Physical Security Support

Fibertek Inc; Fort Belvoir, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) plan with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Flexible work schedules

9/80 alternate workweek

Job summary

Fibertek, Inc. is seeking a qualified Physical Security Support professional to provide operational support and program management within a restricted Army compound at Ft. Belvoir, VA.

The role focuses on administering the facility’s Key and Lock Control Program, perimeter hardening, and access control, ensuring compliance with AR DoD standards. Responsibilities include managing key control registers, advising on security infrastructure, coordinating badge reader systems, and conducting risk

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of specialized experience in military, DoD, or federal physical security operations.
• Key Control Expertise: Hands-on experience managing or auditing an Army/DoD Key and Lock Control Program.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Working knowledge of AR 190-13, AR 190-51, AR 190-11, and DoD UFC.
• Communication: Strong technical writing and briefing skills, capable of liaising between leadership, engineers and contracted technicians.

Responsibilities

• Key & Lock Program Management, maintain and audit key control registers and repositories, conduct inventories, coordinate lock changes.
• Physical Security Infrastructure & Advisory, provide recommendations for perimeter hardening and barrier installations.
• Access Control & Electronic Security Systems, advise on badge reader infrastructure and intrusion systems integration.
• Assessments, Compliance, & Reporting, conduct surveys and risk assessments, maintain SOPs and EAPs.

Skills

Technical writing

Briefing skills

Stakeholder liaison

Communication

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Job Title

Physical Security Support

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Job Description

Fibertek is seeking a qualified and experienced Physical Security Support person to provide operational support, program management expertise, and subject matter experience within a restricted Army compound at Ft. Belvoir, VA. This role is responsible for administering the facility’s Key and Lock Control Program in compliance with Department of the Army standards, as well as providing technical, physical security, expertise concerning perimeter security (fencing, gates, barriers), electronic access control (i.e. badging), and facility vulnerability mitigation.

Key Responsibilities

1. Key & Lock Program Management

• Serve as the primary technical custodian for the compound Key Control Program in accordance with AR 190-51, AR 190-11, and local standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Maintain, audit, and secure all key control registers (DA Form 5513 / equivalent automated tracking systems), master keys, high-security padlocks, and key repositories.
• Conduct mandatory periodic inventories (daily, monthly, semi-annual) and maintain complete chain-of-custody documentation.
• Coordinate lock replacements, core changes, combination changes, and re-keying operations following staff turnover or compromised access.

2. Physical Security Infrastructure & Advisory

• Serve as an on-site physical security advisor, providing technical recommendations for structural and perimeter hardening initiatives.
• Evaluate and specify requirements for physical barriers, perimeter fencing (e.g., height, fabric gauge, top guards, clear zones), vehicular/pedestrian gates, turnstiles, and security lighting.
• Support development of workforce development training in areas of expertise.
• Assist in preparing requirements and drafting & reviewing engineering designs for barrier installations and facility renovations to ensure adherence to UFC 4-020-01 (DoD Security Engineering) and AR 190-13.

3. Access Control & Electronic Security Systems

• Advise on and support the administration of the automated badge reader infrastructure & other intrusion detection systems, and visitor verification processes for restricted area entry.
• Coordinate with facilities personnel and other appropriate activities to ensure integration between badge access readers, automated gates and other systems

4. Assessments, Compliance, & Reporting

• Conduct physical security surveys, inspections, and risk/vulnerability assessments across the compound; recommend corrective action plans for observed deficiencies.
• Prepare, update, and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Emergency Action Plans (EAPs) in areas of expertise as needed.
• Support command physical security related inspections and track remediation tasks.

Job Requirements

Experience and Expertise Required

• Minimum of 3 years of specialized experience in military, DoD, or federal physical security operations.
• Key Control Expertise: Hands-on experience managing or auditing an Army/DoD Key and Lock Control Program.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Working knowledge of AR 190-13 (The Army Physical Security Program), AR 190-51 (Security of Unclassified Army Property), AR 190-11 (Physical Security of Arms, Ammunition, and Explosives), and DoD Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC).
• Communication: Strong technical writing and briefing skills, capable of liaising between leadership, engineers and scientists and contracted technicians.

Salary Range

The annual base salary range for this position is $69,000-$80,000. This range reflects the compensation Fibertek reasonably expects to offer for this role. Placement within the range will depend on factors such as the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s experience, education and training, key skills, and relevant market and business considerations.

Benefits offered: The company provides a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage; disability, life insurance, and AD&D; a 401(k) plan with a company match and immediate vesting; Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts; an Employee Assistance Program; education assistance; paid time off and holidays; flexible work schedules; and a 9/8/80 alternate workweek option.FIBERTEK, Inc. is a recognized leader in advanced lasers, lidars and laser communication systems providing our DoD, NASA and aerospace customers discriminating capabilities. We pride ourselves in our innovation and customer success focused culture enabled by a creative and relaxed work environment. Fibertek fosters a progressive learning environment that values inspiration, promotes professional challenge and encourages personal growth. We offer a competitive and incentivized compensation package with excellent benefits.Fibertek, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual merit, skills, and experience. Fibertek does not engage in nor permits any discrimination in the workplace.