[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Leidos jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/leidos/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Leidos · Sacramento, CA # Watch Officer Sacramento, CA Full-time Administrative Listed on Leidos’s official careers site. Posted September 10, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Leidos’s careers site →](https://leidos.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/External/job/Sacramento-CA/Watch-Officer_R-00191776) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Leidos](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/leidos/) / Watch Officer ## Job description We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Watch Officer who is responsible for executing procedures and processes that ensure the physical protection of personnel, facilities, and government property. This 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 also serves as a subject matter expert and advisor to internal stakeholders on physical and personal security issues. ### General shifts will be as followed 6AM - 2PM, 2PM - 10PM, 10PM - 6PM This is subject to change depending on what is needed by the program moving forward. ### Primary Responsibilities Execute daily security protocols to protect personnel, assets, and facilities. Monitor and respond to security incidents and alarms in accordance with established procedures. Compile and maintain records and reports related to loss control, security breaches, and accidents. Assist in internal investigations, ensuring compliance with legal standards and company policies. Provide input on improvements to security procedures and incident response practices. Coordinate with internal departments and external agencies as necessary during security incidents. ### At higher levels Deliver training and guidance to employees on personal and physical security protocols. Advise management on emerging trends, risks, and best practices in security. Interpret and enforce compliance with applicable regulations and company security policies. ### Monitoring and Surveillance Watch Officers continuously monitor various systems, channels, or locations for potential threats, incidents, or operational developments. This might involve reviewing CCTV footage, monitoring radio communications, or analyzing network traffic. ### Incident Response and Coordination Watch Officers coordinate responses to incidents, communicating with relevant teams or personnel to address and resolve issues. They may be responsible for escalating incidents or activating emergency protocols. ### Communication and Liaison Watch Officers act as a point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, facilitating communication and collaboration during incidents or operational activities. ### Basic Qualifications An active Top Secret/SCI with ability to obtain a Polygraph before hire A high school diploma or equivalent. Demonstrated professional experience in emergency management, risk assessment, security operations, or a related field. Foundational knowledge of emergency response, crisis management, and incident reporting protocols. Ability to monitor, analyze, and report on global threats, including natural disasters, political unrest, terrorism, and workplace violence. Familiarity with tools and systems used for tracking threats, vulnerabilities, and risk indicators. Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience creating situation reports or awareness briefs. Basic understanding of corporate recovery, contingency planning, and workplace security best practices. Ability to work independently under supervision and follow established procedures for incident documentation and escalation. ### Preferred Qualifications Active Top Secret/SCI with Polygraph clearance. Bachelor’s degree in Emergency Management, Security Studies, Criminal Justice, Homeland Security, or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience. 1–2 years of experience supporting enterprise-level security, emergency preparedness, or threat intelligence programs. Experience conducting or supporting workplace investigations, including insider threats, counterintelligence, or executive protection activities. Working knowledge of incident and crisis response tools or platforms (e.g., Everbridge, NC4, OnSolve, etc.). Familiarity with federal, state, or industry regulations relevant to workplace security and emergency response (e.g., FEMA, DHS, OSHA). Demonstrated experience writing and presenting threat awareness communications or briefings to employees and/or leadership. Exposure to global security monitoring and international threat assessment. Certifications such as: FEMA ICS/NIMS training Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) ASIS certifications (e.g., APP, PSP) Security+ or similar credentials First aid and CPR certified. #NSBA If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares. ### Original Posting September 10, 2026 For U.S. ### Positions While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above. ### Pay Range Pay Range - The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Sep 10, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 11, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 18, 2026 - Listed for: 38 days - Location: Sacramento, CA - Employment type: Full-time[Apply on Leidos’s careers site →](https://leidos.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/External/job/Sacramento-CA/Watch-Officer_R-00191776) ## More jobs at Leidos ### [Custodian](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/leidos/jobs/cd3adeb17a98850940c3/) Sacramento, CA ### [Air Force Facilities Project Officer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/leidos/jobs/544232ce626cec5eb37d/) Hampton, VA ### [CAD Applications Administrator – Bentley ProjectWise or Autodesk Vault](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/leidos/jobs/32470397511504d0dca0/) College Park, GA +2 more ### [Classified Area System Administrator](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/leidos/jobs/2b68af3de6b6cc34c027/) Huntsville, AL ### [Cloud Operations Administrator](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/leidos/jobs/53a579062ee3d4e99f0c/) ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [C2BMC Watch Officer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/lockheed-martin/jobs/cc16583f0a51b12b5bbd/) Lockheed Martin · Schriever AFB, CO ### [Test Engineer - (Ships Safety/CASCON Watch)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/general-dynamics/jobs/41b978f548c8738efab5/) General Dynamics · Groton, CT, US ### [Specialist, Systems Engineer- Watch Officer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/l3harris-technologies/jobs/76b3e6f3e9547e07fcc0/) L3Harris Technologies · Springfield, VA, US ### [SDET(Fitness) - Watch Software](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/apple/jobs/fcaeee6d34f5a88c6c0e/) Apple · Cupertino, United States of America ### [Senior Manufacturing Engineer, Pixel Watch](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/alphabet/jobs/029576464c74c320203f/) Alphabet · Mountain View, CA, USA OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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