Physical Security Specialist

Responsibilities

• Execute core physical security functions at both FinCEN facilities, including USAccess (HSPD‑12) Registrar/Activator duties such as enrolling, printing, activating, issuing PIV cards, performing PIN resets, and updating certificates.
• Manage GSA vault and container inventory, perform X‑10 combination changes, and complete SF‑700 forms.
• Issue and retrieve keys, PIV cards, and access FOBs; maintain accountable property inventories.
• Conduct in‑processing and out‑processing for FinCEN personnel, contractors, detailees, and platformers.
• Audit access‑control and camera system records in coordination with Guard Staff.
• Serve as a Physical Security subject‑matter expert, providing technical expertise and interpreting security policy guidance.
• Assist with tracking inventory of accountable items (keys, PIV cards, access FOBs, credentials, badges, radios, and other government‑furnished equipment).
• Support the National Operations Security (OPSEC) Program Office per National Security Presidential Memorandum 28 (NSPM‑28).
• Support special projects as required.
• Develop, update, and implement SOPs, training aids, guidance, policies, and directives based on current EOs, ICDs, SEADs, Treasury, and internal FinCEN policy; generate administrative correspondence (reports, memoranda, letters, spreadsheets, forms); maintain files; and escort security vendors when necessary.
• Update internal databases and systems (SIMS, shared drives/folders, SharePoint, Clearance Tracker, Lenel, TRAKA, USAccess/HSPD‑12); provide training and briefings; support safety and emergency preparedness (evacuations, fire drills, shelter‑in‑place, COOP); and deliver a bi‑weekly office metrics report to the COR.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Hands‑on experience in Physical Security and Information Security disciplines, including technical, physical, derivative classification, operational or signal security; counterintelligence; antiterrorism; counterterrorism; counter‑surveillance; infrastructure protection; force protection; technology protection; industrial security programs; Emergency Management; Continuity of Operations (COOP); safety and investigations programs.
• Experience working with access‑control, surveillance, and intrusion‑detection systems.
• Working knowledge of implementing government security programs and policies.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• 3–5 years of specialized experience in the above areas with increasing responsibility and complexity.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing in English; basic computer skills; proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Final Top Secret personnel security clearance with eligibility for access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI); interim clearances are not accepted.

Preferred Certifications & Education

• U.S. Army Physical Security & Crime Prevention Course, Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) Physical Security Course, or comparable training.
• GSA Vaults & Containers Course or comparable training.
• Kaba Mas X‑10 Digital Lock Certification Course.
• Experience with the HSPD‑12 (USAccess) program.
• Experience working with security guard services and access‑control procedures.
• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree.

Pay

$123,000 to $136,500 annually