Job Title: Physical Security Engineer

CTSC, LLC

Company Job Title:  Physical Security Engineer
Chenega Job Title:  Systems Engineer III
Clearance:   Treasury Background Investigation (BI)
Location:   Lorton, VA
Reports To:   Engineering Manager
FLSA Status:   Full time, Exempt
Prepared Date:  02/22/10
Approved Date:  02/22/10

Summary

Provide electronic and physical security support of ET Equipment supporting US Customs and Border Protection and Office of Border Patrol.  Reports to the Senior Engineer Manager and liaisons with the Border Security Operations Manager to evaluate mobile and fixed electronic security system designs, configurations for weaknesses, and recommend design improvements. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position

1. Demonstrate a strong, contemporary knowledge of electronic security system technology, security integration methods, and electronic security system installation. 
2. Provide expertise on the myriad of factors that influence project cost, schedule, performance, and risks.
3. Assists in security system design and develops system functional and performance requirements.
4. Requires subject matter expertise and hands-on experience in one or more security discipline and experience establishing and implementing complex government security programs and policies.
5. Assist in determining project scope, writing solicitation documentation, contracting electronic security vendors, and inspecting and verifying vendor deliverables against awarded contracts. 
6. Shall possess in-depth knowledge of CCTV, video surveillance detection, instruction detection equipment, screening, identification, data processing, and display equipment.
7. Perform site surveys and develop solutions, which satisfy electronic and physical security systems requirements for both fixed and mobile applications.
8. Lead analysis of reported failures of electronic components and control; evaluate and propose recommendations for design, component, preventive and corrective maintenance changes.
9. Design and integrate multiple electronic security technologies into single end user platform.
10. Conduct reliability analyses of electronic and control systems and their major components.
11. Assist with the development of remote systems monitoring and diagnostics systems.
12. Investigate and report pattern incidents.
13. Other responsibilities include develop procedures for evaluating component subassemblies, attend site surveys, generate change proposals related to component subassemblies, provide prototype assembly, debugging assistance, effectively monitor and control performance of vendors. 
14. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of complicated tasks and a wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.
15. Other duties as assigned

Supervision
There are no supervisory responsibilities required.

Minimum Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education and/or Experience
Bachelors degree in electrical/electronics engineering, systems engineering or related field and a minimum of 6 years experience of electronic security components with regard to systems integration of CCTV, intrusion detection and perimeter detection required.  Exceptional level of work experience may be substituted for degree.  Also required:  experience managing large scale electronic security system projects and engineering complex systems, experience in design of system layouts and enclosures, ability to develop electronic systems, electrical diagrams/schematics and block diagrams, ability to read and interpret design specification and technical drawings, and ability to develop and evaluate RFP documentation of subcontractor bid proposals.

Computer Skills
• Must have a strong working knowledge of MS Office applications
• Microsoft Word and Excel at intermediate level.
• Knowledge of CCTV protocols for both fixed and mobile application.
• Knowledge of data and video wireless components
• Knowledge of National Electric Code familiarity
• Knowledge of CCTV video compression

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations, Clearance:
Ability to obtain and maintain the requirements of a Treasury Background Investigation (Treasury BI).

Competencies - To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.

Diversity - Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Educates others on the value of diversity; Promotes a harassment-free environment; Builds a diverse workforce.

Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.

Strategic Thinking - Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; Understands organization's strengths & weaknesses; Analyzes market and competition; Identifies external threats and opportunities; Adapts strategy to changing conditions.

Planning/Organizing - Prioritize and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans.

Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.

Innovation - Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work; Develops innovative approaches and ideas; Presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention.

Qualifications - To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Language Skills - Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.  Ability to write reports, proposals, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.  Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Mathematical Skills - Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability - Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to question activities and issues in all functional areas and make sound business decisions based on that data.

Physical Demands - The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Work Environment - The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

The employee will normally work in a temperature-controlled office environment, with frequent exposure to electronic office equipment.

During visits to areas of operations, may be exposed to extreme cold or hot weather conditions.  Is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and loud noise.

Chenega Corporation is an EOE. AA/M/F/D/V. Native preference under PL 93-638. We participate in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program.