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Physical Security Specialist
Bonneville Power Administration · Posted 16 days ago
On-site Portland, OR $96K – $125K Apply by Sep 25, 2026 Security Administration ENTJESFJESTJISTJ Operations
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This position is located with Bonneville Power Administration, in Physical Security (NNT) organization of Security and Continuity of Operations (NN), Chief Administrative Office (N). A successful candidate in the Physical Security Specialist position will plan, develop, and implement a physical security program, ensuring compliance with applicable standards, risk informed, and integrated into the security and continuity of operations program.
What You'll Do
- →As a Physical Security Specialist, you will: Program Planning & Strategy: Plans, implements, and evaluates a comprehensive physical security program to protect critical infrastructure, facilities, and personnel against threats and disruptions.
- →Policy & Compliance Guidance: Interprets laws, directives, and industry standards to develop physical security policies, procedures, and site security plans, serving as an authoritative advisor on security requirements.
- →Vulnerability Assessments & Systems Design: Conducts risk and vulnerability surveys of facilities and recommends the installation of physical security systems, such as access controls, alarms, and surveillance equipment.
- →Contract Oversight: Manages and oversees armed security service contracts by defining operational requirements, monitoring contractor performance, and ensuring compliance with safety and budgetary guidelines.
- →Audits, Inspections & Quality Control: Coordinates and participates in physical security audits and inspections, identifies security lapses or deficiencies, and implements corrective actions.
- →Incident Response & Investigations: Responds to security incidents-such as unauthorized access, theft, vandalism, or sabotage-and conducts investigations by gathering evidence, interviewing witnesses, and coordinating with law enforcement officials.
Requirements
- ✓In accordance with Executive Order 14170, applicants are encouraged to respond to four short, free-response, essay questions in the questionnaire.
- ✓Answer to these questions is not scored or rated.
- ✓Your answers will be reviewed by the hiring manager and agency leadership if you are referred for selection consideration.
- ✓When you apply you will be asked a series of questions to determine your eligibility for employment and your qualification for this position specifically.
- ✓You must answer all of these questions completely and truthfully.
- ✓Key Requirements: You must be a United States Citizen.
- ✓This employer participates in the e-Verify program.
- ✓Males must abide by Selective Service registration requirements.
- ✓You will be required to report in person to the official duty location.
- ✓Conditions of Employment: This position requires a valid driver's license as a condition of employment.
- ✓This position requires an initial drug test prior to appointment and random drug or drug and alcohol testing thereafter.
- ✓Failure to test or a positive result on random drug or drug and alcohol tests conducted after appointment may result in removal from Federal employment.
- ✓This position requires a preemployment medical exam, at BPA expense, prior to appointment due to the physical requirements of the position.
- ✓This position has been designated as Critical Sensitive, High Risk and requires a security clearance at the DOE "Q" level; the incumbent will be required to access, process, use, and safeguard classified information.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 44539a4e-8173-4a38-adfe-52f19c19e6b1
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