Physical Security Specialist (Entry-Level)

Physical Security Specialist (Entry-Level)

Position Description

We are seeking a security minded professional who thrives in a fast paced environment and is committed to providing exceptional customer service. As the face of our Fairfax, Virginia office, you will play a key role in maintaining a safe, secure, and welcoming workplace for CGI Partners, clients, contractors, and visitors.

This position combines front desk operations and physical security responsibilities, requiring strong interpersonal skills, sound judgment, attention to detail, and a commitment to security compliance. The successful candidate will support facility operations through access control, visitor management, security monitoring, emergency coordination, and administrative support while promoting a professional and customer focused environment.

The ideal candidate will:

. Serve as the primary point of contact for Partners, visitors, vendors, and contractors.

. Demonstrate professionalism, discretion, and strong customer service skills.

. Adhere to security protocols while maintaining a welcoming environment.

. Exercise sound judgment when identifying and responding to security concerns.

. Effectively communicate with individuals across all levels of the organization.

. Perform all duties on site during designated operational hours.

This position is located in Fairfax, VA.

Your future duties and responsibilities

Physical Security Operations

. Conduct routine facility and perimeter inspections to verify the integrity of entrances, exits, physical barriers, and restricted access areas.

. Monitor CCTV, intrusion detection, and other physical security systems; identify, document, and escalate unusual or suspicious activity.

. Manage Partner, visitor, contractor, and vendor access processes, ensuring compliance with credentialing requirements and established access control procedures.

. Verify access authorizations and restrict entry to designated security zones to authorized personnel only.

. Maintain situational awareness and proactively identify potential security risks or vulnerabilities.

. Escort Partners, visitors, contractors, or vendors when required.

. Document, track, and escalate physical security incidents, safety concerns, and facility related issues in accordance with established procedures.

. Assist with implementation and continuous improvement of facility security processes and compliance initiatives.

. Support Insider Threat and Counterintelligence awareness and reporting efforts.

. Coordinate security related matters with management, the Facility Security Officer, Industrial Security personnel, and other stakeholders.

Emergency Response and Coordination

. Serve as a central coordination point between Facilities, Industrial Security, building management, and office personnel during emergency notifications, incidents, and facility disruptions.

. Assist with facility emergency response procedures and security related communications.

. Support accountability, reporting, and escalation activities during emergencies or security events.

. Communicate relevant alerts and security information to appropriate personnel.

Reception and Visitor Management

. Welcome CGI Partners, clients, visitors, and vendors in a professional and security conscious manner.

. Process visitors in accordance with established visitor management procedures.

. Respond to inquiries and service requests.

Required qualifications to be successful in this role

. High school diploma or equivalent.

. Strong interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills.

. Ability to create a professional, welcoming, and security conscious environment.

. Ability to enforce security procedures while maintaining exceptional customer service standards.

. Ability to manage competing priorities, visitor interactions, security responsibilities, and administrative tasks while maintaining professionalism and attention to detail.

. Strong situational awareness and sound judgment in identifying and responding to potential security concerns.

. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and Teams.

. Ability to learn new technologies, systems, and processes quickly.

. Ability to maintain confidentiality and protect sensitive information.

. Ability to work assigned shift schedule (typically 5:30 AM to 1:30 PM or 12:30 PM to 8:30 PM).

. Ability to travel and support additional CGI Federal facilities as business needs require.

Desired qualifications/non-essential skills

Preferred Experience

. Zero to two years of experience in physical security, reception operations, customer service, facilities support, hospitality, military service, law enforcement, or a related field.

. Experience working in a corporate office, government, or secure facility environment.

. Familiarity with access control systems, CCTV monitoring, visitor management systems, or security operations.

. Experience interacting with visitors, vendors, contractors, and customers in a professional setting.

Highly Desired Qualifications

. Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance.

. Experience supporting security, facilities, or administrative operations in a regulated environment.

. Knowledge of physical security principles, security awareness practices, and incident reporting procedures.

CGI is required by law in some jurisdictions to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The determination of this range includes various factors not limited to skill set, level, experience, relevant training, and licensure and certifications. To support the ability to reward for merit based performance, CGI typically does not hire individuals at or near the top of the range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role in the U.S. is $48,100.00 $108,000.00.

CGI Federal's benefits are offered to eligible professionals on their first day of employment to include:

. Competitive compensation

. Comprehensive insurance options

. Matching contributions through the 401(k) plan and the share purchase plan

. Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick time

. Paid parental leave

. Learning opportunities and tuition assistance

. Wellness and Well being programs

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