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Physical Security Operations Center (PSOC) Analyst

SOMERSET STAFFING

Washington, DC

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Access Control, American National Standards Institute (ANSI), Analysis Skills, Background Investigation, Best Practices, Communication Skills, Computer Forensics, Computer Security, Corrective Action, Documentation, Documentation Review, Emergency Services, Enterprise Protection, GSOC - GIAC Securing Oracle Certification, ISO (International Organization for Standardization), Identify Issues, Incident Management, Incident Response, Industry Standards, Internal Audit, Intrusion Detection Systems, Law Enforcement, Leadership, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft Word, Physical Security, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Regulations, Risk, Security Infrastructure, Surveillance, System Validation, Training Tools, Trend Analysis, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Washington, DC
POSTED
3 days ago

Key Responsibilities

  • Situational Monitoring: Monitor enterprise Video Surveillance Systems (VSS), Access Control Systems (ACS), and Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) to maintain continuous situational awareness.
  • Incident Response & Dispatch: Triage real-time alarm activations using established risk frameworks; initiate immediate internal and external notifications, including direct coordination with law enforcement, emergency services, and security leadership.
  • System Verification: Validate that physical security controls are operating as designed, proactively identifying system degradation, gaps, or technical troubleshooting needs.
  • Evidence & Documentation: Maintain complete, time-stamped shift logs and preserve digital evidence in strict accordance with chain-of-custody requirements.
  • Risk Intelligence & Reporting: Identify recurring physical security vulnerabilities, provide trend analysis, and generate defensible compliance reports for audits and the enterprise risk register.
  • Compliance Support: Assist with ISO internal audits, regulatory documentation reviews, and corrective action tracking.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Experience: 3+ years of experience in a physical security operations center (PSOC/GSOC), corporate security environment, law enforcement dispatch, or a similar high-pressure command center.
  • Technical Skills: Proven experience utilizing enterprise physical security platforms (e.g., Genetec, Lenel) and incident management software.
  • Clearance/Certifications: Ability to obtain and maintain job-related system clearances, such as the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and Commonwealth Law Enforcement Assistance Network (CLEAN).
  • Industry Knowledge: Familiarity with industry standards and best practices for physical security (e.g., ASIS, APTA, ANSI, ISC).
  • Availability: Flexibility to work in a 24/7 operational environment, including rotating shifts, holidays, and weekends.
  • Communication & Professionalism: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information for senior leadership and remain calm under pressure during emergency situations.
  • Education & Tools: Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 (SharePoint, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

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Background Check : No

Drug Screen : No

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