Facility Security Officer

General Dynamics Information Technology•Pawcatuck, CT

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This is an unpaid fellowship through the Department of War (DoW) SkillBridge Program. The fellow selected for this role will not receive compensation or benefits from GDIT and will not be an employee, agent or contractor of GDIT but rather will remain an employee of the DoW and will receive compensation and benefits through the DoW. Through the Department of War (DoW) SkillBridge Program, GDIT offers transitioning service members the opportunity to gain hands‑on training and professional experience as a Facility Security Officer (FSO) Support Fellow, supporting security operations that safeguard personnel, facilities, classified information, and government programs across a large industrial environment. Transform your military experience and security awareness into operational impact as a Facility Security Officer (FSO) Support Fellow with GDIT. A career in facility and industrial security means protecting the people, technologies, and information that enable national mission success. In this Fellowship, you will gain meaningful exposure to personnel security processing, physical security operations, compliance requirements, clearance systems, and classified program support within a dynamic, multi‑program environment. At GDIT, people are our differentiators. As an Facility Security Officer (FSO) Support Fellow, you will learn how NISPOM and DoW compliance frameworks are executed in industry, how security incidents are documented and mitigated, how physical safeguards are implemented across a 95,000+ sq. ft. facility, and how personnel security workflows are managed through automated systems such as DISS and NISS. Working alongside experienced Facility Security Officers and Security Specialists, you will gain practical experience in access control, briefings, investigations, SOP development, government interaction, and facility protection. This Fellowship is designed to build the professional readiness needed for future employment as a full‑time Assistant FSO, Security Specialist, or Facility Security Officer supporting DoW and government programs.

Requirements

High school diploma required.
2+ years of related experience in facility or industrial security administration, or an equivalent combination of education, professional training, or work experience.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Strong attention to detail, communication, and organizational skills.
Ability to learn DoW security procedures, NISPOM compliance requirements, and automated security systems.
Strong interest in Industrial Security, Personnel Security, or Facility Security.
Capability to learn and follow security procedures and documentation requirements.
Competency in using automated systems—both internal and government—and generating relevant reports.
Ability to follow established procedures and maintain accurate documentation.
Understanding of basic security principles, personnel reliability, and information protection.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams and government partners.
Ability to work in a compliance‑driven, process‑oriented environment and support multiple tasking priorities.
Active Secret security clearance.
U.S. Citizenship required.
On‑site attendance at the customer site in Pawcatuck, CT.
Fellowship duration aligned with DoW SkillBridge requirements.
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
Has served at least 180 days on active duty
Can participate within the last 6 months of separation or retirement
Will receive an honorable discharge
Has taken any service TAP/TGPS
Has attended or participated in an ethics brief within the last 12 months
Received Unit Commander (first O-4/Field Grade commander in chain of command) written authorization and approval to participate in DoW SkillBridge Program prior to start of the fellowship.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or a related business discipline preferred.
Experience working in controlled, secure, or operational environments preferred.
Military experience involving security, administration, intelligence, or handling sensitive information is beneficial.
Familiarity with DoW or government security environments.
Experience or exposure to DISS, NISS, JPAS, or similar systems (training provided).
Interest in pursuing DoW 8570/8140‑compliant certifications with a minimum certification of Security+ and/or CISSP, CAP, CISA, CEH, or CISM.

Responsibilities

Assist with personnel security actions, including clearance submissions, status tracking, record maintenance, and coordination with DoW and government systems such as DISS and NISS.
Observe and support security briefings, debriefings, and ongoing security education efforts, including creating and updating training materials.
Participate in physical security operations across a 95,000+ sq. ft. industrial facility, including access control, badge administration, visitor processing, and camera system observation.
Assist in developing, updating, and maintaining SOPs, TTPs, emergency procedures, and compliance documentation required under NISPOM, contract guidelines, and government policy.
Support documentation and tracking of security violations, including incident reports, corrective actions, and coordination with external agencies under FSO supervision.
Gain exposure to classified information system protection requirements and observe the processes used to secure classified environments.
Assist with facility inspections, self‑assessments, audit preparation, and coordination with government security representatives.
Prepare reports, logs, documentation, and security metrics using Microsoft Office Suite and automated security tools.
Learn how security compliance, personnel reliability, risk mitigation, and facility protection standards are implemented across multi‑program environments.
Support administrative and operational security tasks that ensure safeguarding compliance, personnel processing efficiency, and facility readiness.
Participate in special projects, process‑improvement efforts, and security program enhancements supporting mission requirements.