Physical Security Specialist

National Laboratory of the Rockies; Golden (CO); Presencial; USD 58.000 - 96.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Descripción de la vacante

National Laboratory of the Rockies in Golden, CO seeks a Physical Security Specialist to oversee the Lock and Key Program and support Access Control operations. You will issue and track facility keys, perform audits, and coordinate locksmithing services with Facilities and security teams.

The role requires US citizenship, strong documentation skills, and the ability to implement security requirements per DOE guidelines. A six-month probationary period applies as part of the onboarding.

Formación

• High school diploma or equivalent with 6+ years experience or an Associate's degree with 4+ years experience.
• Ability to interpret and implement security policies and regulatory requirements.
• Experience maintaining accurate records/inventories of security equipment, including keys and locks.

Responsabilidades

• Serve as SME for Lock and Key Program and maintain policies, procedures, and standards.
• Issue, recover, and maintain accountability for facility keys.
• Conduct audits and inventories and investigate lost or compromised keys.

Conocimientos

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Customer relations

Independent work

Educación

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree or cert program

Herramientas

Microsoft Office Suite

Lock & Key Program management

Descripción del empleo

Golden, CO

Full time

R14562

Posting Title

Physical Security Specialist

Location

CO - Golden

Position Type

Regular

Hours Per Week

40

Working at NLR

NLR is located at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in Golden, Colorado is the nation's primary laboratory for energy systems research and development.

Join the National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR), where world-class scientists, engineers, and experts are accelerating energy innovation through breakthrough research and systems integration. From our mission to our collaborative culture, NLR stands out in the research community for its commitment to an affordable and secure energy future. Spanning foundational science to applied systems engineering and analysis, we focus on solving complex challenges to deliver advanced, secure, reliable, and cost-effective energy solutions. Our work helps strengthen U.S. industries, support job creation, and promote national economic growth.

At NLR, you'll find a mission-driven environment supported by state-of-the-art facilities, multidisciplinary research teams, and strong collaborations with industry, academia, and other national laboratories. We offer robust professional development opportunities, and a competitive benefits package designed to support your career and well-being.

To set our new team members up for success, this position includes a six‑month probationary period. This is a collaborative time to ensure successful long‑term fit, providing dedicated support and training as you become acquainted with your role and our organization.

Job Description

Laboratory Protection’s Access Control team facilitates secure access to NLR facilities for employees, visitors, guests, partners, subcontractors, and VIPs while supporting the protection of NLR personnel, facilities, and operations. We are seeking an experienced and motivated Physical Security Specialist to serve as the subject matter expert for NLR’s Lock and Key Program while providing support to Access Control and Badge Office operations.

The successful candidate will provide technical expertise and program oversight for the secure control, issuance, tracking, maintenance, and accountability of facility keys, locks, and interchangeable core systems. This position will ensure compliance with applicable DOE requirements, government security guidelines, and NLR policies and procedures while serving as a technical resource to security, facilities, and other stakeholders.

Responsibilities include:

Lock & Key Program

• Serve as the SME for NLR’s Lock and Key Program and maintain program policies, procedures, and standards.

• Issue, recover, and maintain accountability for facility keys.

• Conduct periodic audits and inventories and investigate lost, stolen, or compromised keys.

• Collaborate with Laboratory Protection, Facilities, and other stakeholders to address physical security requirements and improve processes.

• Identify and recommend improvements to strengthen physical security and reduce unauthorized access.

• Coordinate locksmithing services, repairs, projects, and vendor activities as needed.

• Develop and maintain in-house locksmithing capabilities and obtain professional locksmith certification if not already certified.

Access Control & Security Support

• Process visitors and issue badges in accordance with established security policies and procedures.

• Verify identification, sponsorship, and access authorization for visitors and other personnel.

• Support vendor, construction, delivery, group visit, and VIP access requirements.

• Provide access-control and badging support as needed to maintain operational coverage.

• Maintain accurate security records and protect sensitive information associated with access control and key management.

Basic Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent and 6 or more years of experience or equivalent relevant education/experience. Or, relevant Associate's Degree or certification program of comparable scope and 4 or more years of experience or equivalent relevant education/experience. Full knowledge of specialized focused support functions. Complete acquaintance with and understanding of the general and detailed aspects of the supported activities, and their practical applications to problems and situations ordinarily encountered. Proficient in research techniques and practices. Solid communication, interpersonal, project management and customer relations skills.

*** Must meet educational requirements prior to employment start date.**

Additional Required Qualifications

• Government Access Controlled Systems – US Citizenship Eligibility requirements: This position will require access to sensitive information, Government facilities, and/or Government information systems restricted to individuals with US citizenship. Only applicants that are US Citizens at the time of application will be considered.

• Experience in physical security, access control, key control, or a related security discipline

• Demonstrated ability to interpret and implement security policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements

• Experience maintaining accurate records, inventories, and accountability of a lock and key program or other security related equipment

• Ability to exercise sound judgement when addressing security concerns, discrepancies, and potential vulnerabilities

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with employees, contractors, visitors, facilities personnel, and security stakeholders

• Ability to work independently, prioritize competing requirements and take ownership of assigned programs and responsibilities

• Experience navigating Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional locksmith certification or equivalent demonstrated locksmithing experience

• Experience administering a government, or laboratory lock and key program

• Experience with interchangeable core systems, master key systems, rekeying, and key hierarchy management

• Experience interpreting or implementing DOE, federal, or other government physical security requirements

• Experience conducting physical key audits, inventories, or assessments

• Experience coordinating locksmith, facilities, security, or other technical contractors

• Experience with access control systems, badging, visitor management, or credential administration

• Experience working in a DOE national laboratory, federal facility, defense, or other regulated security environment.

Job Application Submission Window

The anticipated closing window for application submission is up to 30 days and may be extended as needed.

Annual Salary Range (based on full-time 40 hours per week)

Job Profile: Facilities Technician III / Annual Salary Range: $57,900 - $95,500

NLR takes into consideration a candidate’s education, training, and experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value, including seniority and merit systems, and internal pay alignment when determining the salary level for potential new employees. In compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, a potential new employee’s salary history will not be used in compensation decisions.

Benefits Summary

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; short