Physical Security Specialist

Final date to receive applications: 27 July 2026

Department:
Federal Services

Location:

Rapid City, SD

Compensation: $65,000 - $95,000 / year

The Physical Security Specialist will independently perform a broad range of physical security functions associated with SCIF operations, accreditation, inspections, access control, alarm management, security documentation, and compliance activities. The successful candidate will help ensure Government secure facilities remain fully compliant with applicable physical security requirements and operational standards.

• Execute visitor control procedures for designated SCIF facilities.
• Coordinate with Government security organizations to support SCIF reaccreditation activities.
• Inspect and monitor accredited SCIF physical construction and report facility deficiencies requiring corrective action.
• Maintain Fixed Facility Checklists (FFC) and TEMPEST-related documentation.
• Validate facility changes and modifications for compliance with approved security guidelines.
• Update and maintain physical security Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Emergency Action Procedures (EAPs).
• Conduct and document monthly physical security inspections and quarterly alarm testing activities.
• Serve as a liaison between security offices, facility managers, and security stakeholders.
• Manage facility alarm monitoring programs and maintain access authorization records.
• Administer security documentation, inventories, inspections, and reporting requirements.
• Perform required inspections and operational testing of intrusion detection and alarm systems.
• Program and maintain security access systems, security codes, and locking mechanisms.
• Maintain and audit security container accountability records and associated security forms.

• SCIF operations and physical security administration.
• Access control programs and visitor management procedures.
• Facility accreditation and compliance activities.
• Physical security inspections and audit support.
• Alarm monitoring systems, intrusion detection systems, and facility security controls.
• Security documentation management and recordkeeping.
• Independent problem-solving and coordination with multiple security stakeholders.

Join the Tele Solv Team on our mission to provide quality and unparalleled service to our clients. We are a growing organization that provides a variety of professional and administrative services to public and private organizations with global operations. Rated in the top 1000 businesses in 2019 by  Since its founding in 2000, Tele Solv has been committed to helping organizations solve complex problems.

Our solutions integrate sound management principles with the most appropriate technologies to assist senior executives in effectively managing programmatic, schedule, and technical risks. Tele Solv offers excellent compensation, training, advancement opportunities, and exceptional benefits including PTO, sick leave, up to 11 paid federal holidays, medical, dental, vision, company paid life, short-term and long-term disability insurance, employee assistance program, and matching 401(k) plan.

• PTO
• sick leave
• up to 11 paid federal holidays
• medical
• dental
• vision
• company paid life
• short-term disability insurance
• long-term disability insurance
• employee assistance program
• matching 401(k) plan

This position requires that you obtain a background investigation. As part of this process, the government will perform a criminal, credit, tax, employment, and drug history background check. The government has varying tolerances, with mitigating circumstances, for issues in all of the categories. The government is essentially looking to confirm that you are generally in good financial standing, up to date on your tax filings, rehire eligible with your prior employers, and have adhered to any federal restrictions on illegal drug use, including marijuana, in addition to other checks related on your character and trust worthiness.

Tele Solv Consulting is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.