Position Description: Mid-Level Physical Security Consultant – Part Time

Location: Hybrid – Covington, KY (On-site once per week; up to 25% travel expected)

Reports To: Owner and Principal Consultant

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Position Summary

SUMMIT Risk and Resilience Services is seeking a skilled and motivated Physical Security Consultant with at least five years of experience in physical security planning, assessment, conceptual mitigation strategy development, design, and implementation. This mid-level role is ideal for professionals passionate about protecting critical infrastructure and developing resilient security solutions. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting client engagements, including a near-term focus on security planning for a community water system.

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Key Responsibilities

• Conduct physical security assessments and develop mitigation strategies for a variety of facilities and infrastructure.

• Develop and deliver client physical security policy and plans, including site-specific physical security plans.

• Collaborate with clients to understand security needs and tailor solutions accordingly.

• Prepare detailed reports, presentations, and documentation for clients and stakeholders.

• Support the development of security plans for a community water system, incorporating risk and resilience analysis.

• Stay current with industry standards, technologies, and best practices in physical security and critical infrastructure protection.

• Participate in site visits, walk-throughs, and inspections, including climbing stairs and walking for extended periods.

• Ensure compliance with safety protocols and wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.

• Maintain reliable transportation for travel to client sites and office, as required (25% travel expected).

• Work remotely with a dependable internet connection and workspace; company provides necessary computer equipment.

• Attend in-person meetings at the Covington, KY office approximately once per week.

Qualifications

Required:

• Knowledge and skills at a level normally acquired through the completion of a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Security Management, Emergency Management, Engineering, or a related field.

• 5 or more years of experience in physical security planning, consulting or a closely related discipline.

• Ability to work independently under general supervision and execute assigned tasks on multiple projects simultaneously.

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English through written, verbal,  and interpersonal communication skills.

• Ability to travel and perform physical tasks on-site without assistance.

• Proficient with the use of the Microsoft Office suite of applications (e.g., Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook).

Preferred:

• Experience with physical security planning, assessment, and implementation for critical infrastructure sectors as defined by U.S. Department of Homeland Security and federal directives.

• Recognized industry certifications (e.g., PSP, CPP, CPTED, CISSP) or ability to obtain one within the first year (company-sponsored).

• Familiarity with security risk and resilience regulatory requirements, industry standards, and best practices for critical infrastructure sectors such as AWIA, DHS CFATS, NERC CIP, NIST, or FEMA frameworks.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

• Company-sponsored certification and professional development.

• Flexible hybrid work environment.

• Travel reimbursement and equipment provided.

• Retirement plan, participation after 90 days and fully vested upon participation