Facility Security Officer

Integra•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Facility Security Officer (FSO) administers, implements, and oversees facility security operations to protect personnel, visitors, contractors, assets, intellectual property, and business operations. As the primary site security representative, the FSO ensures compliance with company security standards, client requirements, applicable regulations, and industry best practices. The role develops and maintains site security programs, manages access control systems, conducts investigations, coordinates emergency response activities, and promotes a proactive security culture. It works closely with Operations, HSE, Human Resources, Information Technology, Facilities, and external law enforcement partners to maintain a safe and secure operating environment. The FSO maintains security policies, plans, procedures, access controls, credentials, and security technology; responds to and investigates incidents; supports emergency preparedness and response; oversees contractor, visitor, and contract security personnel processes; delivers security awareness and training; and maintains performance reporting and records. The role provides monthly security performance reports to the Sr. Security Manager.

Requirements

Minimum 5 years of security, law enforcement, military, or corporate security experience.
Minimum 2 years of experience managing facility security operations.
Experience with access control, CCTV, investigations, and emergency response programs.
Knowledge of physical security principles and best practices.
Knowledge of incident investigation techniques.
Knowledge of access control systems and security technology.
Knowledge of emergency management and crisis response.
Knowledge of workplace violence prevention.
Knowledge of asset protection methodologies.
Knowledge of applicable OSHA and workplace safety requirements.
An associate's degree in Criminal Justice, Security Management, Emergency Management, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred; equivalent military, law enforcement, or security experience may be substituted.

Nice To Haves

Experience supervising contract security personnel.
Certified Protection Professional (CPP).
Physical Security Professional (PSP).
Associate Protection Professional (APP).
Certified Homeland Protection Professional (CHPP).
FEMA Incident Command System (ICS 100, 200, 700, 800).
ASIS Security Certifications.

Responsibilities

Implement and maintain site security policies, procedures, and standards, ensuring compliance with corporate security requirements and client contractual obligations.
Conduct periodic security assessments and vulnerability reviews, identify risks, develop mitigation strategies, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
Maintain facility security plans, post orders, and emergency response procedures.
Administer facility access control, visitor management, and credentialing programs; issue, track, audit, and deactivate badges and credentials.
Control keys, locks, and restricted access areas; monitor security systems including CCTV, intrusion detection, access control, visitor management, and alarm monitoring; coordinate system maintenance and testing.
Respond to security incidents, threats, and emergencies; lead or support investigations involving theft, property damage, workplace violence, security violations, unauthorized access, and suspicious activity.
Collect and preserve evidence, prepare incident reports and investigation summaries, coordinate with law enforcement when required, and track corrective actions through closure.
Support emergency management and business continuity programs, participate in planning and drills, serve on the site emergency response team, and coordinate security responses to emergencies and facility disruptions.
Support crisis communications and accountability efforts during emergencies.
Verify security requirements for contractors and vendors, enforce visitor access procedures, provide security briefings as required, monitor contractor compliance, and support project mobilization and demobilization security activities.
Coordinate daily activities of contract security personnel; conduct post inspections and security audits; review officer performance and compliance; verify staffing coverage and shift effectiveness; and support security staffing plans.
Ensure security personnel maintain professional standards and customer service expectations.
Deliver security awareness training to employees and contractors; support onboarding and site orientation; promote threat awareness and reporting; conduct drills and exercises; and maintain training records.
Maintain security records, reports, and documentation; develop and submit security performance metrics; track and trend incidents, access violations, theft and loss events, visitor activity, alarm activations, and investigation outcomes.
Provide monthly security performance reports to the Sr. Security Manager.