Security Specialist - Senior

Job Family:

Business Operations

Travel Required:

Up to 10%

Clearance Required:

Ability to Obtain Top Secret (TS)

What You Will Do:

As a Guidehouse Security Specialist you will support a major federal client in Huntsville, Alabama; Washington, DC; Quantico, Virginia; and Clarksburg, West Virginia. This opportunity has been established to execute a variety of Security functions to support our Nation's Security. The multi year effort requires the expertise in security operations to ensure the facilities are monitored, secured and operated to specific standards in support our National Security client. This opportunity is one where you can work directly with our experts from around the world to support the mission. We partner with the client to ensure all aspects of the requirements are met. We are considered trusted advisors to the Government and look forward to adding additional experts to our high performing team. Integration with the current team and client is of the upmost importance for our leadership and a direct driver to the success of the program. Your career success is one of our measures of program health.

A typical day for the Guidehouse Security Specialists the right balance of advising the client of security planning, supervising a team of security professionals, and executing daily operational functions.

Leading a team of Security Specialist:

• Plans, organizes, directs, and supports all activities identified in the Task Order
• Monitors employee performance and productivity
• Develops and implements training programs and remedial actions as necessary
• Responsible for formulating and enforcing work standards
• Assigns and manages Contractor schedules; reviews work discrepancies
• Supervising Contractor personnel
• Assisting in all project management task performance
• Preparing, reviewing and submitting required reports and communicating policies, purpose and goals of the organization to subordinates; and
• Shall be responsible for the overall performance and quality assurance at designated duty station
• Continuously communicate with Government Program Manager as to status of contractor personnel and work products

Executing Security Duties:

• Monitoring Access Control, Intrusion Detection and Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) Systems
• Dispatching Guard Force to Incidents and Alarm Activations
• Review and Prepare Documentation, daily blotter, incident report documentation
• Conducts Access Control Duties Into the Redstone Operations Center.
• Receives incoming and redirects telephone calls
• Maintains building Standard Form-700, Security Container
• Maintains Building Emergency Point of Contact lists
• Monitors Facility Systems and Reports Issues to Facility Points of Contact
• Operates the Stationary and Mobile Radio System
• Follows Procedures in Accordance with Standard Operating Procedures
• Central Command Post for All Security Related Actions Taken During Emergency and Non-Emergency Situations inside the facilities
• Makes Appropriate Notifications during Day-To-Day Operations, Alarm Activations and Emergency Situations
• Conducts perimeter security checks and Crisis Alert responses for all campus buildings
• Operate active vehicle barrier systems, as appropriate.

What You Will Need:

• Ability to obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET federal security clearance.
• High school diploma, or equivalent.
• Five (5) or more years of experience working in a security function directly related to the discipline required.

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• An ACTIVE and CURRENT TOP SECRET federal security clearance
• Bachelor's degree in any field of study is preferred, advanced degrees desired
• Technical training or expertise may be required for certain disciplines.

What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
• Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Basic Life & Supplemental Life
• Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Student Loan PayDown
• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
• Skills Development & Certifications
• Employee Referral Program
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
• Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
• Mobility Stipend

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at [email protected]. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.

Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.