduct physical security surveys, inspections, and risk and vulnerability assessments across the compound.
Recommend corrective action plans for observed deficiencies.
Prepare, update, and maintain relevant SOPs and Emergency Action Plans.
Support command physical security inspections and track remediation tasks.