Facility Security Officer (FSO)

Position Information

The Facility Security Officer (FSO)/Contractor Special Security Officer (CSSO) is responsible for implementing and managing Weber State University’s industrial security programs, ensuring compliance with NISPOM and government regulations (DCSA/DOE) for protecting classified information. They manage personnel clearances (PCL), facility clearances (FCL), physical security, and security training, acting as the primary liaison between Weber State University and government agencies with the National Industrial Security Program (NISP) and its implementing document, the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual. The FSO serves as the principal advisor to management on all classified and sensitive information matters. The CSSO portion of the role is responsible for all aspects of Sensitive Compartmentalized Information (SCI) and Sensitive Compartmentalized Information Facility (SCIF) management. They will manage personnel and physical security requirements in accordance with the Intelligence Community Directives (ICD) and ensure security integrity of all secure spaces.

Required Qualifications

• Must possess and maintain an active U.S. Security Clearance at the TS/SCI level
• Minimum of five years of experience in Industrial Security within the U.S. Government, DoD, Intelligence, or contractor community
• Preferred Significant experience with DCSA security systems, including DISS/NBIS (Defense Information System for Security) and e-QIP
• Preferred Experience in the construction and maintenance of SCIFs to include Construction Security Plans (CSP), access control, alarm monitoring, and ICD 705 compliance
• Preferred Bachelor’s or master’s degree is a related field
• Preferred Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills, particularly for liaising with government agencies and conducting training
• Preferred Strong attention to detail for meticulous record-keeping and auditing
• Preferred Ability to develop strategic plans, manage multiple priorities, and work with minimal supervision

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred Significant experience with DCSA security systems, including DISS/NBIS (Defense Information System for Security) and e-QIP
• Preferred Experience in the construction and maintenance of SCIFs to include Construction Security Plans (CSP), access control, alarm monitoring, and ICD 705 compliance
• Preferred Bachelor’s or master’s degree is a related field
• Preferred Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills, particularly for liaising with government agencies and conducting training
• Preferred Strong attention to detail for meticulous record-keeping and auditing
• Preferred Ability to develop strategic plans, manage multiple priorities, and work with minimal supervision

Benefits Summary

WSU offers a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, long-term disability, life insurance, retirement, a wellness program with release time and paid incentives, tuition benefits, free tickets to athletic and performing arts events, and paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

Position Details

• Job Open Date: 05/27/2026
• Review Date: 06/10/2026
• Job Close Date: Open Until Filled

Notes to Applicant

Note: Unable to provide immigration sponsorship for this position. If you are passionate about what you could offer and accomplish here at WSU, we would love to hear from you. The position comes with a generous benefits package. To apply, please complete the online application and attach a cover letter, current resume, and the names and contact information for three professional references. For qualification determination, your application and/or resume must address the required and preferred qualifications and must contain average number of hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be considered incomplete. Screening of applications will begin June 10, 2026. Position will remain open until filled. Criminal background check required as a condition of employment.

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting

https://jobs.weber.edu/postings/28464