Physical Security Specialist

MELE Associates, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision

Family Health Care

PTO

Federal Holidays

401(k) with Employer Match

Job summary

MELE Associates, Inc. is seeking a Physical Security Specialist in Washington, DC to establish, implement, and maintain a comprehensive physical security program across multiple systems.

The role emphasizes collaboration with design, operations, and security counterparts to ensure maximum protection while preserving mission effectiveness. The position requires an Associates Degree with expert knowledge in security principles and the ability to work independently.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree or higher is required.
• Expert knowledge in security principles, concepts and methodologies.
• Ability to perform independent work in Physical Security including systems such as Intrusion Detection, Access Control, CCTV, and SCIF.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain the physical security program using active and passive measures.
• Manage physical security plans and oversee installation and testing of security tools.
• Coordinate with design and operations teams to select optimal protection systems.
• Support SCI technical and physical security programs per DOE/IC/IN policy.
• Provide expert guidance on technical security policies and procedures.
• Conduct surveys, audits, inspections, and tests per risk management principles.
• Review construction plans for compliance with security directives.
• Develop reports to identify threats, costs, and corrective actions.
• Collaborate with DOE HQ and field security personnel to meet requirements.
• Represent Security Division in meetings and interagency committees.
• Develop and maintain security training and awareness program.
• Research emerging security technologies and assess implementation impact.
• Complete other security program tasks as assigned.

Skills

Security principles

Risk management

Technical security

Education

Associates Degree

Bachelors Degree

Tools

CCTV

Access control

SCIF construction

Job description

MELE Associates is seeking a Physical Security Specialist. They will establish, implement, and maintain the physical security program including security planning with a variety of different systems, as well as coordinating with specialists to determine appropriate systems.

Essential Functions

• Establish, implement, and maintain the physical security program that utilizes active and passive security measures and management protocol designed to prevent unauthorized access to personnel, equipment, material, and documents.
• Implement and manage physical security plans for secured, knowledge of the variety of different systems, tools and products that comprise a physical security solution, and experience in overseeing installation and testing of these physical security tools.
• Coordinate with design specialists, operations personnel, and other security specialists to determine the appropriate protection systems that provide maximum security while minimizing adverse impacts to the organization's mission.
• Assist in executing the SCI technical and physical security program in accordance with National, Intelligence Community (IC), DOE, and IN policies, directives, program guidance, and standards.
• Serve as a subject matter expert providing advice, assistance and education to personnel on matters of technical and physical security policy, procedures, and regulations.
• Conduct comprehensive technical and physical security program activities based on risk management principles to include surveys, audits, inspections, performance tests, and SCIF certification and accreditation requirements.
• Review construction plans for adherence to applicable directives to determine appropriate protection systems that provide maximum security.
• Develop reports for each program activity conducted to identify threat, cost effective strategies, alternative risk mitigations, and corrective actions.
• Review and provide comments on proposed technical and physical security policies.
• Collaborate with DOE HQ and field technical and physical security personnel to ensure all security requirements are met.
• Represent the Security Division, Office of Intelligence and Counterintelligence at internal/external meetings, working groups, and interagency committees.
• Develop and maintain a technical and physical security training and awareness program.
• Research and analyze emerging security technology and requirements to identify implementation requirements, resource implications, and impact on existing security infrastructure and operations.
• Complete other technical and physical security program tasks as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associates Degree
• Expert knowledge in security princles, concepts and methodologies
• Ability to perform independent work in:
  • Physical Security
    • Intrusion Detection Systems
    • Automated Access Control Systems
    • Closed Circuit Television
    • Physical Security Construction (SCIF)
• Active TS or Q security clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in related field

LOCATION

This is a full-time position in Washington, DC

SALARY

Salaries are determined based on several factors including external market data, internal equity, and the candidate’s related knowledge, skills, and abilities for the position. The range for this position is 60k-75k.

Benefits

• Employer-paid employee Medical, Dental and Vision Care
• Family Health Care offered
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Federal Holidays
• 401(k) with Employer Match

About MELE

With over 300 employees and offices in Rockville, MD, Washington, DC, and Albuquerque, NM, MELE is a veteran-owned government contractor empowering its customers with innovative solutions for more than three decades. MELE has team members located across the U.S. and has served more than a hundred countries across hundreds of project locations. The company offers technical, engineering, and programmatic support expertise to a host of U.S. federal and international agencies, including, but not limited to, the Department of Energy, the Department of Defense, the Department of Homeland Security, the Department of Justice, INTERPOL, and the International Atomic Energy Agency. MELE’s services include national security, intelligence, IT/cybersecurity, facility management and engineering, CBRNE defense and nuclear security, emergency response training/management, and mission and program support.

MELE Associates, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. MELE Associates, Inc. is an E-Verify employer.