Physical Security Specialist Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Physical Security Specialist roles in the U.S. qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. Employers in defense contracting, critical infrastructure, and corporate security regularly file LCAs for these roles, making verified sponsorship history a practical filter for your job search.
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Summary
The Physical Security Project Specialist leads security system installation and service projects across the enterprise, from planning through closeout. Within approved scope, budget, security standards, and delegated authority, this role manages schedules, spending, and vendor commitments; coordinates resources and customer communications; and maintains accurate project records. Working with overall project leads, internal teams, customers, and vendors, the coordinator identifies risks, implements mitigation plans, independently resolves day-to-day issues, and escalates decisions beyond delegated authority with recommended solutions and their impacts. The role provides timely updates to support on-time delivery, quality, and customer satisfaction.
Essential Functions
- Lead the Physical Security portion of assigned projects from planning through closeout; manage vendors, schedules, critical milestones, and spending within approved project scope, budget, and security standards. Track schedule and cost variances and escalate those requiring approval.
- Identify project risks and dependencies, implement mitigation plans with vendors and internal stakeholders, and independently resolve day-to-day issues within delegated authority. Responsible for making decisions within the approved scope, budget, and security standards.
- Keep internal stakeholders and assigned resources informed of project status, upcoming milestones, risks, and decisions or support needed.
- Attend project calls with vendors and internal teams; document decisions, action items, and follow-up commitments.
- Maintain an organized archive of project correspondence, photos, designs, vendor agreements, and closeout documentation; manage passwords in accordance with company policy.
- Ensure version control, naming conventions, and document retention align with company standards.
- Review aging requests, service tickets, and projects; follow up with vendors or internal stakeholders as needed.
- Create and maintain vendor dashboards to track commitments and progress.
- Publish and improve internal dashboards and reports that summarize project and service activity for leadership and project teams.
- Verify project and service closeout, including site confirmation, final invoicing, and updated records.
Additional Responsibilities
- Create and manage purchase orders (POs); support recurring monthly revenue (RMR) processes.
- Coordinate vendor invoicing for RMR, projects, and service tickets; follow up on past-due balances.
- Reconcile invoice discrepancies with vendors and internal finance and accounts payable (AP) teams.
Skills and Abilities
- Organize competing priorities, adapt to changing needs, and follow through to completion, both independently and as part of a team., Required
- Build productive relationships across organizational levels, communicate clearly, and obtain timely responses from vendors and stakeholders., Required
- Validate data, identify trends and dependencies, and investigate discrepancies. Independently resolve day-to-day issues within delegated authority; recommend solutions and escalate decisions beyond that authority with their scope, budget, schedule, and security-standard impacts., Required
- Maintain accurate, complete records; apply document-control standards consistently; and identify opportunities to improve tracking and reporting processes., Required
- Exercise discretion with sensitive site, vendor, and security information; follow Ryder requirements for authorized access, credential protection, records retention, approved procurement, and ethical supplier relationships., Required
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Business, Construction, or a related field, or 3 years of professional experience in security or a related field, including project coordination, operations, or vendor management., Required
- One (1) year to Three (3) years or more in Project coordination, Required
- One (1) year to Three (3) years or more in Evaluation, design, and installation of physical security systems, Required
- Three (3) years to Five (5) years or more in Professional experience in security or a related field, Required
- Physical security technologies, systems, and software platforms Advanced, Required
- Drawing review and markup tools, such as CAD software, Bluebeam, or Adobe Acrobat Pro Advanced, Required
- Information technology and security best practices Advanced, Preferred
- Dashboard tools, such as Power BI, Tableau, or Data Studio, and KPI reporting Advanced, Preferred
Travel - Yes, 20-30%
Target Bonus - 10%
Job Category: Safety & Security
Our Culture & Commitment
At Ryder, you’re trusted to make an impact—while enjoying room to grow and having a voice that’s heard. Our culture is built on respect, collaboration, and shared pride in doing great work rooted in innovation and safety.
Your Voice. Your Success. The Future We Build Together.
Compensation Information
The compensation offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s relevant experience; education, including relevant degrees or certifications; work location; market data/ranges; internal equity; internal salary ranges; etc. The position may also be eligible to receive an annual bonus, commission, and/or long-term incentive plan based on the level and/or type. Compensation ranges for the position are below:
Pay Type
Salaried
Minimum Pay Range:
85,000
Maximum Pay Range:
95,000
Benefits Information:
For all Full-time positions only: Ryder offers comprehensive health and welfare benefits, to include medical, prescription, dental, vision, life insurance and disability insurance options, as well as paid time off for vacation, illness, bereavement, family and parental leave, and a tax-advantaged 401(k) retirement savings plan.
Ryder is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free workplace.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.
Important Note:
Some positions require additional screening that may include employment and education verification; motor vehicle records check and a road test; and/or badging or background requirements of the customer to which you are assigned.
Security Notice for Applicants:
Ryder will only communicate with an applicant directly from a [@ryder.com] email address and will never conduct an interview online through a chat type forum, messaging app (such as WhatsApp or Telegram), or via an online questionnaire. During an interview, Ryder will never ask for any form of payment or banking details and will never solicit personal information outside of the formal submitted application through www.ryder.com/careers.
Should you have any questions regarding the application process or to verify the legitimacy of an interview or Ryder representative, please contact Ryder at careers@ryder.com or 800-793-3754.
Current Employees:
If you are a current employee at Ryder, please click here to log in to Workday to apply using the internal application process.
Job Description
Summary
The Physical Security Project Specialist leads security system installation and service projects across the enterprise, from planning through closeout. Within approved scope, budget, security standards, and delegated authority, this role manages schedules, spending, and vendor commitments; coordinates resources and customer communications; and maintains accurate project records. Working with overall project leads, internal teams, customers, and vendors, the coordinator identifies risks, implements mitigation plans, independently resolves day-to-day issues, and escalates decisions beyond delegated authority with recommended solutions and their impacts. The role provides timely updates to support on-time delivery, quality, and customer satisfaction.
Essential Functions
- Lead the Physical Security portion of assigned projects from planning through closeout; manage vendors, schedules, critical milestones, and spending within approved project scope, budget, and security standards. Track schedule and cost variances and escalate those requiring approval.
- Identify project risks and dependencies, implement mitigation plans with vendors and internal stakeholders, and independently resolve day-to-day issues within delegated authority. Responsible for making decisions within the approved scope, budget, and security standards.
- Keep internal stakeholders and assigned resources informed of project status, upcoming milestones, risks, and decisions or support needed.
- Attend project calls with vendors and internal teams; document decisions, action items, and follow-up commitments.
- Maintain an organized archive of project correspondence, photos, designs, vendor agreements, and closeout documentation; manage passwords in accordance with company policy.
- Ensure version control, naming conventions, and document retention align with company standards.
- Review aging requests, service tickets, and projects; follow up with vendors or internal stakeholders as needed.
- Create and maintain vendor dashboards to track commitments and progress.
- Publish and improve internal dashboards and reports that summarize project and service activity for leadership and project teams.
- Verify project and service closeout, including site confirmation, final invoicing, and updated records.
Additional Responsibilities
- Create and manage purchase orders (POs); support recurring monthly revenue (RMR) processes.
- Coordinate vendor invoicing for RMR, projects, and service tickets; follow up on past-due balances.
- Reconcile invoice discrepancies with vendors and internal finance and accounts payable (AP) teams.
Skills and Abilities
- Organize competing priorities, adapt to changing needs, and follow through to completion, both independently and as part of a team., Required
- Build productive relationships across organizational levels, communicate clearly, and obtain timely responses from vendors and stakeholders., Required
- Validate data, identify trends and dependencies, and investigate discrepancies. Independently resolve day-to-day issues within delegated authority; recommend solutions and escalate decisions beyond that authority with their scope, budget, schedule, and security-standard impacts., Required
- Maintain accurate, complete records; apply document-control standards consistently; and identify opportunities to improve tracking and reporting processes., Required
- Exercise discretion with sensitive site, vendor, and security information; follow Ryder requirements for authorized access, credential protection, records retention, approved procurement, and ethical supplier relationships., Required
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Business, Construction, or a related field, or 3 years of professional experience in security or a related field, including project coordination, operations, or vendor management., Required
- One (1) year to Three (3) years or more in Project coordination, Required
- One (1) year to Three (3) years or more in Evaluation, design, and installation of physical security systems, Required
- Three (3) years to Five (5) years or more in Professional experience in security or a related field, Required
- Physical security technologies, systems, and software platforms Advanced, Required
- Drawing review and markup tools, such as CAD software, Bluebeam, or Adobe Acrobat Pro Advanced, Required
- Information technology and security best practices Advanced, Preferred
- Dashboard tools, such as Power BI, Tableau, or Data Studio, and KPI reporting Advanced, Preferred
Travel - Yes, 20-30%
Target Bonus - 10%
Job Category: Safety & Security
Our Culture & Commitment
At Ryder, you’re trusted to make an impact—while enjoying room to grow and having a voice that’s heard. Our culture is built on respect, collaboration, and shared pride in doing great work rooted in innovation and safety.
Your Voice. Your Success. The Future We Build Together.
Compensation Information
The compensation offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s relevant experience; education, including relevant degrees or certifications; work location; market data/ranges; internal equity; internal salary ranges; etc. The position may also be eligible to receive an annual bonus, commission, and/or long-term incentive plan based on the level and/or type. Compensation ranges for the position are below:
Pay Type
Salaried
Minimum Pay Range:
85,000
Maximum Pay Range:
95,000
Benefits Information:
For all Full-time positions only: Ryder offers comprehensive health and welfare benefits, to include medical, prescription, dental, vision, life insurance and disability insurance options, as well as paid time off for vacation, illness, bereavement, family and parental leave, and a tax-advantaged 401(k) retirement savings plan.
Ryder is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free workplace.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.
Important Note:
Some positions require additional screening that may include employment and education verification; motor vehicle records check and a road test; and/or badging or background requirements of the customer to which you are assigned.
Security Notice for Applicants:
Ryder will only communicate with an applicant directly from a [@ryder.com] email address and will never conduct an interview online through a chat type forum, messaging app (such as WhatsApp or Telegram), or via an online questionnaire. During an interview, Ryder will never ask for any form of payment or banking details and will never solicit personal information outside of the formal submitted application through www.ryder.com/careers.
Should you have any questions regarding the application process or to verify the legitimacy of an interview or Ryder representative, please contact Ryder at careers@ryder.com or 800-793-3754.
Current Employees:
If you are a current employee at Ryder, please click here to log in to Workday to apply using the internal application process.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Physical Security Specialist
Frame your credentials around specialty occupation
USCIS requires that your role demands a specific bachelor's degree, not just any degree. Document how your physical security work ties directly to a field like criminal justice, security management, or information technology to strengthen the specialty occupation argument.
Target defense contractors with active LCA history
Federal contractors supporting DoD or DHS facilities sponsor physical security roles more consistently than general employers. Use Migrate Mate to filter employers with verified LCA filing history in physical security so you're applying where sponsorship is already established practice.
Verify your prevailing wage tier before negotiations
Your employer's LCA must certify wages at the correct DOL prevailing wage level for your location and job duties. Run your title and metro area through the OFLC Wage Search before you receive an offer so you know which wage tier to expect and can flag discrepancies early.
Get security clearance documentation in order early
Many physical security roles require active or adjudicated clearances, and clearance timelines can delay your start date independent of visa processing. Confirm with your employer whether clearance sponsorship and visa sponsorship are both on the table before you advance in the interview process.
Understand how facility security requirements affect portability
If your role is tied to a specific cleared facility, transferring your H-1B to a new employer mid-status can be complicated if the new role lacks equivalent clearance requirements. Confirm that your O*NET occupation profile and job duties travel cleanly to any future employer before accepting a site-specific role.
File the LCA before your start date, not after
DOL must certify the Labor Condition Application before your employer submits the I-129 petition to USCIS. Physical security employers new to sponsorship sometimes underestimate this sequencing. Push your HR contact to initiate the LCA process as soon as your offer is verbal, not after the written offer is signed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Physical Security Specialist role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It depends on how the role is defined. USCIS requires that the position normally requires a bachelor's degree in a specific field, not just any degree. Physical security roles tied to IT systems, risk management, or critical infrastructure protection are stronger candidates than generalist guard-supervisor positions. Your employer's job description needs to draw a direct line between the duties and a qualifying degree field.
Which visa types are realistic for Physical Security Specialist candidates?
H-1B is the most common path if the role qualifies as a specialty occupation. TN visa is available to Canadian and Mexican nationals if the position maps to a qualifying USMCA profession, though physical security roles are rarely a clean fit on that list. F-1 students may work under OPT or STEM OPT if the role relates to their degree field. Green card sponsorship through EB-2 or EB-3 is possible for experienced candidates once an employer is committed.
Do employers in physical security actually sponsor visas for this role?
Yes, but it's concentrated in specific sectors. Federal contractors, critical infrastructure operators, and large corporate security programs are the most consistent sponsors because their roles carry formal degree and clearance requirements that support the specialty occupation argument. Smaller private security firms rarely sponsor. Browse Migrate Mate to see which employers have active LCA filing history for physical security positions before you apply.
What degree does a Physical Security Specialist typically need for visa sponsorship?
Most sponsoring employers require a bachelor's degree in criminal justice, security management, information technology, or a related field. Some roles in federal contracting also accept degrees in engineering or public administration. If your degree is from outside the U.S., a credential evaluation confirming U.S. equivalency strengthens your case with USCIS during H-1B adjudication, especially for three-year bachelor's degrees from countries like Australia or India.
How does a security clearance requirement affect the visa sponsorship timeline?
Clearance adjudication and visa processing run on separate tracks and neither waits for the other. An employer can file your H-1B petition while your clearance is pending, but you may not be able to start work in a classified environment until both are resolved. Some employers will only extend a visa sponsorship offer after a preliminary clearance determination, which can add months to your timeline. Clarify this sequencing with HR during the offer stage.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Physical Security Specialist jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.