Facility Security Officer; FSO

Weber State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment welcoming to all individuals. We strive to create a culture where everyone feels valued and appreciated. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected categories, such as disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, national origin, veterans status, or others, as required by law and university policy.

Title: Facility Security Officer (FSO) / Contractor Special Security Officer (CSSO)

Requisition Number: S02370P

Category: Staff

Campus: Weber State University – Ogden, UT

Hours: 40 per week, 12 months per year

Pay Grade: E35 (FLSA Exempt)

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) to protect classified information. The role manages personnel and facility clearances, physical security, and security training, and serves as the primary liaison between the university and government agencies within the National Industrial Security Program (NISP) and its operating manual.

The CSSO aspect focuses on all aspects of Sensitive Compartmentalized Information (SCI) and Sensitive Compartmentalized Information Facility (SCIF) management, including personnel and physical security requirements per Intelligence Community Directives (ICD) and SCIF integrity.

• Must possess and maintain an active U.S. Security Clearance at the TS/SCI level.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in Industrial Security within the U.S. Government, DoD, Intelligence, or contractor community.

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

Weber State University 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.

Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, etc.; use of feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Agility emphasized. Walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces. Bending at waist or knee; lifting with proper technique; operating equipment; pressing or exerting force; carrying up to 50 pounds occasionally.

Medium work. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 30 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds constantly. Visual acuity required for reading, analysis, operating a computer terminal, examining small defects, and general observation.

Both indoor and outdoor environments. May be exposed to extreme cold (below 32°F), extreme heat (above 100°F), noise, vibration, hazards such as proximity to moving mechanical parts or electrical current, and atmospheric conditions like fumes, dust, mist, or gases. Close quarters may present claustrophobic challenges.

Required Documents:

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• List of References with Contact Information

Optional Documents:

Additional supporting materials may be submitted at the applicant’s discretion.

We are 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
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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 include the average number of hours worked per week and dates of employment. 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.

Open Until Filled:
Yes. Job Open Date: 05/27/2026. Review Date: 06/10/2026.