Domestic Security Specialist

Who We Are

ZemiTek, LLC is a Woman-Owned, SBA-certified 8(a) Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) based in the Washington, DC metro area. We have a strong record delivering innovative and high-quality solutions. Since 2007, ZemiTek has provided technical assistance, project management, information technology (IT), knowledge management, monitoring and evaluation, training and learning development, and institutional support services.

Position Description

Domestic Security Specialists plan and implement physical security protective methods and procedures. Assesses and recommends various physical security measures. All candidates must be a U.S. citizen and be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance. 

All contractor staff who support this contract in the Domestic Security Specialist position should be familiar with planning and implementing domestic security protective methods and procedures, applying knowledge of physical security measures, locks and locking systems, personnel entry control systems, and loss prevention. 

Location: Washington, DCWork Type: Full-time/Hybrid (This position is telework eligible)Salary Range: $155,700.00 - $194,802.52

annually (starting salary determined based on candidate’s knowledge, skills, experience, and education)Clearance: Ability to obtain a Secret clearance; Active Secret clearance preferred. 

Accepting applications through August 28, 2025, or until the position has been filled.

Responsibilities

• Assesses and recommends physical security measures such as alarms, locks, and guards required to resolve difficult and complex security problems and to maintain safety of information and staff.
• Assists with workspace arrangements and control measures for office areas to ensure appropriate physical security measures are in place.
• Coordinates with the Department of State for ID card issuance and access issues.
• Assists, when applicable, with processing HSPD-12 requests for USAID employees, contractors, and cleared individuals requiring temporary and permanent access to USAID buildings and computer systems.
• Provides assistance with badge screening and access during times when badge readers are non-operational.
• Follows through on the implementation of established security policies, practices, procedures, and techniques which may have to be varied for a number of locations or situations which differ in the level of security, complexity, and local conditions or circumstances requiring adjustment or modification in established approaches.
• In conjunction with USAID counterparts, liaises with other organizations and security systems to ensure compatibility with existing systems.
• Provides physical security education, training, and awareness.
• Performs various physical access requests.
• Assists with visitor and Distinguished Visitor requests and escorts.
• Assesses physical access control systems and alarms systems and makes recommendations to senior leaders.
• Collaborates with other federal and local law enforcement agencies, in conjunction with USAID counterparts, to stay up to date on local threats and incidents; provides timely updates to senior leaders.
• Regularly communicates, coordinates, and liaises with the managing entity of the physical workspaces of USAID staff.
• Ensures timely follow-up and responses to customers and stakeholders.
• Responds to requests in the domestic security mailbox.
• Evaluates and makes recommendations concerning overall physical security plans.
• Processes badge and Visit Authorization Requests/Letters (VARs/VALs). 

Qualifications

Master's Degree and 10 years of relevant experience.

What We Believe

ZemiTek is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, ZemiTek will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to [email protected].