Security Operations & Risk Specialist

Federal Emergency Management Agency; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 102,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid federal holidays

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in Washington, DC is seeking a Security Specialist to manage access control, visitor management, incident reporting, and security inspections. You will coordinate security operations for headquarters and interagency partners, and contribute to the development of protective measures for people and facilities.

The role requires sound judgement, risk identification, procedure adherence, and professional communication.

Qualifications

• Experience with access control, visitor management, incident reporting, and security inspections.
• Ability to identify security risks, follow procedures, and communicate professionally.
• Requires Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate security operations and serve as primary contact for headquarters, security personnel, and interagency partners.
• Develop and implement security plans, policies, procedures, and protective measures to safeguard personnel, facilities, and property.
• Conduct security inspections, physical security surveys, and risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities and recommend corrective actions.
• Review intelligence reports and collaborate with agencies to identify and address security threats.
• Investigate suspected security violations and ensure compliance with DHS and FEMA security standards.

Skills

Access control

Visitor management

Incident reporting

Security inspections

Job description

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in Washington, DC is seeking a Security Specialist to manage access control, visitor management, incident reporting, and security inspections. You will coordinate security operations for headquarters and interagency partners, and contribute to the development of protective measures for people and facilities.

The role requires sound judgement, risk identification, procedure adherence, and professional communication.