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$ 44200 - 79900
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Job Description
Job Description
We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Watch Officer who is responsible for executing procedures and processes that ensure the physical protection of personnel facilities and government property. This role supports safety and security operations by monitoring activity compiling incident data and enforcing compliance with company and regulatory requirements. At higher levels the Watch Officer also serves as a subject matter expert and advisor to internal stakeholders on physical and personal security issues.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Execute daily security protocols to protect personnel assets and facilities.
- Monitor and respond to security incidents and alarms in accordance with established procedures.
- Compile and maintain records and reports related to loss control security breaches and accidents.
- Assist in internal investigations ensuring compliance with legal standards and company policies.
- Provide input on improvements to security procedures and incident response practices.
- Coordinate with internal departments and external agencies as necessary during security incidents.
- At higher levels:
- Deliver training and guidance to employees on personal and physical security protocols.
- Advise management on emerging trends risks and best practices in security.
- Interpret and enforce compliance with applicable regulations and company security policies.
Basic Qualifications
- TS/SCI w/ Poly Clearance is required
- Bachelors degree in Emergency Management Security Studies Criminal Justice Homeland Security or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
- Less than 2 years of professional experience in emergency management risk assessment security operations or a related field.
- Foundational knowledge of emergency response crisis management and incident reporting protocols.
- Ability to monitor analyze and report on global threats including natural disasters political unrest terrorism and workplace violence.
- Familiarity with tools and systems used for tracking threats vulnerabilities and risk indicators.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills including experience creating situation reports or awareness briefs.
- Basic understanding of corporate recovery contingency planning and workplace security best practices.
- Ability to work independently under supervision and follow established procedures for incident documentation and escalation.
Preferred Qualifications
- 12 years of experience supporting enterprise-level security emergency preparedness or threat intelligence programs.
- Experience conducting or supporting workplace investigations including insider threats counterintelligence or executive protection activities.
- Working knowledge of incident and crisis response tools or platforms (e.g. Everbridge NC4 OnSolve etc.).
- Familiarity with federal state or industry regulations relevant to workplace security and emergency response (e.g. FEMA DHS OSHA).
- Demonstrated experience writing and presenting threat awareness communications or briefings to employees and/or leadership.
- Exposure to global security monitoring and international threat assessment.
- Certifications such as:
- FEMA ICS/NIMS training
- Certified Emergency Manager (CEM)
- ASIS certifications (e.g. APP PSP)
- Security or similar credentials
EC-DAS
Original Posting:
June 9 2025For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range:
Pay Range $44200.00 - $79900.00The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job education experience knowledge skills and abilities as well as internal equity alignment with market data applicable bargaining agreement (if any) or other law.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
