Facility Security Officer

Essential Job Functions

• Aid in onboarding and offboarding personnel.
• Maintain clearance documentation on an internal dashboard and within SIMS.
• Protect classified government information, monitor security procedures, ensuring compliance with all aspects of the program including personnel, physical, and administrative security systems and procedures.
• Manage and maintain the company’s FCL in full compliance with applicable U.S. government security regulations.
• Initiate, process, and manage employee Personnel Security Clearances (PCLs), ensuring accurate submission, tracking, and timely follow-up.
• Deliver security education and training programs to employees on the proper handling and safeguarding of classified information.
• Conduct required FCL bi-annual self-inspections and implement corrective actions to ensure ongoing compliance.
• Serve as the primary on-site point of contact for employees, guests, and external vendors.
• Oversee daily office operations, including mail handling, vendor coordination, and general workplace needs.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for government security representatives and auditors.
• Maintain files for customers and audits.
• Support day-to-day security protocols, including access control, visitor coordination, and adherence to physical security standards.
• Ensure proper control, storage, transmission, and destruction of classified materials in alignment with established security procedures.
• Cook up logistics for team meetings, office events, etc.
• Collaborate with HR and IT to ensure seamless setup of workstations, systems access, and welcome processes for new employees.
• Maintain accurate office documentation, signage, and organizational systems to support an efficient and professional environment.
• Investigate losses and security violations and recommend corrective actions.

Required Skills

• Due to the sensitivity of customer-related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.
• High school and 10 years’ experience or an associate’s degree plus 4 years of experience in managing company Facility Clearance (FCL) requirements in accordance with the National Industrial Security Program (NISP).
• Must currently hold a Top-Secret security clearance.
• Provide clear guidance to company leadership, employees, and recommend modifications to operations policies or procedures as appropriate.
• Thorough working knowledge of the NISPOM, other relevant, current, and changing DoD security guidance as well as Intelligence Community Directive (ICD) standards.
• Ability to display professionalism, discretion and diplomacy when interacting with employees and management at all levels within the company.
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail.
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer and comfortable working on-site in a professional office setting.
• Ability to travel to support security/organizational needs.
• Current FSO certification administered by the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA).
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with frequently used security applications and systems to include the Defense Industrial Security System (DISS), National Background Information System (NBIS), and National Industrial Security System (NISS).
• Demonstrated knowledge in preparing DD Form 254s, clearance passing, and conducting security briefings such as initial, annual, periodic, foreign travel, debriefings, etc.
• Highly developed leadership, management, supervisory, interpersonal, analytical and communication (oral and written) skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead in a diverse and dynamic environment with short-notice tastings and under high-pressure situations.
• Demonstrated personnel management experience with organic prime and subcontractor staff.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Ability to plan and organize multiple activities.