Physical Security Specialist (Senior)

Serco; Vienna (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Serco Inc. in Arlington, Virginia, is seeking a Senior Physical Security Specialist to provide senior-level security support to a DoD customer and the F-35 JPO mission.

You will lead security programs, access control, emergency planning, and audits, coordinating with government and contractor stakeholders to meet DoD/IC requirements while ensuring mission readiness. You will guide security documentation, facility accreditation activities, and training, ensuring compliance and efficient

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI clearance.
• Master's Degree in a relevant discipline.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in DoD security environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior-level support for physical security activities, documentation, and access control processes.
• Oversee measures to prevent unauthorized access and safeguard personnel, facilities, and information.
• Ensure DoD and IC compliance through documentation, plans, and directives.

Skills

Security leadership

Facility security

Documentation

Audits & compliance

Education

Master's Degree

Job description

Position Description & Qualifications

Looking for an opportunity at a place you can have influence every day? Then Serco has the right opportunity for you! As the Physical Security Specialist (Senior), you will provide senior-level physical security support to a Department of Defense customer supporting the F-35 Joint Program Office mission.

Bring your advanced security experience, leadership presence, and mission focus to help strengthen physical security programs, facility operations, documentation, compliance efforts, and customer support.

In this role, you will help safeguard personnel, facilities, equipment, materials, and information through the execution and oversight of physical security programs, facility accreditation activities, access control processes, emergency planning, and Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection initiatives. The successful candidate will work closely with government and contractor stakeholders to ensure compliance with Department of Defense and Intelligence Community security requirements while supporting mission-critical operations.

In This Role, You Will:

• Provide senior-level support for physical security activities, documentation, facility security processes, and action tracking.
• Manage and oversee activities designed to prevent unauthorized access to personnel, equipment, materials, and information, and safeguard them against espionage, sabotage, terrorism, damage, and criminal activity.
• Provide guidance and documentation supporting the 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.

To Be Successful in This Role, You Will Have:

• This position is on-site.
• Must be able to work in the Arlington, Virginia office Monday through Friday during normal business hours.
• U.S. Citizenship.
• 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.
• 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.

Preferred Education, Experience, Certifications & Clearance

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

Additional Information

• Up to 10% of travel may be required.
• Work is performed on-site in Arlington, Virginia.
• Occasional support outside normal business hours may be required to support inspections, alarm response activities, testing, emergencies, or mission requirements.

Proposal Position Notice

Serco Inc. is using this posting for the purpose of responding to a proposal. We are seeking qualified candidates in the event of a contract award. This position is not currently funded/active. Should Serco be awarded the contract, and you meet the qualifications of the position, you will be considered in the selection process.

F-35 JPO Security Support Services

Company Overview

Serco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc. In North America, Serco's 9,000+ employees strive to make an impact every day across 100+ sites in the areas of Defense, Citizen Services, and Transportation. We help our clients deliver vital services more efficiently while increasing the satisfaction of their end customers. Serco serves every branch of the U.S. military, numerous U.S. Federal civilian agencies, the Intelligence Community, the Canadian government, state, provincial and local governments, and commercial clients. While your place may look a little different depending on your role, we know you will find yours here. Wherever you work and whatever you do, we invite you to discover your place in our world. Serco is a place you can count on and where you can make an impact because every contribution matters.

Serco does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies without being a contracted approved vendor. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Serco and will not be obligated to pay a placement or contract fee. If you are interested in becoming an approved vendor at Serco, please email [e-mail].

Serco is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Pay Transparency

Our Total Rewards package includes competitive pay, performance-based incentives, and benefits that promote well-being and work-life balance—so you can thrive both professionally and personally. Eligible employees also gain access to a wide range of benefits from comprehensive health coverage and health savings accounts to retirement plans, life and disability insurance, and time-off programs that support work-life balance. Program availability may vary based on factors such as contract type, location, hire date, and applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Salary range: The range for this position can be found at the top of this posting. This range is provided as a general guideline and represents a good faith estimate across all experience levels. Actual base salary will be determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the 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. In addition to base salary, eligible positions may include other forms of compensation such as annual bonuses or long-term incentive opportunities.

Benefits – Comprehensible benefits for full-time employees (part-time employees receive a limited package tailored to their role):

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

To review all Serco benefits please visit: https://careers.serco-na.com/us/en/about-us.

Serco complies with all applicable state and local leave laws, including providing time off under the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act for eligible Colorado residents, in alignment with our policies and benefit plans.

Our application window for this position is for no more than 60 days. We encourage candidates to apply promptly after the posting date, as the position may close earlier if filled or if the application volume exceeds expectations. If an applicant has any concerns with job posting compliance, please send an email to: [e-mail].