Physical Security Specialist (Senior)

Serco is seeking a senior-level Physical Security Specialist to support a Department of Defense customer and the F-35 Joint Program Office mission. This role focuses on strengthening physical security programs, facility operations, documentation, compliance, and customer support to safeguard personnel, facilities, equipment, materials, and information.

About the Role

As the Physical Security Specialist (Senior), you will provide advanced security expertise, leadership, and mission-focused support. Key responsibilities include overseeing physical security programs, facility accreditation, access control, emergency planning, and Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection initiatives. You will collaborate with government and contractor stakeholders to ensure compliance with Department of Defense and Intelligence Community security requirements while supporting mission-critical operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior-level support for physical security activities, documentation, facility security processes, and action tracking.
• Manage and oversee activities to prevent unauthorized access to personnel, equipment, materials, and information, safeguarding against espionage, sabotage, terrorism, damage, and criminal activity.
• Provide guidance and documentation supporting Department of Defense and Intelligence Community Directive compliance requirements.
• Maintain and update the Occupant Emergency Plan, Criticality Assessment, Program Evacuation Plan, and security portions of the Continuity of Operations Plan.
• Review physical security documentation, reports, trackers, and correspondence for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
• Support secure area accreditation activities from pre-construction through de-accreditation.
• Maintain and track F-35 JPO-sponsored facility accreditation letters.
• Complete and maintain Fixed Facility Checklists and assist with annual facility inspections.
• Coordinate with appropriate organizations for construction activities and facility modifications.
• Participate in pre-construction meetings and document results.
• Document and maintain construction progress and related security activities.
• Coordinate and maintain Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection plans.
• Manage, track, and provide required Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection training.
• Coordinate with government and contractor stakeholders to support physical security requirements, resolve issues, and manage suspense actions.
• Support meetings, inspections, assessments, data calls, briefings, and leadership updates related to physical security.
• Identify process gaps, risk areas, and opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Provide guidance to team members regarding documentation standards, customer expectations, and recurring security support actions.
• Provide alarm response support and situation-dictated response actions.
• Schedule alarm maintenance and coordinate semi-annual alarm testing.
• Manage facility access control processes, including key issuance, inventory management, badge control systems, security containers, and combination management.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• On-site role in Arlington, Virginia; must work Monday through Friday during normal business hours.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret (TS) Security Clearance with eligibility for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) access.
• Master’s Degree in a relevant discipline.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience supporting physical security, facility security, access control, inspections, assessments, or related Department of Defense security functions.
• Ability to obtain the Physical Security Certification (PSC) within one year of hire.
• Up to 10% travel may be required.
• Occasional support outside normal business hours may be required for inspections, alarm response, testing, emergencies, or mission requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience working in a secure facility or physical security countermeasure environment.
• Current and active Secret or Top Secret Clearance.
• Experience supporting Department of Defense security operations, compliance programs, and facility security requirements.
• Strong ability to coordinate with government and contractor stakeholders in classified environments.

Benefits

Serco offers a comprehensive Total Rewards package for full-time employees, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Robust vacation and sick leave benefits, with flexible work arrangements where permitted by role or contract.
• 401(k) plan with employer matching funds.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Optional coverages, including pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, and ID theft protection.
• Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits.
• Employee Assistance Plan.

Program availability may vary based on factors such as contract type, location, hire date, and applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Pay

The salary range for this position is provided as a general guideline and represents a good faith estimate across all experience levels. Actual base salary will be determined by factors including scope of the role, relevant experience, job-related knowledge, education and training, key skills, and geographic market considerations. For roles available in multiple states, the range may vary to reflect differences in local labor markets. Eligible positions may also include annual bonuses or long-term incentive opportunities.