Physical Security Specialist - Mid

Location: Crystal City, Virginia; Alexandria, Virginia; Norfolk, Virginia; Arlington, Virginia; Virginia; Hampton, Virginia; Chesapeake, Virginia; Virginia Beach, Virginia; Newport News, Virginia; Portsmouth, Virginia; Fairfax, Virginia; Langley AFB, Virginia; Herndon, Virginia; Chantilly, Virginia; Falls Church, Virginia; Manassas, Virginia; McLean, Virginia; Vienna, Virginia; Reston, Virginia; Dumfries, Virginia; Rosslyn, Virginia; Richmond, Virginia; Fort Belvoir, Virginia; Quantico, Virginia; Ashland, Virginia; Clintwood, Virginia; Dahlgren, Virginia; Dam Neck, Virginia; Dunbar, West Virginia; Fort Eustis, Virginia; Fort Gregg-Adams, Virginia; Fort Lee, Virginia; Fort Myer, Virginia; Fort Story, Virginia; Fredericksburg, Virginia; Gainesville, Virginia; Glen Allen, Virginia; Glen Jean, West Virginia; Harrisonburg, Virginia; Kearneysville, West Virginia; Potomac Falls, Virginia; Shepherdstown, West Virginia; Springfield, Virginia; Suffolk, Virginia; West Virginia; Williamsburg, Virginia; Yorktown, Virginia

Position Description & Qualifications

Looking for an opportunity at a place where you can have an influence every day? Then Serco has the right opportunity for you! 

As a Physical Security Specialist - Mid, you will provide physical security support to a Department of Defense customer supporting the F-35 Joint Program Office mission. Bring your security experience, organizational skills, and attention to detail to help support physical security documentation, access processes, and mission protection activities. 

You will work closely with government and contractor personnel to support security operations, maintain critical records and documentation, coordinate physical security actions, and help ensure compliance with established security requirements. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to a high-visibility defense program while supporting the protection of personnel, facilities, and sensitive information in a mission-focused environment. 

In This Role, You Will: 

• Support physical security activities, including facility security documentation, access coordination, records management, and action tracking. 

• Assist with maintaining physical security files, trackers, reports, and related documentation. 

• Coordinate with government and contractor personnel to support timely completion of physical security actions. 

• Support meeting preparation, reporting, briefings, inspections, data calls, and suspense tracking. 

• Review security-related documentation for accuracy, completeness, and consistency. 

• Help identify process improvements and support disciplined execution of recurring physical security requirements. 

• Support physical security inspections, assessments, audits, and corrective action activities. 

• Assist with access control processes, visitor management activities, and facility security requirements. 

• Monitor recurring physical security requirements and ensure actions are completed within established timelines. 

• Provide administrative and operational support for physical security programs protecting facilities, personnel, equipment, and sensitive information. 

To Be Successful in This Role You Will Have: 

• U.S. Citizenship. 

• Bachelor's degree. 

• Minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience supporting physical security, facility security, access control, inspections, or related Department of Defense security functions. 

• Prior experience working in a secure facility. 

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance. 

• Experience maintaining security records, reports, trackers, and supporting documentation. 

• Knowledge of physical security principles, policies, procedures, and security compliance requirements. 

• Strong customer, interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills. 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. 

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. 

• This position is on-site. 

• Must be able to work in the Arlington, Virginia office Monday through Friday during normal business hours. 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Active Top Secret security clearance with Special Access Program (SAP) experience preferred. 

• Current active Secret or Top-Secret security clearance. 

• Prior experience working in a Security Countermeasures environment. 

• Experience supporting the Department of Defense physical security programs. 

• Experience supporting classified facilities and security compliance activities. 

• Familiarity with physical security inspections, access control programs, and facility security requirements. 

• Experience supporting large, complex government organizations and cross-functional teams. 

• Demonstrated ability to identify process improvements and support operational excellence. 

Additional Information 

This position supports the F-35 Joint Program Office and requires the ability to work effectively in a mission-focused environment while maintaining high standards of professionalism, confidentiality, and attention to detail. 

Proposal Position Notice 

Serco Inc. is using this posting for the purpose of responding to a proposal. We are interested in qualified candidates in the event of a contract award. This position is not currently funded/active. Should Serco be awarded the contract, and you meet the qualifications of the position, you will be considered in the selection process. 

Company Overview

Serco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc. In North America, Serco’s 9,000 employees strive to make an impact every day across 100 sites in the areas of Defense, Citizen Services, and Transportation. We help our clients deliver vital services more efficiently while increasing the satisfaction of their end customers. Serco serves every branch of the U.S. military, numerous U.S. Federal civilian agencies, the Intelligence Community, the Canadian government, state, provincial and local governments, and commercial clients. While your place may look a little different depending on your role, we know you will find yours here. Wherever you work and whatever you do, we invite you to discover your place in our world. Serco is a place you can count on and where you can make an impact because every contribution matters.

To review Serco benefits please visit: https://careers.serco-na.com/us/en/what-we-offer. If you require an accommodation with the application process please email: careers@serco-na.com">careers@serco-na.com or call the HR Service Desk at 800-628-6458, option 1. Please note, due to EEOC/OFCCP compliance, Serco is unable to accept resumes by email.

Candidates may be asked to present proof of identify during the selection process. If requested, this will require presentation of a government-issued I.D. (with photo) with name and address that match the information entered on the application. Serco will not take possession of or retain/store the information provided as proof of identity. For more information on how Serco uses your information, please see our Applicant Privacy Policy and Notice.

Serco does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies without being a contracted approved vendor. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Serco and will not be obligated to pay a placement or contract fee. If you are interested in becoming an approved vendor at Serco, please email Agencies@serco-na.com">Agencies@serco-na.com.

Serco is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Pay Transparency

Our Total Rewards package includes competitive pay, performance-based incentives, and benefits that promote well-being and work-life balance-so you can thrive both professionally and personally. Eligible employees also gain access to a wide range of benefits from comprehensive health coverage and health savings accounts to retirement plans, life and disability insurance, and time-off programs that support work-life balance. Program availability may vary based on factors such as contract type, location, hire date, and applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Salary range: The range for this position can be found at the top of this posting. This range is provided as a general guideline and represents a good faith estimate across all experience levels. Actual base salary will be determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the scope of the role, relevant experience, job-related knowledge, education and training, key skills, and geographic market considerations. For roles available in multiple states, the range may vary to reflect differences in local labor markets. In addition to base salary, eligible positions may include other forms of compensation such as annual bonuses or long-term incentive opportunities. Benefits - Comprehensible benefits for full-time employees (part-time employees receive a limited package tailored to their role):

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Robust vacation and sick leave benefits, and flexible work arrangements where permitted by role or contract
• 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages that can be purchased, including pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Employee Assistance Plan

To review all Serco benefits please visit: https://careers.serco-na.com/us/en/about-us.

Serco complies with all applicable state and local leave laws, including providing time off under the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act for eligible Colorado residents, in alignment with our policies and benefit plans. The application window for this position is for no more than 60 days. We encourage candidates to apply promptly after the posting date, as the position may close earlier if filled or if the application volume exceeds expectations. Please submit applications exclusively through Serco’s external (or internal) career site. If an applicant has any concerns with job posting compliance, please send an email to: careers@serco-na.com">careers@serco-na.com.