Physical Security Specialist Job Listing at Kelly Services in East Hartford, CT (Job ID US3565530_BH9842692)

Description

Physical Security Specialist
**$66K - $100K/year
*100% onsite*
*Requires at least an active SECRET security clearance to start*

Kelly Government Solutions is hiring for a physical security specialist on a federal government contract with our customer in East Hartford, CT.  This is a contract to hire opportunity.

Job Overview:
The Physical Security Specialist will be primarily designated as a Construction Surveillance Technician (CST). This individual is responsible for ensuring the security and compliance of facilities through expertise in core compliance regulations, facility maintenance, and new construction. This role involves coordinating with government authorities, managing vendors and contractors, overseeing security system installation, and supporting facility accreditation and construction projects. The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of physical security standards to include but not limited to ICD 705, 32 CFR Part 117, UL 2050 & 681, construction processes, and technical security systems, with a focus on delivering high-quality, compliant, and secure environments.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Performing audit, analysis, and interpretation of construction drawings and specifications to identify security vulnerabilities (technical, physical) and associated threats to vulnerabilities associated with Intelligence Community Directive 705 (ICD 705)
• Applying knowledge of all 16 standard construction divisions and security requirements and standards with technical threats posed by foreign intelligence services to mitigate threats to satisfaction of US Government. Each construction method (major and minor, multiple person teams to single persons) introduces opportunities to technical threat
• Documentation of all technical standards necessary for SCIF accreditation

Core Compliance Regulation:

• Develop and maintain room drawings, and UL certificates to meet facility security requirements
• Liaise with Government Authorizing Officials (AOs) to ensure compliance and approvals
• Assist in investigations related to security incidents or breaches
• Facilitate integration of General Security Services (GSS) with facility operations.
• Monitor and manage facility maintenance schedules to ensure compliance and operational efficiency

Facility Maintenance & New Construction:

• Provide construction expertise across all 16 divisions of construction for facility maintenance and new project builds
• Update security requirements for ongoing and new construction projects
• Participate in meetings and bid walks to support project planning and execution
• Manage the project lifecycle, including issuing Security Statements of Work (SOWs), cost and budget management, and vendor coordination
• Oversee contractor performance, providing quality assurance and ensuring adherence to security standards
• Serve as a Construction Surveillance Technician (CST) during construction projects to monitor security compliance

UL & Technical Security System Services:

• Assist Physical Security Manager with installations of Lenel OnGuard systems for access control and security management
• Coordinate security system maintenance and locksmith services, including lock maintenance and contract oversight
• Provide support for UL audits to ensure compliance with UL standards

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in security management, construction management, project management, engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Five (5) + years of experience in physical security, facility compliance, project management, or construction management
• In-depth knowledge of facility accreditation processes
• Expertise in the 16 divisions of construction and experience serving as a Construction Surveillance Technician (CST)
• Proficiency in Lenel OnGuard administration and IDS/ACS hardware management
• Strong project management skills, including budget, scope development and oversight, schedule awareness, and vendor management
• Excellent communication and coordination skills related to working with government officials, contractors, and internal teams
• Ability to develop and implement security policies, procedures, and training programs
• Familiarity with government regulations and standards (e.g., Tempest, FFC, UL certifications)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Physical Security Professional (PSP) or equivalent
• UL Certification for Alarm Systems or equivalent
• Lenel OnGuard certification
• Construction Surveillance Technician (CST) certification
• Certification of RF testing and UL standards
• Experience in guard force training (contracted and proprietary)

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Visit https://www.mykelly.com/help-support-working-with-kelly-us/#Benefits for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

What happens next:
Once you apply, you'll proceed to next steps if your skills and experience look like a good fit. But don't worry – even if this position doesn't work out, you're still in our network. That means our team of expert recruiters will have access to your profile, making your opportunities limitless.

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As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

Why Kelly® Government Solutions?

Looking to connect with premier government agencies or the top 25 federal government contractors? Kelly Government Solutions partners with these organizations to create expert talent solutions that solve the world's most critical challenges. We offer a variety of full-time, project (SOW), seasonal, and surge support opportunities in science, engineering, technology, professional, and administrative support roles. Our experts will connect you to the opportunity that fits your schedule and interests and handle the details of transferring and processing all levels of security clearances. It's just another way we make the job search work for you.

About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we're obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it's about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It's the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It's the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California's state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

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