Physical Security Specialist

Job Title

Physical Security Specialist

Job Description

This is accomplished through crime prevention activities, typical law enforcement actions, emergency response capabilities, special training and tactics, weapons, and equipment and systems utilization.

Evaluates risk and develops procedures and physical security measures designed to safeguard personnel, property, and operations from unauthorized access, espionage, terrorism, sabotage, damage and theft;

Ensures security requirements and appropriate safeguards, cameras, and panic and intrusion alarms are implemented;

Monitors and evaluating existing and planned security projects to ensure timely and quality service conforms to statutory, contractual, and technical requirements;

Collects information and preparing reports on the facility's compliance with VA operations and regulations;

Conducts system audits and evaluates reports of alleged security violations;

Performs law enforcement assignments to prevent or resolve offenses;

Initiates appropriate actions to pursue and apprehend offenders who are leaving the scene of a crime or who attempts to resist arrest;

Performs bomb search functions as required by coordinating such search activities with local bomb squad;

Conducts full investigations over prolonged periods;

Performs search and seizure for evidence to develop case information;

Establishes, develops, and maintains effective working relationships with other staff offices;

Attends security meetings to gather and share new/changed security program information with security personnel;

Develops documents, spreadsheets, graphs, reports and presentations using various automated systems and software packages;

Ensures physical security surveys are followed up promptly;

Performs related duties as required.

Designated Drug-Testing Position: Applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Applicants will not be appointed to the position if a verified positive drug test result is received.

Work Schedule: Monday thru Fri, 7:00am - 3:30pm, hours may be detailed by Chief of Police

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Position Description/PD#: Physical Security Specialist/ PD99826S