Global Physical Security & Access Specialist

GE Aerospace; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Aerospace is seeking a Physical Security Specialist to support development, implementation, and continuous improvement of physical security programs across multiple sites, including domestic and international operations. Based in Evendale, Ohio, you will work with the Enterprise Physical Security Team to safeguard employees, facilities, assets, and operations.

You will manage access control, badge programs, guard operations, and security system support, collaborating with site leaders, HR,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in physical security, law enforcement, military, or related field.
• 2–5 years of experience in physical security, corporate security, facilities security, or a related operational environment.
• Experience supporting access control systems, badging, and site access management.
• Experience overseeing contract security guard operations.
• Experience coordinating security improvement or infrastructure‑related projects.
• Experience working with commercial security vendors and integrators.
• Strong organizational skills; ability to manage multiple priorities across sites/projects.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams).

Responsibilities

• Support implementation of enterprise physical security standards, processes, and site-level procedures.
• Administer access control programs including badging, credentialing, visitor management, and access authorization processes.
• Partner with site leaders, HR, EHS, Legal, Facilities, and other stakeholders to address physical security risks and operational needs.
• Support oversight of contract guard operations including post order alignment, performance monitoring, incident follow‑up, and service issue resolution.
• Coordinate with guard service providers and ensure service delivery meets site and enterprise expectations.
• Work with security integration vendors to support installation, maintenance, upgrades, and troubleshooting of physical security systems.
• Assist with physical security capital and improvement projects including scope development, vendor coordination, schedule tracking, and implementation follow‑through.
• Support maintenance and performance of security technologies including access control, CCTV, alarms/monitoring, visitor management, and related infrastructure.
• Help conduct site security assessments, identify vulnerabilities, and recommend practical risk‑reduction actions.
• Track security issues, corrective actions, and project actions through closure with clear status updates.
• Support investigations or reviews related to security incidents, access exceptions, or procedural gaps.
• Maintain documentation including post orders, site standards, system inventories, project records, and vendor service documentation.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve service levels, and strengthen security effectiveness.
• Support audits, compliance reviews, and internal reporting requirements related to physical security controls.

Skills

Access control

Guard operations

Project coordination

Vendor management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

GE Aerospace is seeking a Physical Security Specialist to support development, implementation, and continuous improvement of physical security programs across multiple sites, including domestic and international operations. Based in Evendale, Ohio, you will work with the Enterprise Physical Security Team to safeguard employees, facilities, assets, and operations.

You will manage access control, badge programs, guard operations, and security system support, collaborating with site leaders, HR,