Contractor Program Security Officer

About the role

We are searching for a self-starting, customer service-oriented Contractor Program Security Officer to join our Special Programs Security Department at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State.

Responsibilities

• Apply a working knowledge of the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), Intelligence Community Directives (ICDs), and the sponsor’s amplifying instructions to assist the day-to-day of the Industrial Security Program operations
• Avoid unauthorized access to classified and proprietary materials, documents, and equipment in support of United States Government (USG) and Department of Defense (DoD) programs
• Avoid unauthorized access to classified and proprietary materials, documents, and equipment in support of United States Government (USG) and Department of Defense (DoD) programs
• Avoid unauthorized access to classified and proprietary materials, documents, and equipment in support of United States Government (USG) and Department of Defense (DoD) programs
• Avoid unauthorized access to classified and proprietary materials, documents, and equipment in support of United States Government (USG) and Department of Defense (DoD) programs
• Avoid unauthorized access to classified and proprietary materials, documents, and equipment in support of United States Government (USG) and Department of Defense (DoD) programs
• Avoid unauthorized access to classified and proprietary materials, documents, and equipment in support of United States Government (USG) and Department of Defense (DoD) programs
• Avoid unauthorized access to classified and proprietary materials, documents, and equipment in support of United States Government (USG) and Department of Defense (DoD) programs
• Avoid unauthorized access to classified and proprietary materials, documents, and equipment in support of United States Government (USG) and Department of Defense (DoD) programs
• Avoid unauthorized access to classified and proprietary materials, documents, and equipment in support of United States Government (USG) and Department of Defense (DoD) programs

Requirements

• An active Top Secret security clearance, with SCI eligibility
• Industrial security
• Success in environments, where various forms of communication and organizational skills were crucial to be effective

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree 3+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted
• Associate Degree 2+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted

Skills

• Government security policies
• Automated information systems security
• Physical security
• Personnel security

Benefits

Your working location will be fully on-site, located in State College, Pennsylvania. You will be responsible for responding to alarms and escorting visitors, sometimes at off-hours.

Pay

The salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $75,408.00 - $132,204.00.

Schedule

Salary Structure - Information on Penn State's salary structure

Benefits

Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children. For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page.

Contact

Campus Security Crime Statistics: Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR).

Equal Opportunity Employer

Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.