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Peraton
Facility Security Officer (FSO)
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What they do
A Security Officer provides security for property at hospitals, hotels, warehouses or office buildings. Monitors entrances and patrols buildings, watches for intruders or vandals; reports building maintenance problems; deals with customers or visitors that create a disturbance in the building.
$39,374 / year median in New Jersey
+1% projected growth
Job Description
Responsibilities Peraton is looking for a dynamic, well organized, and highly motivated individual with prior relevant experience to serve as the Facility Security Officer (FSO) and Contractor Special Security Officer (CSSO) to ensure full-scope program support and compliance in Woodbridge, and Basking Ridge, NJ locations. The FSO will be responsible for ensuring the company's adherence to policies, practices, and procedures of the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), Special Access Program (SAP) manual and for implementing the policies, practices, and procedures contained within. Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Provide oversight of the processing of new employee security clearances including tracking within Defense Information System for Security (DISS) and National Background Investigation Services (NBIS) Oversight of SAP to include support development, review, and maintenance of program security documentation for SAP programs Administers a Special Access Program Facility (SAPF) area and responds to after-hours alarms and emergency conditions Oversight and administration for a comprehensive security education, training, and awareness programs for cleared employees to include conducting Initial Security Briefings, Security Classification Program Briefings, Refresher Training, and Debriefings Conduct periodic Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) and other government agency self-inspections on the security posture of the company to determine performance and cost effectiveness and advise management of any deficiencies and recommendations Communicate security procedures to employees and subcontractors, and provide guidance and assistance to project managers and staff in meeting security requirements Maintain all security documentation and files accurately for document control, visitor control, and personnel security using SIMS and in accordance with requirements Responsible for the preparation, management, and interfacing with DCSA Knowledge of Communication Security (COMSEC) and of COMSEC Account Custodian of keying material for communication devices to include the use of DIAS is a plus Investigate and review security violations, preparing reports, and recommending specific preventive and corrective action to be taken Qualifications Requires 5+ years with BS/BA or 3 years with MS/MA 9+ years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree.