TS/SCI Physical Security Specialist - Access & Compliance

Cherokee Federal; Washington, Baltimore (District of Columbia, MD); On-site; USD 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401K

Job summary

Cherokee Federal seeks a Physical Security Specialist in the Washington, DC area to support a government contract. An active TS/SCI clearance and U.S. citizenship or permanent residency are required to qualify. The role focuses on securing Treasury facilities and SCIF spaces, managing access, PIV credentials, and incident handling.

The position offers full-time benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401K. Starting salary is approximately $85,000 with potential for related benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of physical security support experience.
• Knowledge of federal personnel and physical security regulations.
• Active TS/SCI clearance is required.
• Experience with personnel security administration and adjudication.
• Ability to pass Cherokee Federal pre-employment qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Support access control and secure space operations for SCIF environments.
• Schedule PIV activations, enrollments, and PIN resets; issue credentials.
• Process access requests for Treasury facilities and manage key issuance.
• Conduct security inspections and assist in investigations of violations.
• Coordinate courier and SCIF badge issuance; communicate with CSP requirements.

Skills

Active TS/SCI Clearance

Customer service

Security awareness

Tools

CVS

PIPS

NP2

OPM Adjudication Procedures

Job description

Cherokee Federal seeks a Physical Security Specialist in the Washington, DC area to support a government contract. An active TS/SCI clearance and U.S. citizenship or permanent residency are required to qualify. The role focuses on securing Treasury facilities and SCIF spaces, managing access, PIV credentials, and incident handling.

The position offers full-time benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401K. Starting salary is approximately $85,000 with potential for related benefits.