Facility Security Officer

Title

Title: Facility Security Officer

Reports to: Director of Security

Works with: Mid-level Managers and Supervisors, Employees

Location: Coachella, California, 92236 (relocation assistance is available)

Type: Full-Time

Schedule: 4/10 work week (M-Th 7 am - 6 pm); onsite only

$80,000.00/yr - $/yr

• College degree required in any field.
• A minimum of 3 years of DoD NISPOM-related experience.
• Thorough understanding of DoD security requirements and the NISPOM.
• Must be able to obtain a security clearance.
• Familiarity with AA&E and ATF requirements.
• Should have a working knowledge of processing personnel clearances with DoD visit requests.
• Should have in-depth knowledge of JPAS, e-QIP, eFCL, NISP, and DISS and have the ability to initiate, review, prepare, process, and coordinate all appropriate documentation relating to initial, transfer, and termination of personnel security clearances, investigations, and re-investigations, ensuring that all packages are properly completed and ensuring any required/associated documentation is included for both personnel and facility clearances.
• Must be dependable, responsible, and accurate and have the ability to deal with people effectively.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
• To conform to U.S. export control regulations, the applicant should be eligible for any required authorization from the U.S. Government.

Performs functions for compliance with DoD security requirements. Must be eligible for a DoD “Secret” genoemde clearance. Coordinate with internal groups and with DoD organizations to properly maintain security clearances, classified documents, and the integrity of the facility. Work side by side with the director of security in the day-to-day security operations and represent the security department when the director of security is not available.

• Manage implementation and management of security policy and guidance as outlined in the NISPOM and other government agencies.
• Oversight of security personnel and management of plant physical security.
• Serve as a backup for notification of alarms.
• Maintain document and visitor control records and coordinate classified visits and meetings.
• Process visit requests, both domestic and international.
• Maintain personnel security clearance records. Maintain security files, reports, and correspondence as required by DCSA and other customer/regulatory agencies.
• Prepare and process security briefings to include new hire, initial, termination of personnel including briefing and debriefing of employees holding clearances, annual, closed area, foreign travel, exit debriefings when employees separate from the organization on required topics including foreign travel, NATO, employee security education, etc.
• Perform self-inspections and review security processes to ensure compliance with NISPOM and security requirements as listed on DD‑254s.
• Manage the closeout for all classified contracts received and issued.
• Reinforce standards for a secure environment for the protection of all classified personnel, property, and information.
• Perform duties of COMSEC Custodian and Controlling Agent for the COMSEC account.
• Oversee the overall security program and additional duties as assigned by the Director of Security.
• Working knowledge of the Homeland Security CFATS program.
• Experience with classified operating systems as ISSM/ISSO.
• Maintain the highest ethical standards, even when challenged from above.
• Understand and live by the customer’s ethics and business conduct policies.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Defense and Space Manufacturing, Military and International Affairs, and Security and Investigations