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Physical Security Specialist (Security Specialist - Applied Technology)
Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison SystemWashington, DC
$121,785 – $158,322
Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved November 2, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.
What this role is
A technical specialist role within the Federal Bureau of Prisons' Physical Security Unit, designing and evaluating security technology systems including counter-drone systems, sensors, and telecommunications infrastructure to protect correctional facilities. This role suits candidates with hands-on experience integrating security systems, conducting radio frequency analysis, or overseeing physical security implementations in secure environments.
Our summary, not Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
What they ask for
Required
- One year of specialized experience at the next lower grade level or equivalent education
- Experience with security technology systems in a correctional or institutional setting
- Ability to analyze and test physical security technologies
Nice to have
- Experience leading integration of perimeter detection sensors
- Experience implementing layered physical security systems for correctional environments
- Experience conducting RF spectrum surveys to identify unauthorized transmissions