Watch Officer

Leidos LLC; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos LLC in the United States seeks a Watch Officer to execute security protocols protecting personnel, facilities, and government property. You will monitor incidents, compile reports, and enforce safety compliance.

At higher levels you’ll advise stakeholders, train personnel, and coordinate with agencies during incidents, while ensuring timely escalation and adherence to regulations. This role supports emergency management and risk assessment with a focus on threat monitoring and incident

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with ability to obtain a polygraph.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in emergency management, risk assessment, security operations, or a related field.
• Foundational knowledge of emergency response, crisis management, and incident reporting protocols.
• Ability to monitor, analyze, and report on global threats, including natural disasters, political unrest, terrorism, and workplace violence.
• Familiarity with threat-tracking tools or risk indicators.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience creating situation reports.
• Understanding of corporate recovery, contingency planning, and workplace security best practices.
• Ability to work independently under supervision and follow established procedures for incident documentation and escalation.

Responsibilities

• Execute daily security protocols to protect personnel, assets, and facilities.
• Monitor and respond to security incidents and alarms in accordance with established procedures.
• Compile and maintain records and reports related to loss control, security breaches, and accidents.
• Assist in internal investigations, ensuring compliance with legal standards and company policies.
• Provide input on improvements to security procedures and incident response practices.
• Coordinate with internal departments and external agencies during security incidents.
• Deliver training and guidance to employees on personal and physical security protocols.
• Advise management on emerging trends, risks, and best practices in security.

Skills

Emergency management

Security operations

Incident reporting

Threat monitoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Emergency Management or Security Studies

Tools

Everbridge

NC4

OnSolve

Job description

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Watch Officer who is responsible for executing procedures and processes that ensure the physical protection of personnel, facilities, and government property. This role supports safety and security operations by monitoring activity, compiling incident data, and enforcing compliance with company and regulatory requirements. At higher levels, the Watch Officer also serves as a subject matter expert and advisor to internal stakeholders on physical and personal security issues. General shifts will be as followed: 6AM - 2PM, 2PM - 10PM, 10PM - 6PM This is subject to change depending on what is needed by the program moving forward.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Execute daily security protocols to protect personnel, assets, and facilities.
• Monitor and respond to security incidents and alarms in accordance with established procedures.
• Compile and maintain records and reports related to loss control, security breaches, and accidents.
• Assist in internal investigations, ensuring compliance with legal standards and company policies.
• Provide input on improvements to security procedures and incident response practices.
• Coordinate with internal departments and external agencies as necessary during security incidents.
• At higher levels: Deliver training and guidance to employees on personal and physical security protocols.
• Advise management on emerging trends, risks, and best practices in security.
• Interpret and enforce compliance with applicable regulations and company security policies.

Monitoring and Surveillance:

Watch Officers continuously monitor various systems, channels, or locations for potential threats, incidents, or operational developments. This might involve reviewing CCTV footage, monitoring radio communications, or analyzing network traffic.

Incident Response and Coordination:

Watch Officers coordinate responses to incidents, communicating with relevant teams or personnel to address and resolve issues. They may be responsible for escalating incidents or activating emergency protocols.

Communication and Liaison:

Watch Officers act as a point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, facilitating communication and collaboration during incidents or operational activities.

Basic Qualifications

• An active Top Secret/SCI with ability to obtain a Polygraph before hire
• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Demonstrated professional experience in emergency management, risk assessment, security operations, or a related field.
• Foundational knowledge of emergency response, crisis management, and incident reporting protocols.
• Ability to monitor, analyze, and report on global threats, including natural disasters, political unrest, terrorism, and workplace violence.
• Familiarity with tools and systems used for tracking threats, vulnerabilities, and risk indicators.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience creating situation reports or awareness briefs.
• Basic understanding of corporate recovery, contingency planning, and workplace security best practices.
• Ability to work independently under supervision and follow established procedures for incident documentation and escalation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active Top Secret/SCI with Polygraph clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Emergency Management, Security Studies, Criminal Justice, Homeland Security, or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• 1-2 years of experience supporting enterprise-level security, emergency preparedness, or threat intelligence programs.
• Experience conducting or supporting workplace investigations, including insider threats, counterintelligence, or executive protection activities.
• Working knowledge of incident and crisis response tools or platforms (e.g., Everbridge, NC4, OnSolve, etc.).
• Familiarity with federal, state, or industry regulations relevant to workplace security and emergency response (e.g., FEMA, DHS, OSHA).
• Demonstrated experience writing and presenting threat awareness communications or briefings to employees and/or leadership.
• Exposure to global security monitoring and international threat assessment.
• Certifications such as: FEMAICS/NIMS training Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) ASIS certifications (e.g., APP, PSP) Security+ or similar credentials First aid and CPR certified.

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Original Posting: September 10, 2026

For U.S. Positions:

While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range

Pay Range - The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available here.

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Commitment and Diversity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.