Physical Security Specialist Job at Watermark Risk Management International, Washington DC

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  • Watermark Risk Management International
  • Washington DC

Job Description

Come make your mark with Watermark!

🎖️FOUNDED BY USAF VETERANS in 2007, we are proud to be a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business.
🌎SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTS specializing in security and risk management. We’re intimately familiar with DOD security programs and mission requirements.
OUR CORE VALUES drive every action we take as a company. We strive to exhibit PERSPECTIVE, PASSION, COMMUNICATION, INTEGRITY AND ETHICS, and BALANCE in all we do.
💲COMPETITIVE BENEFITS PACKAGE to address our employees’ physical, mental, emotional, and financial well-being. This includes 100% employer- paid medical insurance, ample paid leave, a free employee assistance program, and a competitive 401k savings plan.  At Watermark, our people come first! 

Physical Security Specialist
In this role you will...
  • Provide technical support for USAOs on security systems and other physical security issues. Diagnose issues and coordinate with the appropriate staffs (such as Information Technology (IT), Personnel Security, HSPD-12 and USAO staff) to resolve and confirm completion. Create scopes of work (SOWs) for projects and service tickets to have security vendor correct issues and restore complete operation of the security systems.
  • Monitor Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) communications network status. Coordinate with the IT staff and monitoring company to resolve communication errors and issues as they occur.
  • Complete security design packages including SOWs and drawings. Work with security installer on planning software and hardware upgrades, new installation projects and other security equipment projects.
  • Coordinate and cooperate with various IT staffs on security system shared interests, to include Personnel Access Control System (PACS) certificate validation, IP CCTV, new equipment/systems testing in lab environment, etc.
  • Participate in physical security surveys and inspections, as requested, throughout 94 Districts comprising approximately 300 USAO facilities to determine if designated areas meet accepted standards for the safeguarding of life, property, assets and classified information. Assist in drafting results of surveys and inspections to include detailed evaluations and recommendations for review and revision. This includes generation of cost estimates and/or Statements of Work.
  • Apply appropriate security standards during building design, upgrade and/or renovation phases prior to occupying new, upgraded, or renovated USAO space. Integrate all physical, technical and system security requirements into the overall security design, using AutoCAD, Visio and Microsoft Project.
  • Provide assistance to USAO field offices on physical security standards, especially during project development.
  • Assists in review of alteration, expansion, and new construction documentation to identify security related items that require revision or further clarification to meet applicable standards.
  • Participate in project meetings with Facilities Management, field offices, GSA and their selected building contractors.
  • Provide technical assistance on physical security systems troubles and issues to the USAOs. Assistance can be in the form of telephone/email support, remote-in capability, or on-site visits.
  • Take part in special projects and studies affecting the overall security of USAO facilities and property.
  • 3 and 4 CON Facility Security Support
    • Provide technical support on facility security systems, to include PACS, IDS, IPCTV, intercoms, portals, barriers, duress alarms, x-ray machines, walk-thru metal detectors and emergency call stations.
    • Provide daily inspections of all perimeter portals and garage entry systems to ensure proper working order.
    • Inform and advise management of issues and resolutions regarding the building’s security systems.
    • Create and manage service request for both in-warranty and out-of-warranty service on all security related systems.
    • Test and verify systems proper working order after repairs or reported incidents.
    • Serve as the POC and primary escort for security vendors providing maintenance and service on security systems. Manage and track service history and vendor response on all related systems.
    • Provide input and support the Government's development of Statements of Work and Sources Sought for critical systems maintenance contracts.
    • Provide support to develop specifications, drawings and quotes for security system up-grades and modifications.
    • Advise and instruct Justice Protective Service Officers on the proper procedures operating related system.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned

Education Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent 4 years relevant experience

Experience Requirements:

  • 4 years of experience or if no bachelor's degree, 8 years of relevant physical security experience designing, engineering, programming and installation of complex physical security systems operations and installations composed of networked access control, closed circuit TV, intercoms, vehicle barriers, duress alarms, and other ancillary systems.

Security Clearance Requirements:

  • DOD Top Secret Clearance

Other Requirements:

  • May be required to move equipment/files weighing up to 50 pounds
  • Requires ability to consistently perform repetitive tasks including filing and scanning
  • May require sedentary work at least 50% of the time
  • Reports to a physical location which occasionally requires the ability to traverse between buildings
  • Ability to manage stress with a high degree of maturity/professionalism
  • Demonstrated critical thinking and leadership skills and the ability to work well with others
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills

**This position is contingent on contract award.**

 

The anticipated compensation range for this position is $90,000 - $110,000.   Multiple considerations are taken into account when determining the final salary/hour rate, including but not limited to, Contract Wage Determination, education and certifications, relevant work experience, related skills and competencies, as well as Federal Government Contract Labor categories.  Central to Watermark’s employment philosophy is the wellbeing of our employees which is why we offer a robust benefits package and wellness program alongside of annual base compensation.)

Watermark is an equal opportunity employer.  All terms and conditions of employment are established without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.


 

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Contract work, For contractors, Work experience placement, Local area, Remote work,

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