Facility Security Officer (FSO)

Job Title: Facility Security Officer (FSO)

Job location: Torrance, CA

Salary: $90,000-$120,000/yr DOE

The Facility Security Officer (FSO) is responsible for implementing the industrial security program and ensuring company and customer security requirements are met. The successful candidate will interface with all levels of Stellant personnel and government management personnel to ensure contract security compliance with National Industrial Security Operating Manual (NISPOM), DoD Manual 5205.07, Contract Security Classification Specification (DD254) and Program Classification Guides. 

The position requires a self-motivated candidate that is capable of working in an independent or team environment with minimal direction. The candidate will be required to conduct security self-inspections, apply risk mitigation methodologies, support customer assessments, and implement security measures to meet requirements. The FSO must possess the confidence to make critical security decisions concerning high value contracts and to implement security procedures that will prevent unauthorized access to company and government facilities or information.

• Self-starter with ability to work independently, customer service orientated
• Commitment to security - creating and delivering the highest value to customers
• Be able to interpret company and government security policies and apply them to program operations
• Provide clear guidance to company employees, and recommend modifications to operations policies or procedures as appropriate
• Thorough working knowledge of 32 CFR Part 117 (NISPOM), other relevant DoD security guidance as well as the Intelligence Community Directive (ICD) standards
• Strong understanding of Physical Security requirements to include collateral Closed Areas 
• Thorough understanding of security databases such as DISS, eQIP, and NISS
• Administer day-to-day security programs: personnel processing, program reviews, document control system, audits & self-inspections, violation investigations & reports, receipt/dispatch/destruction/mail logs, visit certs, etc.
• Experience creating and conducting initial security briefings, debriefings, indoctrinations, pre/post foreign travel briefings and refresher briefings, as appropriate
• Ability to develop and establish an effective security awareness, training, and education program
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Industrial Security
• Strong communications skills, both oral and written
• FSO certification with minimum 2 years of experience as an FSO preferred
• Active Secret security clearance

Desired Skills

• Courier preparation procedures
• Experience developing and implanting OPSEC plans
• Knowledge of Access Control and Intrusion Detection Systems
• Experience with DoD construction
• Experience conducting investigations
• Resourceful in solving problem and capitalizing on opportunities
• Professional Certifications/Affiliations

DCSA Required:

IS030.CU FSO Management for Possessing Facilities

• 14 course curriculum that provides the information needed to prepare the new FSO for the duties as responsibilities of an FSO in a possessing facility.  No prerequisites

Not required, but highly suggested by DCSA:

IS121.10 getting Started Seminar for New Facility Security Officers

• Allows new FSOs and security personnel the opportunity to learn and apply fundamental National Industrial Security Program (NISP) requirements in a collaborative environment.
• Prerequisites: IS011.16 (included in required course, IS128.16, INT101.16, CI112.16 with all exams completed)

IS128.16 Preparing the DD Form 254

• Provides an overview of the DD Form 254, Contract Security Classification Specification, and assists the user with the form’s purpose and preparation

INT101.16 Insider Threat Awareness

• Provides a thorough understanding of how Insider Threat Awareness is an essential component of a comprehensive security program

CI112.16 Counterintelligence Awareness and Security Brief

• Awareness of potential threats directed against U.S. technology; it also explains common suspicious activities, including insider threats that should be reported to the Facility Security Officer (FSO) in compliance with the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM)

PY011.16 Introduction to Physical Security

• Provides a basic understanding of the theories and principles for the application of physical security to protect DOD assets

Stellant Systems is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local law.

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S. (e.g. Green Card holder), or a protected individual as defined by the International Traffic in Arm Regulations (ITAR).