Physical Security Officer

Thales Defense & Security, Inc. (TDSI), headquartered in Clarksburg, MD, is a U.S. company serving domestic and international defense Air, Land, and Sea domains for 60+ years. With over 1,000 employees, TDSI and its four subsidiaries support U.S. Joint Services, special operations forces, and multi-national partners with communication, visualization, signal intelligence/electronic warfare, and sensor/sonar capabilities.

About the role

This position reports to the Corporate FSO and supports the implementation and enforcement of TDSI’s physical security compliance program.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation and enforcement of TDSI’s physical security compliance program, policies, and procedures, in coordination with the Corporate FSO or Security Manager.
• Oversee day-to-day recordkeeping/logging, reporting, access/visitor management, and other administrative requirements under the NISPOM.
• Serve as liaison to physical security vendors and service providers in support of TDSI’s physical security needs.
• Coordinate physical security vulnerability assessments.
• Assist in conducting and coordinating NISPOM self-assessments, audits, and DCSA site assessments.
• Collaborate with TDSI’s Information Technology (IT) Department to ensure security-specific network connectivity.
• Drive enforcement of TDSI visitor control policies and oversee badging of employees and visitors.
• Support operation and maintenance of TDSI physical security systems: video cameras, badge readers, biometric scanners, and alarm systems for all TDSI facilities nationwide.
• Support site security requirements and system upgrades for all TDSI subsidiary facilities as needed.
• Collaborate with a team for on-call response and manage 24/7 service provider for physical security and after-hours checks, including responding to anomalies/alarms.
• Coordinate badging activities and access control systems for all TDSI sites, including Lenel and AMAG systems.
• Collaborate on site visits to TDSI facilities to assess and validate physical security processes and system integrity.
• Interact and coordinate with security guard company for after-hours alarm responses, as needed.
• Participate in routine conduct of random inspections / package inspection program.
• Serve as an alternate COMSEC Manager.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain US Secret Level Security Clearance upon hire.
• Excellent verbal and written communications. Fluent in English.
• 5+ years’ experience managing physical security systems and requirements.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Proven experience in physical security operations and protocols.
• Strong knowledge of access control systems (e.g., badge readers, door control systems, etc.).
• Self-motivated work ethic.
• Understanding of the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM Rule).
• Knowledge of government security-related policies, procedures, and practices to ensure compliance.
• Completion of DCSA FSO Program Management curriculum is preferred.
• Ability to work on a team responsible for responding to after-hours call-in support of DoD activities, including burglar alarms and facility emergencies.
• Ability to comply with all Company guidelines, policies, procedures, and embrace Company Core Values.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with yearly incentive compensation plan (target 5%).
• Medical insurance for self and eligible family members.
• Generous 401(k) program: up to 7% company contribution and 100% immediate vesting.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Paid wellness, vacation, and holiday leave.
• Paid maternity, paternity, and parental leave.
• 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off).
• Hybrid working environment.

Pay

The annualized pay range for this role is $79,668.90 – $101,799.15 USD.

Schedule

9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off). Hybrid working environment.