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POSITION TITLE: Physical Security Systems Consultant
POSITION TYPE: Full or Part-Time, Non-Exempt
REPORTS TO: Owner and Principal Consultant
LOCATION: Hybrid – Covington, KY (on site once per week as required, 25% travel)
SUPERVISES: No Direct Reports
POSTED DATE: 7/8/26
*Responses with resumes may be sent directly to Gene.Perry@SummitRRS.com.
GENERAL FUNCTION:
Reporting to the Owner and Principal Consultant, the Physical Security Systems Consultant (“Consultant”) will be responsible for evaluating, specifying, and providing supporting consulting services for the implementation of client physical security strategies and systems that protect people, property, and assets. Under general supervision, the Consultant will conduct physical security system assessments across access control, detection, video surveillance systems, and integrated communications; recommend security technologies and procedures, develop physical security system specifications, develop physical security system diagrams and conceptual designs, and provide expert guidance to clients or internal stakeholders. The Consultant will work closely with leadership, facilities management, IT, and external vendors to ensure security measures are comprehensive, compliant, and effective. This is an independent physical security consultant position requiring specific knowledge of physical access control systems and integrations.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under general supervision, the Physical Security Systems Consultant will:
• Conduct physical security assessments of physical security systems and supporting infrastructure, and develop independent, nonbiased mitigation strategies for a variety of facilities and infrastructure.
• 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 technical specifications, conceptual designs, and plans for client facilities and programs, incorporating risk and resilience analysis.
• Review physical security system design drawings against physical security system project requirements, specifications, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
• Develop independent cost estimates of physical security technology solutions
• Stay current with industry standards, technologies, and best practices in physical security and critical infrastructure protection.
• Provide post design support to clients for their implementation of physical security technologies, including but not limited to owners representative services, procurement support, project management support, quality assurance reviews, and physical security system commissioning.
• Participate in site visits, walk-throughs, and inspections.
• Ensure compliance with client environment safety protocols.
• Maintain reliable transportation for travel to client sites (25% travel expected) and office.
• Work remotely with a dependable internet connection and workspace.
• Attend in-person meetings at the Covington, KY office approximately once per week, as required.
• General administrative and clerical responsibilities including responding to emails, phone calls etc., making and printing copies and documents. Filing paperwork.
QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
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.
•10 or more years of experience in physical security systems specification, design, integration, or a closely related discipline.
Preferred:
• Experience with physical access control systems specification and integration for critical infrastructure sectors as defined by U.S. Department of Homeland Security and federal directives.
• Recognized physical security system manufacturers certifications or certificates of training (e.g., Genetech, Axis, Brivo, Bosch, Avigilon, etc.)
• Security industry Physical Security Professional certification, or equivalent, 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 physical security and electronic security systems, such as the ASIS and NFPA standards.
CORE COMPENTENCIES:
• Strong understanding of physical security principles, risk assessment methodologies, and mitigation strategies.
• Demonstrated expertise in the planning, design, and specification of integrated electronic physical security systems, including video surveillance, access control, and intrusion detection in accordance with industry standards and best practices.
• 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.
• Strong ability to assess risks, analyze data, and develop practical solutions.
• Skilled in diagnosing security gaps and applying creative, effective remedies.
• Ability to work effectively across functions and with external partners/vendors.
• Able to maintains high ethical standards and discretion in handling sensitive information.
• Capable of working in diverse environments and adjusting to changing threats or client needs.
• Proficient with the use of the Microsoft Office suite of applications (e.g., Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook) and physical security electronic security system design tools (e.g., Bluebeam, Revit, Visio, AutoCAD, etc.)
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