Guidehouse

PhysicalSecurityAssociate

$58–78k ~AI est. McLean, Virginia, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Physical Security Associate at Guidehouse. Skills: Physical security operations, Access control, Alarm response. Serve as a Physical Security Associate. Perform access control tasks”

What You'll Achieve.

Meet or exceed regulatory requirements; Meet or exceed client requirements

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Troubleshooting

Eligibility Requirements

Up to 10% travel, Ability to Obtain Secret Clearance, Daily on-site presence, Respond to crisis events during non-business hours

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Two (2) or more years of relevant experience in a physical security program, Proficiency in Microsoft Office Excel, PowerPoint, and Word, Working knowledge of access control systems, Working knowledge of video monitoring systems, Working knowledge of intrusion detection systems, Ability to obtain and maintain a federal security clearance

Nice to Have

CURRENT and ACTIVE SECRET federal security clearance, Bachelor's degree, THREE (3) or more years of relevant experience, at least one year within an accredited secure area, Experience with Lenel OnGuard, Experience with Datawatch, Experience with My Kastle

What You'll Do.

Serve as a Physical Security Associate

Perform access control tasks

Respond to alarm activity

Complete internal audits of physical security systems

Support the Physical Security team with external inspection

Maintain and provide weekly access control and alarm

Conduct regular patrols of general access areas and

Ensure applicable controls are in place

Partner with the Physical Security team to assess

Help ensure project deadlines are met

Execute and communicate security incident notifications

Support the Insider Threat Program

Support the Crisis Response Manager

Provide ad hoc on-site presence as needed

Submit vendor service tickets

Meet with technicians for repairs

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Physical Security team; Crisis Response Manager

Communication Scope

Oral communication; Written communication

Process & Methodology

Project deadlines

Full Job Description

**_Job Family_ :** Physical Security ** _Travel Required_ :** Up to 10% **_Clearance Required_ :** Ability to Obtain Secret ** _What You Will Do:_** * Serve as a Physical Security Associate supporting day-to-day physical security operations for Guidehouse National Capital Region (NCR) offices, with daily on-site presence during business hours. * Perform access control tasks including badge profile creation, programming, printing, revocation, troubleshooting, and visitor management. * Review video footage and document findings to support internal investigations. * Respond to alarm activity in accordance with internal policy, procedures, and vendor agreements. * Complete regular internal audits of physical security systems. * Support the Physical Security team with external inspection preparation. * Maintain and provide weekly access control and alarm monitoring metrics to the Physical Security Manager. * Conduct regular patrols of general access areas and controlled environments to identify risks and non-compliance. * Ensure applicable controls are in place to meet or exceed regulatory and client requirements. * Partner with the Physical Security team to assess requirements for new office projects and help ensure project deadlines are met. * Execute and communicate security incident notifications when authorized by management. * Support the Insider Threat Program in accordance with internal policy and procedures. * Support the Crisis Response Manager in accordance with internal policy and procedures. * Provide ad hoc on-site presence as needed to respond to crisis events during non-business hours. * Submit vendor service tickets and meet with technicians for repairs, maintenance, and inspections. **_What You Will Need:_** * Ability to obtain and maintain a federal security clearance. * High School diploma or equivalent. * Two (2) or more years of relevant experience in a physical security program. * Proficiency in Microsoft Office Excel, PowerPoint, and Word. * Worki

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