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Physical Security

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Physical security encompasses the measures used to protect people, facilities, and assets from physical threats such as unauthorized access, theft, and vandalism, including locks, access control systems, surveillance cameras, and security personnel. Professionals in this field—security managers, facility directors, and consultants—design layered defenses combining barriers, monitoring, and response protocols. It complements cybersecurity as one pillar of an organization's overall risk management strategy.

Physical Security in the job market

Last checked October 28, 2026

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Open roles requiring Physical Security (9)

SECURITY SPECIALIST

Air Combat Command

Beale Afb, CA · $82,780 – $107,620

This federal position oversees security programs for advanced and special access initiatives, managing information, personnel, physical, and industrial security across military and civilian operations. It suits experienced security professionals ready to implement DoD policies and guide contractors and government officials on complex security matters.

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SUPERVISORY SECURITY OFFICER

United States Fleet Forces Command

Fort Meade, Maryland · $143,913 – $187,093

This role oversees all security operations for highly classified government programs across multiple military installations, directing staff and ensuring compliance with complex federal security protocols. It suits experienced security professionals ready to manage personnel, resolve sophisticated incidents, and guide senior leadership on classification and protection standards.

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PHYSICAL SECURITY SPECIALIST

Commander, Navy Installations Command

Mayport, Florida · $74,678 – $97,087

This federal role involves developing and implementing antiterrorism and physical security programs for a naval installation, including threat assessment, emergency planning, and coordination with partner agencies. It suits someone with experience in security risk management and force protection who can work at the strategic level to safeguard personnel and assets.

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Law Enforcement Specialist (IPPM)

Veterans Health Administration

Full-time · Marion, IL · $74,678 – $97,087

This role combines infrastructure protection program management with traditional law enforcement and crisis intervention duties at a Veterans Affairs police service. It suits experienced federal law enforcement professionals ready to advance to a supervisory position overseeing physical security across multiple medical centers while maintaining direct policing responsibilities.

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SECURITY SPECIALIST

Department of the Air Force Headquarters

Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio · $130,461 – $169,604

This senior-level federal role oversees security policy and compliance across classified Air Force special access programs, directing information systems, personnel, and physical security initiatives. The position suits experienced security professionals ready to manage complex DoD security operations and provide policy guidance to government and contractor stakeholders.

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SECURITY SPECIALIST

Air Mobility Command

Scott AFB, Illinois · $91,779 – $119,315

This role leads an Air Force information protection program across multiple security disciplines, including cybersecurity, physical security, and personnel security. The position suits experienced security professionals ready to manage a team and advise senior command on enterprise-wide risk assessments and mitigation strategies.

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Supervisory Security Specialist

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Alexandria, VA · $121,785 – $158,322

This role oversees security programs for sensitive classified information at a U.S. Army facility, managing compliance, investigations, and policy across multiple security domains. It suits someone with deep experience in classified-information security operations and the ability to work within federal government frameworks.

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Supervisory Security Specialist

GSA, Office of Mission Assurance

Kansas City, MO · $127,829 – $187,093

This federal supervisory role leads the Physical Security Branch within GSA's Office of Mission Assurance, overseeing physical security standards, emergency preparedness integration, and high-level policy implementation across multiple regional locations. The position suits someone with substantial experience managing security programs at an executive level who can balance strategic planning, technical expertise, and personnel leadership in a government environment.

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SECURITY SPECIALIST (ADVANCED PROGRAMS)

Air Combat Command

Beale Afb, CA · $82,780 – $107,620

This federal security specialist role involves overseeing multiple security disciplines—from information and personnel security to physical and industrial controls—for advanced and special access government programs. The position suits experienced security professionals or those with advanced degrees who can independently manage complex security policies and coordinate across multiple program areas.

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Employers hiring for Physical Security

8 in total, most open roles first.

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