Assistant Facility Security Officer (AFSO)

Job Summary

The Assistant Facility Security Officer (AFSO) supports the Senior Facility Security Officer in administering personnel and facility security functions for a cleared defense contractor. Responsibilities include processing security clearances, maintaining security records, coordinating access and visit requests, conducting security briefings, and assisting with compliance requirements. The position requires an active Top Secret clearance, strong attention to detail, and the ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Facility Security Officer (FSO) in administering the company's industrial security program in accordance with NISPOM requirements.
• Process and maintain personnel security clearance records, including onboarding, updates, transfers, and periodic reinvestigations.
• Utilize DISS, NBIS, and other government security systems to manage personnel security actions.
• Cook up and process visit requests, incoming visitor notifications, and access authorizations.
• Conduct employee security briefings, debriefings, and annual security awareness training.
• Maintain accurate security files, records, and documentation in accordance with DCSA requirements.
• Aid in classified material accountability, inventory, storage, transmission, and destruction activities.
• Support the administration of facility access controls, badges, visitor logs, and secure areas.
• Track and maintain security training records and compliance requirements.
• Aid in preparation for DCSA assessments, self-inspections, and internal security reviews.
• Review and maintain DD254 security requirements and related contract security documentation.
• Cook up with Human Resources, Contracts, IT, and Program Management regarding security-related matters.
• Aid in documenting and reporting security incidents, violations, and suspicious activities.
• Provide administrative support for the overall security program and perform other security duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• An active Top Secret security clearance required.
• 1–3 years of industrial security, personnel security, or related experience, preferably as an Assistant FSO.
• Facility Security Officer (FSO) Certification.
• Familiarity with DISS, NBIS, NISPOM, and DD254 requirements preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, and administrative skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Security Clearance

Security Clearance: Top Secret (TS)

Company Information

Core One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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