Physical Security Specialist | TS/SCI Expert & SCIF Ops

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, 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.