Watch Officer

About the role

Leidos is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Watch Officer in Sacramento who executes procedures and processes that protect personnel, facilities and government property. The 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 acts as a subject matter expert and advisor to internal stakeholders on physical and personal security issues. General shifts are 6AM-2PM, 2PM-10PM and 10PM-6PM, subject to change.

Key responsibilities

• Execute daily security protocols to protect personnel, assets and facilities.
• Monitor and respond to security incidents and alarms according to established procedures.
• Compile and maintain records and reports on loss control, security breaches and accidents.
• Assist in internal investigations while ensuring compliance with legal standards and company policies.
• Provide input on improvements to security procedures and incident response.
• Coordinate with internal departments and external agencies during incidents.
• At higher levels: train employees on security protocols, advise management on risks and best practices, interpret and enforce compliance with regulations and policies.
• Monitor systems, channels or locations for threats, such as reviewing CCTV footage, radio communications or network traffic.
• Coordinate incident responses, escalate incidents and activate emergency protocols.
• Act as a liaison between internal and external stakeholders during incidents.

Required profile

• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with ability to obtain a polygraph before hire.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Demonstrated experience in emergency management, risk assessment, security operations or a related field.
• Ability to work independently under supervision and follow incident documentation and escalation procedures.
• Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Emergency Management, Security Studies, Criminal Justice, Homeland Security or a related field; 1-2 years of experience supporting enterprise-level security, emergency preparedness or threat intelligence programs.

Required skills

• Foundational knowledge of emergency response, crisis management and incident reporting.
• Ability to monitor, analyze and report on global threats such as natural disasters, political unrest, terrorism and workplace violence.
• Familiarity with tools for tracking threats, vulnerabilities and risk indicators.
• Strong written and verbal communication, including creating situation reports and awareness briefs.
• Preferred: working knowledge of incident and crisis response tools (e.g., Everbridge, NC4, OnSolve); familiarity with federal, state or industry regulations (e.g., FEMA, DHS, OSHA).
• Certifications such as FEMA ICS/NIMS, Certified Emergency Manager, ASIS (APP, PSP), Security+, first aid and CPR are preferred.