Physical Security Officer

Thales Defense & Security, Inc. (TDSI) Headquartered in Clarksburg, MD, is a U.S. company that has been serving domestic and international defense Air, Land and Sea domains for 60+ years. With over 1,000 employees, TDSI and its four subsidiaries (Advanced Acoustic Concepts, Digital Receiver Technology, Tampa Microwave, and Trusted Cyber Technologies), supports U.S. Joint Services, special operations forces and multi-national partners with a variety of communication, visualization, signal intelligence/electronic warfare, and sensor/sonar capabilities.

TDSI’s key technologies include tactical handheld radios, expeditionary satellite terminals, helmet-mounted displays, optics and target recognition capability, advanced radars, undersea sensing and missile systems. Lives depend on what we do!

• Yearly Incentive Compensation Plan
• Medical insurance for self and eligible family members
• Generous 401(k) program- up to 7% company contribution and 100% immediate vesting
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid wellness, vacation, and holiday leave
• Paid maternity, paternity, and parental leave
• 9/80 Work Schedule (every other Friday off)
• Hybrid working environment

We currently have an opening for a Physical Security Officer in our Clarksburg, Maryland office. This position reports to the Corporate FSO.

• Support implementation and enforcement of TDSI’s physical security compliance program, policies, and procedures, in coordination with the Corporate FSO or Security Manager.
• Oversee day-to-day recordkeeping/logging, reporting, access/visitor management, and other administrative requirements under the NISPOM.
• Serve as liaison to physical security vendors and service providers in support of TDSI’s physical security needs.
• Coordinate physical security vulnerability assessments.
• Assist in conducting and coordinating NISPOM self-assessments, audits, and DCSA site assessments.
• Collaborate with TDSI’s Information Technology (IT) Department to ensure security specific network connectivity.
• Drive enforcement of TDSI visitor control policies and oversee badging of employees and visitors.
• Support operation and maintenance of TDSI physical security systems; video cameras, badge readers, biometric scanners and alarm systems, for all TDSI facilities nationwide.
• Support site security requirements and system upgrades for all TDSI subsidiary facilities as needed.
• Collaborate with a team for on-call response and manage 24/7 service provider for physical security and after-hours checks including responding to anomalies/alarms.
• Coordinate badging activities and access controls systems for all TDSI sites, including Lenel and AMAG systems.
• Collaborate on site visits to TDSI facilities to assess and validate physical security processes and system integrity.
• Interaction and coordination with security guard company for after-hours alarm responses, as needed.
• Participate in routine conduct of random inspections / package inspection program.
• Serve as an alternate COMSEC Manager.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• U.S. Citizenship required. Ability to obtain and maintain US Secret Level Security Clearance upon hire.
• Excellent verbal and written communications. Fluent in English.
• 5+ years’ experience managing physical security systems and requirements.
• Proven experience in physical security operations and protocols.
• Strong knowledge of access control systems (e.g., badge readers, door control systems, etc.).
• A self-motivated work ethic.
• Must have understanding of the National Industrial Security Program…