Watch Officer

Job Description

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Watch Officer who is responsible for executing procedures and processes that ensure the physical protection of personnel, facilities, and government property. This role supports safety and security operations by monitoring activity, compiling incident data, and enforcing compliance with company and regulatory requirements. At higher levels, the Watch Officer also serves as a subject matter expert and advisor to internal stakeholders on physical and personal security issues.

General shifts will be as followed:

6AM - 2PM, 2PM - 10PM, 10PM - 6PM

This is subject to change depending on what is needed by the program moving forward.

Primary Responsibilities :

• Execute daily security protocols to protect personnel, assets, and facilities.
• Monitor and respond to security incidents and alarms in accordance with established procedures.
• Compile and maintain records and reports related to loss control, security breaches, and accidents.
• Assist in internal investigations, ensuring compliance with legal standards and company policies.
• Provide input on improvements to security procedures and incident response practices.
• Coordinate with internal departments and external agencies as necessary during security incidents.
• At higher levels:
• Monitoring and Surveillance:
• Incident Response and Coordination:
• Communication and Liaison:

Basic Qualifications

• An active Top Secret/SCI with ability to obtain a Polygraph before hire
• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Demonstrated professional experience in emergency management, risk assessment, security operations, or a related field.
• Foundational knowledge of emergency response, crisis management, and incident reporting protocols.
• Ability to monitor, analyze, and report on global threats, including natural disasters, political unrest, terrorism, and workplace violence.
• Familiarity with tools and systems used for tracking threats, vulnerabilities, and risk indicators.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience creating situation reports or awareness briefs.
• Basic understanding of corporate recovery, contingency planning, and workplace security best practices.
• Ability to work independently under supervision and follow established procedures for incident documentation and escalation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active Top Secret/SCI with Polygraph clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Emergency Management, Security Studies, Criminal Justice, Homeland Security, or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• 1–2 years of experience supporting enterprise-level security, emergency preparedness, or threat intelligence programs.
• Experience conducting or supporting workplace investigations, including insider threats, counterintelligence, or executive protection activities.
• Working knowledge of incident and crisis response tools or platforms (e.g., Everbridge, NC4, OnSolve, etc.).
• Familiarity with federal, state, or industry regulations relevant to workplace security and emergency response (e.g., FEMA, DHS, OSHA).
• Demonstrated experience writing and presenting threat awareness communications or briefings to employees and/or leadership.
• Exposure to global security monitoring and international threat assessment.
• Certifications such as:
• FEMA ICS/NIMS training
• Certified Emergency Manager (CEM)
• ASIS certifications (e.g., APP, PSP)
• Security+ or similar credentials
• First aid and CPR certified.