Locksmith/Assistant Physical Security Specialist

Company Overview

We are a world-class team of professionals who deliver next generation technology and products in robotic and autonomous platforms, ground, soldier, and maritime systems in 50+ locations world-wide. Much of our work contributes to innovative research in the fields of sensor science, signal processing, data fusion, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and augmented reality (AR).

 

QinetiQ US’s dedicated experts in defense, aerospace, security, and related fields all work together to explore new ways of protecting the American Warfighter, Security Forces, and Allies. Being a part of QinetiQ US means being central to the safety and security of the world around us. Partnering with our customers, we help save lives; reduce risks to society; and maintain the global infrastructure on which we all depend.

 

Why Join QinetiQ US?

 

If you have the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges, then you will experience a unique working environment where innovative teams blend different perspectives, disciplines, and technologies to discover new ways of solving complex problems.  In our diverse and inclusive environment, you can be authentic, feel valued, be respected, and realize your full potential. QinetiQ US will support you with workplace flexibility, a commitment to the health and well-being of you and your family and provide opportunities to work with a purpose. We are committed to supporting your success in both your professional and personal lives.

Position Overview

QinetiQ US is looking to hire an experienced Locksmith/Assistant Physical Security Specialist to support our mission work at our Fort Belvoir, VA Customer site. The selected candidate will have responsibility in the following areas:

Responsibilities

PRIMARY DUTIES AS LOCKSMITH

• Drilling of GSA safe containers, vaults, STC doors, to include making necessary repairs, and provide inspections for recertification of safes and doors to meet GSA specifications.
• Installation and servicing electronic and mechanical GSA rated locking hardware and devices. (XO7, XO8, XO9, XO10, S&G 2740B, S&G8077)
• Perform combination changes.
• New lock installation and programming (Cypher, Unican, CO100, E-Plex)
• Run risk assessments, provide security recommendations, and identifying GSA compliance deficiencies. 
• Assembles and disassembles vault locks, padlocks, safe locks, and door locks.
• Repairs and replaces overhead door closers, ADA electronic door closers, electronic door levers, electronic door strikes, MAG locks, AI-phone devices, exit devices, astragals, hinges, door plates, and thresholds.
• Oversee key control system and maintain area key control integrity.
• Working knowledge of key systems, proper pin stack, and key cutting by code.
• Small Format IC Core lock and key repairs and maintenance
• Lock cylinder core pinning and key duplication
• Lock cylinder picking and manipulation techniques to open locks without keys.
• Cuts new or duplicate keys and rekeys locks as necessary.
• Key and re-key Medeco cylinders and produce keys.
• Installs and repairs door hardware, locks, and locking mechanisms.
• Service keyless entry devices. (Card readers, motions ADA access devices).

DUTIES AS ALTERNATE/BACKUP TO PHYSICAL SECURITY SPECIALIST

• With the assistance of the government Team Lead, establishes a program to promote physical security and key control through positive feedback to all levels of the Compound and involve all personnel in taking ownership for the success of the program.
• Manages overall responsibility for physical security (PS) of physical properties.
• Establishes and updates overall policy for the PS aspects of the program. Develops minimum PS, key control, and keyless entry standards, criteria, and procedures for protecting installations and physical properties.
• Oversees compliance of Compound facilities with US Army, Federal, and State guidelines.
• Functions as the focal point for PS and key control matters.
• Aids Administrators in correcting deficiencies by advocating for resources and Funding.
• Coordinates with building Administrators to ensure response to an alarm or call for assistance.
• Ensures facilities conduct risk analysis and vulnerability assessments. As a minimum, will conduct a risk analysis and vulnerability assessment annually or when the 300-Area Compound assessed or postulated threat changes.
• Ensures necessary measures are taken to always safeguard property. Appoints, in writing, individuals from each facility as the PS manager to ensure that PS requirements pertaining to the accountability and security of physical property a