Supervisory Physical Security Specialist

Washington, District of Columbia

Salary

$142K–$185K/yr

Job Type

Full-time

Posted

11/12/2025

Job Description

Summary

Lead physical security operations, managing access control, surveillance, and identification programs at a senior level.

The Department of Justice is seeking a highly qualified Supervisory Physical Security Specialist (GS-14) to lead and manage comprehensive physical security programs. This pivotal role involves overseeing critical security systems and protocols to protect facilities and assets.

*Key Responsibilities:**
Conduct site surveys and inspect existing security programs for vulnerabilities, efficiency, and areas for enhancement.
Operate and maintain Physical Access Control Systems (PACS), Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), and Video Surveillance Systems (VSS).
Manage Department-level Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ICAM) initiatives.
Administer the Department-level Personal Identity Verification (PIV) FIPS 201 program.

*Qualifications:**
Candidates must qualify at the GS-14 grade level.
Possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level in the Federal service, or comparable experience in the private or public sector.
Specialized experience includes conducting site surveys, inspecting security programs, utilizing PACS/IDS/VSS, and managing ICAM/PIV programs.