Facility Security Officer ; FSO

Facility Security Officer 2

This is an onsite/hybrid position at our Dayton, OH office. 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 include:

• 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.

Standard essential functions include regular and reliable attendance on a full time basis and exhibiting professional behavior with both internal and external business associates.

Qualifications and competencies include demonstrated leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, strong analytical ability, proficient knowledge of the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), and proficiency in using various software tools packages.

Education/certifications include a Bachelor's Degree or similar experience and completion of all Defense Security Service FSO training requirements for safeguarding facility.

Experience includes 3+ years of experience in the industrial security field, experience in managing lab spaces, COMSEC management experience, and experience working with government information systems of record.

Physical requirements include frequently sitting and reaching to use computers and other office equipment, and occasionally standing for extended periods of time.

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

About AEVEX: AEVEX supports the U.S. national security mission and partner nation needs around the world by providing full-spectrum aviation, remote sensing, and analysis solutions. 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.