Facility Security Officer 2 (FSO)

Job Overview

The Facility Security Officer 2 interprets, implements, and maintains a highly-effective security program consistent with all regulatory, government policies and provides supplemental guidance to the business and its leaders.

Essential Functions

• Use an analytical and risk-management-based approach to implement the security program.
• Provide briefings through public speaking, facilitated trainings, and written guidance.
• Process and protect personally identifiable information (PII) and other sensitive personal information in a professional manner with regard to reporting responsibilities.
• Effectively apply physical and procedural security measures with minimal impact to business operations.
• Prepare, maintain, and protect official records auditable by U.S. Government representatives
• Maintain, audit, and evaluate the industrial security program to provide a safe and secure environment to protect employees and company assets.
• Oversee automated access control, intrusion detection, and CCTV systems.
• Manage access of support vendors, consultants, and contractors to the facility
• Formalize security program with other organizations, especially Export Control, Facilities, and Information Technology.
• Conduct investigations regarding sensitive issues and violations of written policies; issue disciplinary guidance as needed.
• Interact with functional business groups, senior management, and government representatives.
• Represent the facility when interacting with senior AEVEX Corporate executives, site management, and government representatives on security and asset protection issues.
• Liaison with local and federal law enforcement, federal investigators, and emergency response personnel.
• Interpret and administer existing policies and develop, document, implement, and communicate revisions to existing policies or new policies, processes, and procedures
• Develop educational programs and preside over training sessions for all employees with regard to security
• Provide continuing education and training programs such as briefings and newsletters.
• Manage foreign travel safety and reporting program.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Competencies

• Demonstrated leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills required as well as strong analytical ability leading to exemplary execution.
• Possess a high degree of organizational and communications skills, both written and verbal.
• Must be able to work independently and irregular hours, as required.
• Ability to efficiently partner with functional organizations and possess the ability to solve complex challenges independently in compliance with written and verbal guidance from both internal and external Customers as appropriate meeting business objectives.
• Proficient in using various software tools packages such as Visio, CAD, PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Access and Microsoft Project
• Proficient procedural documentation skills are required.

Education / Certifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or similar experience.
• Completion of all Defense Security Service FSO training requirements for safeguarding facility - Industrial Security Professional (ISP) certification is a plus.

Experience

• 3+ years of experience in the industrial security field.
• Experience in managing lab spaces.
• COMSEC management experience.
• Experience working with government information systems of record and a general understanding of personnel security investigation requirements is required.

Physical Requirements

Frequent sitting, reaching to use computers and other office equipment, and standing for extended periods of time.

Security Clearance

Ability to obtain/maintain a Top Secret/SCI DoD clearance, U.S. Citizenship required.

About AEVEX

AEVEX, headquartered in Solana Beach, California, supports the U.S. national security mission and partner nation needs around the world by providing full-spectrum aviation, remote sensing, and analysis solutions. The company's capabilities include custom design and engineering; rapid prototyping; sensor integration and sustainment; aircraft modification and certification; flight test instrumentation and support; mission operations service; advanced intelligence data processing, exploitation, and dissemination solutions; and tailored hardware and software mission-system tools. AEVEX uses agile and customized approaches to rapidly define, develop, and deliver specialized solutions for airborne special mission needs for the U.S. Government, partner nations, and commercial businesses. AEVEX has major offices in California, Florida, North Carolina, Ohio, and Virginia.

About Us

AEVEX provides a full suite of comprehensive benefits, including a 401(k)-retirement plan, comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance group coverage with a portion of the premiums paid by the company, professional development funds, and an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) with counseling, legal help, child and elder care support, among other benefits for qualified employees.

Equal Employment Opportunity

AEVEX is an Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religious creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, breast feeding and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military and veteran status, marital status, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, physical disability, mental disability, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws.