Physical Security Specialist

13-Jan-2026

10601

As the Savannah River Site's management and operations contractor since 2008, Savannah River Nuclear Solutions (SRNS) makes the world safer. With safety and security in the forefront, SRNS develops innovative approaches to deliver on our environmental commitments and nuclear materials challenges; supplies products and services necessary to maintain the nation's nuclear deterrent; secures nuclear materials to prevent unwanted proliferation; and transforms nuclear materials into assets and stable waste forms.

The SRNS workforce is highly capable, engaged, and adaptable to meet existing and expanding missions. SRNS employees apply superior expertise and innovative solutions to complex and challenging national and global issues. We have the knowledge to address a range of national and international nuclear issues. We make the world safer - and you can, too.

Safeguards & Security

Physical Security Specialist

P3

$72,100 - $101,000

This is the range within which SRNS expects the majority of qualified candidates would enter this role if offered. Actual offers may be more or less than the amounts shown depending on candidate's qualifications, experience, internal equity, and other factors.

Site Security personnel safeguard individuals, property, information, and assets against potential threats and unwanted access. They monitor security systems and respond promptly to security incidents. They assess security and emergency risks and implement training and preventative measures. They ensure compliance with security procedures and requirements.

Physical security specialists develop Safeguards and Security planning documents for complex facilities and on/offsite missions to ensure that protective measures are commensurate with security assets and compliant with federal law, DOE directives, and other national drivers. They research information, review, and verify accuracy of data, formulate plans, and coordinate concurrences/approvals, classify, distribute, review periodically (IAW 470.4B), and update Safeguards & Security documents as required.

Physical Security Specialists plan, conduct, and document assigned FA-18 self-assessment responsibilities. They lead and present sensitive unclassified/classified formal and informal briefings and meetings. They approve Prohibited and Controlled Articles (PACA) passes, site/security area access, Non-Human Reliability Program requests, and other security requests. They analyze existing and future security postures for compliance and potential cost savings.

• Provide complex procedures for the protection of DOE / NNSA security interests including Special Nuclear Material (SNM), vital equipment, classified matter, and Government property. Responsible for ensuring and promoting compliance for the M&O contractor Safeguards and Security (S&S) Program for the assigned security area(s). Detailed coordination with M&O Operations, Construction, and other Site contractors including the Protective Force (PF) contractor and management.
• Conduct various S&S self-assessments, OPSEC assessments, etc. to determine S&S compliance and/or noncompliance with source documents.
• Provide S&S planning documents for complex facilities, missions, and transportation to ensure that protective measures are commensurate with security interests. Research information, review, and verify accuracy of data, formulate plan and coordinate concurrence, classify, distribute, review annually, and update as required the following facility S&S documents:
  Facility Security Plans, Modified Security Plans, Exemptions and Equivalencies, and other security documents / plans. Serve as physical security matter expert in support of complex Vulnerability Assessment Reports and Security Risk Assessments.
• Analyze existing and future security postures for potential efficiencies.
• Provide oversight and technical support for complex facilities and/or programs to assure effective and efficient implementation of protection programs for SNM, vital equipment, classified matter, Government property, and radiological, toxicological, and industrial sabotage targets. Serve as the area-specific liaison and coordination activities with the PF contractor including scheduling/leading walkdowns and supporting security documentation.
• Support the M&O Incidents of Security Concern and OPSEC Programs.
• Coordinate support and/or activities for all Force-on-Force exercises, Limited Scope Performance Tests, changes to access control, compensatory measures, security/VIP tours, and follow up with daily activity reports. Assist in resolving requests for Operations and PF assistance.
• Establish and enhance effective communications between Operating Divisions, Support Divisions, S&S organizations, DOE-SROO and NNSA-SRFO, and the PF…