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Physical Security Specialist

Salary

$54,601.00 - $62,791.00 Annually

Location

Norfolk, VA

Job Type

Permanent Full-time

Job Number

13224

Department

General Services

Opening Date

07/25/2025

Closing Date

8/10/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

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Description

Norfolk, Virginia is America's most authentic and urban waterfront city. Home to the world's largest naval station and the business, arts, and cultural center of Coastal Virginia, Norfolk has been rated a top place to live, work, play, and raise a family by numerous publications. Working for the City of Norfolk is an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of others. With our commitment to competitive pay and a strong retirement package, you can do good for your community and do well for yourself. Join a caring workplace that proudly celebrates uniqueness, authenticity, and a shared commitment to improving the lives of our residents.

The General Services Security Division is responsible for the safety and security of over 250 city government facilities and their employees and patrons. The division is staffed with employees responsible for access control, armed security, physical security, and administrative functions.

The Department of General Services is seeking a Physical Security Specialist for the Security Division. This position is responsible for providing technical administrative support for the City's security by overseeing the Central Monitoring Facility and providing technical expertise by assessing and planning the implementation of security systems and other security requirements.

Essential Functions

Essential functions include, but are not limited to:

+ Provides technical and physical support for city facilities, security equipment and security systems.

+ Assists in developing physical security policies, procedures, and regulations for City facilities; Inspects, analyzes, and evaluates security systems.

+ Recommends facility physical security projects, programs, systems, etc.

+ Identifies vulnerabilities and threats to facilities based on a physical inspection of the site, discussion with key staff, and review of past incidents.

+ Assists in the planning, design, implementation, assessment, and improvement of security programs, including access control systems, digital video surveillance systems, CCTV (Closed-circuit television), building automation, and physical intrusion detection systems, in addition to information and decision-making systems.

Education/Experience

Required:

+ Four (4) years of experience supporting a physical security program.

+ Extensive knowledge of state-of-the-art security equipment and the latest technology.

+ Bachelor's degree or equivalent.

Preferred:

+ Three or more years of supervisory experience.

Additional Information & Requirements

Required:

+ Valid driver’s license (A DMV transcript dated within 30 days will be required if selected for hire).

+ Must successfully complete the required National Incident Management System (NIMS) Incident Command System ICS 100, 200, 700, and 800 Certifications within one year of employment.

Preferred:

+ Complete Physical Security Specialist Certification within one year of employment.

+ Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services Armed Security Officer Certification within 6 months of employment.

+ Complete CPR Certification within three months of employment.

Work Schedule

+ Monday – Friday, 40 hours/week. 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Signing Bonus:

+ This position is eligible for a $5,000 signing bonus.

+ Regular full-time and permanent part-time employees may receive paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, employer paid pension plan, basic life insurance, voluntary participation in medical and dental, Section 457 deferred compensation, long-term disability, optional life insurance for self, spouse and children, medical and dependent care reimbursement plans, access to membership in credit union and employer provided parking.

+ Special project/grant employees are generally eligible for the same benefits of regular full-time employees; however, retirement, life insurance and participation in health plans vary depending upon funding and authorization.

+ Temporary/seasonal and part-time employees are generally only eligible for employer provided parking and access to membership in credit union.

+ Retirement

If you are hired October 5, 2010, or after to a position with City of Norfolk Retirement System benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction.

If you are hired January 1, 2022, or after to a position with Virginia Retirement System (VRS) benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction.

+ The Tuition Assistance Program is established to encourage employees toward continued self-development and education. Permanent full-time and permanent part-time classified, unclassified permanent, full-time special projects, and constitutional employees who have completed six months continuous service will be eligible to apply. The applicant’s school of enrollment must be an accredited institution.

NOTE:

The benefits described above are broad generalizations. The specific benefits that an employee may be eligible for are governed by City regulations, as applicable to job type.

Non-City

Positions listed with a job type designation of "Non-City" are not subject to the benefits descriptions above. Refer to the content of the job posting for information regarding these positions.

01

The following Supplemental Questions are specific to the position for which you have applied to assist the hiring manager in screening applications for specific experience being sought. Please be specific in answering these questions as they will be used to evaluate which applications will be given further consideration in the process. Do not answer "see resume" or "see application" as these are not valid answers. Please note that if you are invited to be interviewed by the department, your responses to the following questions may be subject to verification.

+ I understand and will answer the following supplemental questions completely and thoroughly.

02

If you were referred for this position by a current City of Norfolk employee, please provide the employee's full name, department, and job title. If not, please indicate by typing "N/A."

03

Please select the highest level of education you have completed.

+ High School Diploma/GED

+ Some College (6 months or more)

+ Associate Degree

+ Bachelor's Degree

+ Master's Degree or higher

04

Do you have at least four years of supporting a physical security program?

+ Yes

+ No

05

If you indicated yes, please describe your security experience.

06

Would you be able to obtain a Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services Armed Security Officer Certification within 6 months of employment?

+ Yes

+ No

07

How many years of experience do you have planning, designing, and/or implementing security programs?

+ Less than 3 years

+ 3-5 years

+ 5 or more years

08

Please select the response that best describes your level of proficiency using Microsoft programs (email, word, excel, PowerPoint).

+ I do not have any experience

+ Novice (limited experience)

+ Intermediate (practical experience)

+ Expert (extensive experience and training)

09

Do you have a valid driver's license?

+ Yes

+ No

10

Which physical security certifications do you hold?

11

Do you have at least three or more years of supervisory experience?

+ Yes

+ No

12

Do you have the legal right to work in the United States and, upon employment, can you provide documentation to verify this?

+ Yes

+ No

13

Please provide an explanation of any periods of unemployment that are 30 days or longer. Indicate N/A if you have not experienced any periods of unemployment.

14

Are you a current or previous City of Norfolk employee?

+ Yes - I am a current City of Norfolk Employee

+ Yes - I am a previous City of Norfolk Employee

+ No - I am not a previous or current City of Norfolk employee

15

Please indicate your veteran status. (A copy of your long form DD-214 may be required)

+ I am not a Veteran

+ I am a Veteran

+ I am a Disabled Veteran

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