Facilities Security Officer

Helsing•Martinsburg, WV

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Helsing is seeking an experienced Facility Security Officer (FSO) to lead security operations at a new manufacturing facility in West Virginia. This role involves both strategic, corporate-level personnel security and National Industrial Security Program (NISP) compliance, as well as hands-on physical security management at the plant floor level. This is an opportunity to establish and shape security operations in a new environment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Security Management, Criminal Justice, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience)
Minimum 3–5 years of experience in industrial/corporate security, with direct FSO or personnel security experience
Working knowledge of NISPOM (32 CFR Part 117) and DCSA processes
Experience managing contract or in-house security guard forces
Proficiency with DISS, NBIS, eAPP, and NISS
Strong understanding of access control systems, visitor management, and physical security best practices
Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
U.S. citizenship required
US SECRET clearance required

Nice To Haves

FSO Program Management Curriculum certification (CDSE)
Prior experience in a manufacturing or industrial plant environment
Experience supporting both classified and unclassified corporate security programs simultaneously
Security certifications (e.g., ISP, IAM, PSP)

Responsibilities

Ensure adherence to the NISPOM (32 CFR Part 117) and serve as the primary liaison with DCSA field offices, government security representatives, and other federal agencies.
Manage the end-to-end clearance process (eAPP/DISS) and maintain cleared employee records, briefings, debriefings, and periodic reinvestigations.
Develop and deliver comprehensive security training programs, including initial indoctrination, annual refreshers, and specialized briefings (foreign travel, insider threat, etc.).
Prepare for, facilitate, and support formal Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) security reviews, audits, and assessments.
Manage and enforce strict compliance procedures for the proper handling, storage, tracking, and destruction of classified, export-controlled, and proprietary information.
Manage the contract guard force (scheduling, post orders, compliance) and enforce visitor control procedures, including badging, escort requirements, and access logs.
Maintain and monitor plant physical security measures (access control, CCTV, alarms, perimeter security) in accordance with corporate standards.
Conduct regular security inspections, audits, and vulnerability assessments to enforce security requirements for restricted areas, asset protection, and proprietary information.
Serve as the primary point of contact for facility-level security incidents, investigations, emergency response coordination, and crisis management.
Coordinate directly with facility management, Human Resources, and safety teams on integrated security planning, policy alignment, and risk mitigation.