Watch Officer
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Job Location:
Sacramento, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
16 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Watch Officerwho 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.
General shifts will be as followed:
6AM - 2PM 2PM - 10PM 10PM - 6PM
This is subject to change depending on what is needed by the program moving forward.
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.
- Monitoring and Surveillance:
- Watch Officers continuously monitor various systems channels or locations for potential threats incidents or operational developments. This might involve reviewing CCTV footage monitoring radio communications or analyzing network traffic.
- Incident Response and Coordination:
- Watch Officers coordinate responses to incidents communicating with relevant teams or personnel to address and resolve issues. They may be responsible for escalating incidents or activating emergency protocols.
- Communication and Liaison:
- Watch Officers act as a point of contact for internal and external stakeholders facilitating communication and collaboration during incidents or operational activities.
Basic Qualifications
- An active Top Secret/SCI with Polygraph clearance
- A high school diploma or equivalent.
- Demonstrated 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
- Bachelors degree in Emergency Management Security Studies Criminal Justice Homeland Security or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
- 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
- First aid and CPR certified.
At Leidos we dont want someone who fits the moldwe want someone who melts it down and builds something better. This is a role for the restless the over-caffeinated the ones who ask whats next before the dust settles on whats now.
If youre already scheming step 20 while everyone else is still debating step 2 good. Youll fit right in.
Original Posting:
January 13 2026For 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 -The 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
Key Skills
- CCTV
- Federal Agencies
- Customer Service
- Clearance
- Facility
- Suspicious Activity
- Property Damage
- Public Safety
- Daily Operations
- Professional Development
- Access Control
- Communication
- General Public
- Procedures
- Powerpoint
About Company
Leidos is an innovation company rapidly addressing the world's most vexing challenges in national security and health. Our 47,000 employees collaborate to create smarter technology solutions for customers in these critical markets.
