Assistant Facility Security Officer

Smiths Group•Edgewood, MD

20h•$95,227 - $142,839•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Facility Security Officer (AFSO) will administer security measures under the direction of the FSO as necessary for implementing applicable requirements of the 32 Code of Federal Regulation Part 117, NISPOM) and related federal requirements for classified and unclassified contracts, materials, documents and equipment.

Requirements

1-3 years’ experience working in a government-secured environment as an AFSO
Active Secret or Top Secret clearance
Successful completion of FSO Program Management for Possessing Facilities through CDSE required in first 3 months of hire
This position requires Sensitive Security Information (SSI) access and vetting via the TSA. Applicant must successfully pass a federal background investigation.
Experience with using Microsoft Office
Team player, receptive to ideas from others. Shares information and keeps team members and partners informed. Works effectively with others to identify and resolve issues
Leads by example serving as role model for employees by maintaining a positive, productive, and approachable presence
A creative yet pragmatic problem solver
Methodical and hands-on as well as detail-oriented
Excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to interact successfully with a diverse work force
Demonstrates a high level of professional integrity and honesty as well as personal credibility
Complies with and ensure department compliance with Company health, safety and environmental policies.
Individual may be required to sit, stand, walk regularly and occasionally lift 0-30 pounds

Nice To Haves

Experience with DISS, NISS, NBIS and SWFT is preferred

Responsibilities

Serves as primary point of contact for security related employee/site issues and backup point of contact for DCSA
Receive, generate, classify, mail, reproduce, store, transmit, ship and destroy all classified material and maintain applicable records as prescribed by 32 CFR Part 117 NISPOM Rule.
Review incoming DD-254s and ensure the facility’s compliance with the applicable security requirements
Complete and submit self-inspection in NISS
Provide the following training and education: Ensure all cleared employees have mandatory training for derivative classification (if applicable) training and insider threat training
Provide required initial brief, annual training, and de-briefs as required for all employees with clearances
Provide security training to all site employees at least annually
Provide new hire training for all employees
Maintain security bulletin boards
Conduct required security checks
Manage badge preparation and deactivation of badges when employees leave
Keep NISS up to date as required including KMP list and other required changed conditions
Process clearances for new employees and conduct periodic investigations when needed
Provide and support internal documentation for the proper routing and shipment of classified products
Administer site visitor program including Special Security Agreement (SSA), foreign visitors, and classified visits in DISS. This includes conducting denied party screening for all visitors.
Maintain and update combinations on safes/closed room doors used to secure classified information and maintain lists of who can have access to closed rooms
Coordinate destruction of documents in a timely and compliant manner
Prepare DD-254s for subcontractors in accordance with customer and DCSA guidance
Accomplish classification requirements (classification, downgrading, and declassification review of documents) in accordance with Chapter 4 of the NISPOM, and our Security Practices and Procedures Manual (SPP)
Establish and maintain liaison with local Technology Control Officer (TCO)
Participate in security Staff Assistance Visits (SAVs) conducted by the CFSO
Work closely with ISSM/ISSO’s regarding AIS Systems and support all closed room activity
Participate in the Insider Threat Working Committee, conduct investigations as needed, and do timely adverse reports in DISS if needed.
Act as Site Security Officer (SSO) to support physical security standards
Conduct and record annual audit results for site with team to show compliance
Keep Site plan up-to-date and submit to CFSO annually
Work with facilities when there is security related issues i.e. alarms, doors, badge readers, cameras issues, etc.
Provide continuous improvement in connection with the Company’s policies, processes and procedures for FOCI mitigation and compliance with security requirements