Physical Security Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Physical Security & Access Control Specialist
Locations: Austin, TX & Taylor, TX
Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire
Initial Contract Duration: 6+ Months
Shift: Day Shift – 12-Hour Schedule (A Shift & C Shift)

Job Summary

We are seeking a dependable and customer-focused Physical Security & Access Control Specialist to support security operations at a high-volume manufacturing environment. This position plays a key role in managing employee and contractor access, badge administration, facility security support, mobile device enrollment, MFA assistance, security audits, and controlled tool/device tracking.

The ideal candidate will have prior experience in physical security, access control, badge administration, facility security operations, or security desk support , along with strong communication and customer service skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Issue, inspect, troubleshoot, and audit employee and contractor security badges.
• Support daily access control and credential management activities.
• Assist employees, contractors, and visitors with facility access requirements.
• Track, inspect, and audit security devices, tools, seals, and controlled items.
• Maintain accurate records and logs for badges, parking permits, placards, and temporary access passes.
• Scan USB drives, CDs, and other portable media through approved virus protection systems.
• Assist users with Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM/MDM) device enrollment and troubleshooting.
• Support Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) setup and basic user access issues.
• Perform facility security audits and support compliance activities.
• Assist with contractor security training and security awareness activities.
• Maintain professional communication with employees, contractors, visitors, and internal teams.
• Follow all site security procedures, policies, and documentation requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years of experience in physical security, access control, badge coordination, facility security, or administrative security support.
• Experience with badge or credential management systems.
• Familiarity with physical access control systems.
• Strong documentation, audit, and record-keeping skills.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Basic experience supporting MFA, mobile devices, EMM, or MDM platforms is preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, security-sensitive environment.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Additional Requirements

• Must be able to pass a pre-employment background check and drug screening.
• Must be able to work a 12-hour day shift schedule .
• Openings available for A Shift and C Shift .
• Candidates must be able to work onsite in Austin, TX or Taylor, TX .

Ideal Background

Candidates with experience in the following roles may be a strong fit:

• Physical Security Specialist
• Access Control Specialist
• Security Operations Specialist
• Badge Coordinator
• Security Administrator
• Security Service Center Specialist
• Security Officer with badge/access-control responsibilities
• Facility Security Coordinator