Note: This is a part-time position that will work approximately 16-20 hours per week.

Summary: 

We are seeking a highly-motivated individual with an aptitude for and specific interest in corporate industrial security to join our team as the Assistant Facility Security Officer (AFSO). The selected candidate will have strong organizational, communication, and administrative skills and will provide assistance on basic security issues. Specific responsibilities will include maintenance of personnel security databases and performing facility security tasks, such as processing office visitors, serving as primary point of contact for classified meeting organization, conducting new employee security training, and out-processing departing cleared employees.

The AFSO position requires someone who can work independently, with a strong attention to detail and who can follow complex directions. The position will take approximately 16-20 hours per week, but more may be required during periods of heavy demand (i.e., prior to a DSS review). Initial training will be provided by the FSO; however, it is essential that the successful candidate be able to follow directions and work independently, yet still understand when it is necessary to bring an issue to the attention of the FSO.

Primary Responsibilities/Activities:  

• Provide primary support to Facility Security Officer (FSO)
• Backup role as Joint Personnel Adjudication System (JPAS) Account Manager
• Process office visitor requests
• Serve as primary security point of contact for classified meetings
• In-process new employee security documentation and training
• Conduct de-briefing for departing cleared employees
• Conduct classified systems’ weekly audits
• Backup role as Communications Security (COMSEC) custodian
• Secure the closed areas of office at the end of business hours
• Provide primary courier duties to and from the post office
• Assist FSO with tracking completion of required employee training (i.e., Derivative Classification Training and Insider Threat Training)
• Maintain and update the Security Wiki under the direction of the FSO
• Assist in preparations for periodic Defense Security Service (DSS) inspections

 Other Responsibilities/Activities:

• Act as classified material librarian/custodian; responsible for all classified material in the facility
• Monitor notifications within JPAS daily
• Maintain Forms DD254 for each classified contract
• Provide additional administrative support as needed

Minimum Requirements:

• U.S. Citizenship is required for this position
• Experience with the following:
  • Department of Defense (DoD) industrial security clearance program
  • Familiarity with security databases, including but not limited to JPAS, SWFT, and ISFD
  • JIRA, Wiki, or similar collaborative software tool
  • MS Office, especially Word and Excel
• Previous experience in security or administration at a government contractor is highly preferred
• Recent college graduates with an aptitude for and specific interest in corporate industrial security will be considered
• Proven ability to organize, prioritize, and perform multiple tasks with shifting deadlines and priorities
• Demonstrated experience in timely communication and responsiveness to internal and external customer requests
• Exceptional interpersonal/customer service skills
• Positive “can-do” attitude during times of pressure and stress
• Demonstrated business acumen and comfort in dealing with upper management