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Physical Security Officer
Quick Facts
- Hiring Agency: Geological Survey
- Department: Department of the Interior
- Location: Reston, Virginia
- Salary: $121785 – $158322/yr
- Hiring Path: Fed Transition
- Number of Openings: 1
- Telework Eligible: Yes
- Security Clearance: Sensitive Compartmented Information
- Date Posted: 2026-09-10
- Application Deadline: 2026-09-16
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Job Summary
You will serve as the Physical Security Officer with the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). You will be responsible for managing the USGS Physical Security Program and implementation of the Interagency Security Committee standards for U.S. government facilities.
Key Responsibilities
Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: Oversee the Physical Security Section, providing leadership, technical oversight, and direction to staff conducting physical security assessments and inspections across all Bureau, Regions, Mission Areas, Centers, and supported personnel.
Oversee and conduct Interagency Security Committee (ISC) compliant assessments for Agency facilities, identify security vulnerabilities in systems, procedures, and infrastructure, and determine threat levels to establish appropriate countermeasure baselines. Develop, maintain, and update physical security policies, guidance materials, and threat definitions, ensuring alignment with DOI and Interagency Security Committee (ISC) requirements and evolving security conditions.
Serve as a subject matter expert to senior leadership, participating in interdisciplinary and interagency teams to support strategic planning, reengineering initiatives, and bureau-wide physical security programs, including education, awareness, and active-shooter training. Prepare and review all physical security correspondence, including mandated reports, cover letters, and documentation related to physical security activities and compliance.
Requirements & Education
This position does not allow substituting education for experience.
Contact
StaffingTeam5@ios.doi.gov
Frequently Asked Questions
Which agency is hiring for this position?
This position is with Geological Survey, Department of the Interior.
What is the salary for this position?
The posted pay range is $121785 – $158322/yr.
Is this position remote or telework eligible?
This position is eligible for telework.
What security clearance is required?
This position requires a Sensitive Compartmented Information security clearance.
What is the application deadline?
Applications close on 2026-09-16.
Who is eligible to apply?
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
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