Location: Amarillo, TX - Pantex Plant
Job Title: Physical Security Specialist - Sr. Specialist
Career Level From: Specialist
Career Level To: Senior Specialist
Organization: Physical Security (50994771)
Job Specialty: Physical Security
What You'll Do
Develops and implements access and perimeter control operational procedures. Conveys and verifies security requirements. Develops and manages corrective actions to upgrade the physical and technical posture of the site plans, and executes the physical security systems and service requirements for the company. Responsible for the coordination, installation, upgrade, conversion or servicing of alarm systems, access controls, video cameras, radio systems, and all other types of physical security equipment. Defines physical security system standards, policies, required upgrades, maintenance, and day-to-day management of all security systems through system integrators or internal resources. Maintains an in-depth knowledge of the state-of-the-art security equipment standards and technology encompassing all physical security products. Provides system solutions to specific security concerns identified through customer requests and security audits. Acts as liaison to field operations in the areas of design and implementation of physical security systems. Identifies and recommends electronic access control equipment designed to detect unauthorized entry into facilities or property.
In addition, this position acts as the Security Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Pantex properties and security projects. Responsibilities include:
- Research new technology as it relates to the security field and make recommendations based on subject-matter expertise
- Preparation and implementation of projects and procedures required for construction, modification, replacement, repair or safety of security facilities and systems
- Maintenance liaison with internal and external customer representatives on programs, projects and activities with other divisions to ensure completion of programs in accordance with delivery schedules
- Manage design of equipment or systems involving security projects (internal and external)
- Planning and scheduling work on assigned programs and following up to ensure specifications are met
- Review and approval of preliminary drawings of physical and mechanical security method
- Management of project teams through problem-solving processes utilizing facilitation skills
What You Can Expect
- Meaningful work and unique opportunities to support missions vital to national and global security
- Top-notch, dedicated colleagues
- Generous pay and benefits with a stable organization
- Career advancement and professional development programs
- Work-life balance fostered through flexible work options and wellness initiatives
Minimum Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in engineering/science/security management discipline: Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience, with typical engineering/science/security management experience ranging from 6 to 10 years
- OR Master's degree: Minimum 2 years of relevant experience.
- OR applicants without a bachelor's degree may be considered based on a combination of at least 12 years of completed education and/or relevant experience
Department of Energy (DOE) Order 426.2A Requirements
Not applicable
Preferred Job Requirements
The selected candidate must have demonstrated:
- Skill planning work to meet scheduled completion dates within time, cost and resource requirements
- Proficient understanding of Automated Security Systems, Configuration Management principles, Life-Cycle management, and physical security concepts, electrical/mechanical design concepts
- Skill scheduling and coordinating work to be accomplished during a specific time period
- Experience reading and interpreting schematics, system drawings, complex technical information and DOE Orders, specifically DOE O 473.1A, Physical Protection Program.
- Skill performing assessment-related duties to determine effectiveness of security systems
- Skill analyzing complex issues, determining weaknesses and developing workable solutions to safeguards and security issues
- Skill presenting information and communicating clearly with all levels through the oral and written word
- Skill troubleshooting security systems, making recommendations for repair and/or replacement, and offering solutions
Why Pantex?
You get #morethanajob. We encourage employees to achieve a healthy personal balance among home, work and the community. One of the ways we embrace work-life balance is by offering flexible work arrangements that provide alternatives to the traditional workweek, while still meeting business needs. Top talent and personal commitment mean more to our success than any other factors, so we reward our people with the kinds of benefits that make a positive difference in the quality of their lives. Benefits such as: medical plan, prescription drug plan, vision plan, dental plan, employer matched 401(k) savings plan, disability coverage, education reimbursement and many more. Want to stay healthy and fit but hate the cost of a gym membership? Take advantage of one of our onsite workout facilities and eat healthy in our onsite cafeterias. Much more than a workplace, at Pantex you can build a career that lasts a lifetime.
Notes
The minimum education and experience for the lowest career level in the job posting range are listed under Minimum Job Requirements. Successful candidates hired into a higher career level than the minimum in the range must meet the requirements listed in the job leveling charts for the career level into which they are being hired.
If a range of Career Levels is posted, i.e., Senior Associate to Senior Specialist, internal applicants already in one of the Career Levels would come across at their current Career Level. Internal applicants currently in a lower level Career Level would move to the lowest posted Career Level.
Requires a Q clearance; however all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of their current clearance status. The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance is required.
Position may require entry into Materials Access Areas (MAA) and participation in the Human Reliability Program (HRP). If HRP is required, candidate must complete a counterintelligence-scope polygraph, pursuant to 10CFR 709. Medical requirements may apply.
Pantex is a drug-free workplace. Candidates accepting a job offer will be required to pass a pre-placement physical, drug screening and background investigation. As an employee, you may be required to receive and maintain a security clearance from the United States Department of Energy in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to sensitive information or matter. U.S. citizenship is a requirement for security clearance applicants. All employees are subject to being randomly selected for drug testing without advance notification.
Pantex is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, disability or veteran status.
