Position: Physical Security SpecialistReport To: PM and CustomerClearance Type: Public TrustWork Location: Washington, DC Advantage SCI, LLC is currently accepting applications for Physical Security Specialist candidates to be considered for employment to support a government agency in the Washington, DC area. Summary of Duties include, but are not limited to: Provide technical support for customers on security systems and other physical security issues. Diagnose issues and coordinate with the appropriate staffs (such as Information Technology (IT), Personnel Security, HSPD-12) to resolve and confirm completion. Create scopes of work (SOWs) for projects and service tickets to have security vendor correct issues and restore complete operation of the security systems. Monitor Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) communications network status. Coordinate with the IT staff and monitoring company to resolve communication errors and issues as they occur. Complete security design packages including SOWs and drawings. Work with security installer on planning software and hardware upgrades, new installation projects and other security equipment projects. Coordinate and cooperate with various IT staffs on security system shared interests, to include PACS (Personnel Access Control System) certificate validation, IP CCTV, new equipment/systems testing in lab environment, etc. Participate in physical security surveys and inspections, as requested, throughout 94 Districts comprising approximately 300 facilities to determine if designated areas meet accepted standards for the safeguarding of life, property, assets and classified information. Assist in drafting results of surveys and inspections to include detailed evaluations and recommendations for review and revision. This includes generation of cost estimates and/or Statements of Work. Apply appropriate security standards during building design, upgrade and/or renovation phases prior to occupying new, upgraded, or renovated customer space. Integrate all physical, technical and system security requirements into the overall security design, using AutoCAD, Visio and Microsoft Project. Provide assistance to customer field offices on physical security standards, especially during project development. Assists in review of alteration, expansion, and new construction documentation to identify security related items that require revision or further clarification to meet applicable standards. Participate in project meetings with Facilities Management, field offices, GSA and their selected building contractors. Provide technical assistance on physical security systems troubles and issues to the costumer. Assistance can be in the form of telephone/email support, remote-in capability, or on-site visits. Take part in special projects and studies affecting the overall security of customer facilities and property. 3 and 4 CON Facility Security Support Provide technical support on facility security systems, to include PACS, IDS, IPCTV, intercoms, portals, barriers, duress alarms, x-ray machines, walk-thru metal detectors and emergency call stations. Provide twice daily inspections on all perimeter portals and garage entry systems to ensure proper working order. Inform and advise management of issues and resolutions regarding the buildings security systems. Create and manage service request for both in-warranty and out-ofwarranty service on all security related systems. Test and verify systems proper working order after repairs or reported incidents. Serve as the POC and primary escort for security vendors providing maintenance and service on security systems. Manage and track service history and vendor response on all related systems. Provide input and support the Government's development of Statements of Work and Sources Sought for critical systems maintenance contracts. Provide support to develop specifications, drawings and quotes for security system up-grades and modifications. Advise and instruct Officers on the proper procedures operating related systems. Minimum Requirements Must be a US citizen Active Public Trust Bachelors degree with 4 years of experience or if no bachelor's degree, 8 years of relevant physical security experience designing, engineering, programming and installation of complex physical security systems operations and installations composed of networked access control, closed circuit TV, intercoms, vehicle barriers, duress alarms, and other ancillary systems. Working Conditions Able to sit and work at a computer keyboard for extended periods of time Able to stoop, kneel, bend at the waist and reach on a daily basis Able to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally Able to walk long distances Advantage SCI, LLC is an Equal Opportunity EmployerEXECUTIVE ORDER 11246 Prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, or national origin and requires affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and employees treated, without regard to race, sex, color, genetic information, religion, or national origin. (Enforcement Agency: US Department of Labor, Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs Location: Washington DC Metro Area Job Code: 975 # of Openings: 15