Physical Security Specialist III

The Physical Security Specialist will provide direct security support to Zone 5 Facilities requiring enhanced security processes and procedures. The position requires a self-motivated candidate that can work in an independent or team environment. The candidate will be required to assist the Facilities Security Officer with enforcement of security policies and regulations pertaining to both classified and unclassified compliance obligations. 

WHAT YOU'LL DO 

• Provide dedicated program security support. Security support will include personnel and physical security for program personnel, spaces, and activities. 
• Respond to alarms and after hours facility issues. 
• Act as Insider Threat Prevention Officer and maintain the insider threat program. 
• Ensure compliance with 32 CFR Part 117, and applicable customer-specific security requirements 
• Engage and advise the Facilities Security Officer on security related initiatives by identifying issues that potentially impact business operations 
• Assists Facilities Security Officer with creating and executing a robust and comprehensive security education program by ensuring program personnel 
• Report and investigate security incidents specific to their assigned program and recommend mitigations to the Facilities Security Officer. 
• Develops, implements and administers an Operational Security program, security education, procedures and physical controls to ensure compliance with government and company regulations 
• Assist the Facilities Security Officer in managing semi-annual alarm/guard response testing, physical security checks and onsite tasks as needed. Maintain cleared/uncleared visitor logs and perform entry and exit inspections 
• Provide employees with personnel security guidance as mandated by SEAD 3 reporting requirements and assist with managing new employee clearance requests and updates 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS 

• High school diploma and five years + of industrial security-related experience in a cleared facility 
• Exceptional time management and prioritization skills, with the ability to achieve goals and targets while handling multiple tasks 
• Experience with conducting security briefings, debriefings and have the ability to clearly explain security processes and procedures 
• Experience implementing multiple security disciplines to include Personnel, Physical, Communications and Operations Security programs and requirements 
• Ability to communicate and interact professionally and courteously both orally and in writing with all levels of employees, management and customers 
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.  
• Need to possess a US Secret clearance or be able to obtain one within 6 months of employment.