Physical Sec Analyst II

POSITION SUMMARY

The Physical Security Analyst II is responsible for assessing, designing, implementing, and maintaining physical security programs and systems that protect personnel, facilities, and assets in support of organizational and client requirements. This role conducts security risk assessments, audits, and compliance reviews; develops security policies, procedures, and system designs; and provides recommendations to mitigate vulnerabilities and enhance overall security effectiveness.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assess the nature and level of physical security threats so that the scope of the problem can be determined.
• Respond to emergency situations on an on-call basis.
• Recommend improvements in security systems or procedures.
• Perform risk analyses so that appropriate countermeasures can be developed.
• Inspect physical security design features, installations, or programs to ensure compliance with applicable standards or regulations.
• Conduct security audits to identify potential vulnerabilities related to physical security or staff safety.
• Design security policies, programs, or practices to ensure adequate security relating to alarm response, access card use, and other security needs.
• Test security measures for final acceptance and implement or provide procedures for ongoing monitoring and evaluation of the measures.
• Design, implement, or establish requirements for security systems, video surveillance, motion detection, or closed-circuit television systems to ensure proper installation and operation.
• Prepare, maintain, or update security procedures, security system drawings, or related documentation.
• Prepare documentation for case reports or court proceedings.
• Develop conceptual designs of security systems.
• Train personnel in security procedures or use of security equipment.
• Review design drawings or technical documents for completeness, correctness, or appropriateness.
• Provide system design and integration recommendations.
• Monitor the work of contractors in the design, construction, and startup phases of security systems.
• Budget and schedule security design work.
• Inspect fire, intruder detection, or other security systems.
• Develop or review specifications for design or construction of security systems.
• Interview witnesses or suspects to identify persons responsible for security breaches or to establish losses, pursue prosecutions, or obtain restitution.
• Outline system security criteria for pre-bid meetings with clients and companies to ensure comprehensiveness and appropriateness for implementation.
• Monitor tapes or digital recordings to identify the source of losses.
• Engineer, install, maintain, or repair security systems, programmable logic controls, or other security-related electronic systems.
• Prepare written reports or presentations on findings and recommendations.
• Work is typically based in a busy office environment and subject to frequent interruptions. Business work hours are Monday-Friday standard core hours, however some extended or weekend hours may be required.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 3+ years of experience in security monitoring, assessments, systems design and/or process design.
• Active Secret clearance is required
• Bachelors Degree is required
• Effective oral and written communication skills with all levels of the organization
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Proficiency with MS Office applications, including the ability to use Excel or similar tools to organize, analyze, and present information required
• Experience supporting federal contractor, government services, security, defense, or other highly regulated environments preferred
• Must be able to lift and carry various items weighing up to 25 lbs. Requires standing for long periods of time in all weather conditions. Requires intermittent sitting, walking, running, climbing, squatting, stretching, bending, and kneeling.