Physical Security Specialist II

Responsibilities

• Develop a mastery of policy related to legislative requirements and Department / Interagency physical security standards.
• Draft, edit, and review documents for Department leadership, including waiver and exception requests.
• Survey and assess physical security conditions at Department facilities and residential properties overseas and domestically.
• Manage and mitigate risk associated with physical security vulnerabilities through facility security measures.
• Provide in-person and written briefings for Department leaders, oversight bodies, and other high-level U.S. Government decision-makers.
• Track and ensure compliance with residential security standards and budgets for RSOs overseas.
• Serve as primary points of contact for RSOs on the Department’s Soft Target program, providing expert advice on countermeasures.
• Coordinate design reviews of Office of Special Programs Board (OSPB) and General Services Administration (GSA) related projects to ensure compliance with standards.
• Support RSOs in preparing funding requests for soft target programs.
• Travel to overseas locations for facility surveys and briefings, often requiring long periods of standing, walking, and bending.
• Pass Department of State’s on-line High Threat Security Overseas Seminar training course and complete required on-line courses.

Requirements

• Active Secret clearance, with the ability to obtain a TS or TS/SCI.
• Expert-level knowledge of legislative and Department / Interagency standards and policy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Moderate levels of travel, often to locations further than 12 or more hours by air, with long periods of standing, walking, and bending.
• Ability to work in high threat environments.
• Successful completion of Department required on-line courses.

Qualifications

Physical Security Specialists must have a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as security studies, criminal justice, or a related discipline. Relevant work experience in physical security, security operations, or security systems is preferred. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are essential, along with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels within the Department.

Skills

• Strong comprehension and analytical skills in applying standards to physical security processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in using software and tools related to physical security assessments and surveys.
• Ability to manage and mitigate risk associated with physical security vulnerabilities.
• Knowledge of Department and interagency policies and procedures.
• Experience with facility security and residential security standards.
• Ability to coordinate and manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously.

Benefits

Full-time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, and other possible benefits as provided. Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.