Facilities Security Officer

Society of Defense Financial Management; Dayton, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

AEVEX is seeking a Facility Security Officer II to design, implement, and maintain a robust security program in our Dayton, OH facility. The role emphasizes risk-based governance, regulatory compliance, and close collaboration with executives and government partners.

The successful candidate will manage access control, COMSEC, PII handling, and investigations while leading training and policy development to protect people and assets in a fast-paced defense environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in the industrial security field.
• Experience in managing lab spaces.
• COMSEC management experience.
• Experience with government information systems and personnel security investigations.
• Proficient with NISPOM and security policy implementation.

Responsibilities

• Implement and manage a security program using risk-based approaches.
• Provide briefings and trainings; develop written guidance.
• Protect PII and sensitive information with proper reporting.
• Oversee access control, intrusion detection, and CCTV systems.
• Manage vendor/contractor access to the facility.
• Develop, communicate, and revise security policies and procedures.
• Coordinate with law enforcement and government representatives.
• Interact with senior management and business groups regarding security issues.
• Maintain auditable official records; ensure compliance with regulations.
• Conduct investigations and issue disciplinary guidance as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Risk management

Public speaking

Analytical thinking

Policy interpretation

Independence

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

ISP certification training (plus)

Tools

Visio

CAD

PowerPoint

Excel

Word

Access

Microsoft Project

Job description

Work Arrangement

This is an onsite position at our Dayton, OH office.

Job Overview

The Facility Security Officer 2 interprets, implements, and maintains a highly-effective security program consistent with all regulatory, government policies and provides supplemental guidance to the business and its leaders.

Essential Functions

• Use an analytical and risk-management-based approach to implement the security program.
• Provide briefings through public speaking, facilitated trainings, and written guidance.
• Process and protect personally identifiable information (PII) and other sensitive personal information in a professional manner with regard to reporting responsibilities.
• Effectively apply physical and procedural security measures with minimal impact to business operations.
• Prepare, maintain, and protect official records auditable by U.S. Government representatives
• Maintain, audit, and evaluate the industrial security program to provide a safe and secure environment to protect employees and company assets.
• Oversee automated access control, intrusion detection, and CCTV systems.
• Manage access of support vendors, consultants, and contractors to the facility
• Formalize security program with other organizations, especially Export Control, Facilities, and Information Technology.
• Conduct investigations regarding sensitive issues and violations of written policies; issue disciplinary guidance as needed.
• Interact with functional business groups, senior management, and government representatives.
• Represent the facility when interacting with senior AEVEX Corporate executives, site management, and government representatives on security and asset protection issues.
• Liaison with local and federal law enforcement, federal investigators, and emergency response personnel.
• Interpret and administer existing policies and develop, document, implement, and communicate revisions to existing policies or new policies, processes, and procedures
• Develop educational programs and preside over training sessions for all employees with regard to security
• Provide continuing education and training programs such as briefings and newsletters.
• Manage foreign travel safety and reporting program.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Standard Essential Functions

Regular and reliable attendance on a full time basis [or in accordance with posted schedule].

Responsible for exhibiting professional behavior with both internal and external business associates that reflects positively on the company and is consistent with the company's policies and practices. Embodies AEVEX’s cultural values and aligns daily actions with department goals and company culture.

Qualifications And Competencies

• Demonstrated leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills required as well as strong analytical ability leading to exemplary execution.
• Proficient knowledge of the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM).
• Possess a high degree of organizational and communications skills, both written and verbal.
• Must be able to work independently and irregular hours, as required.
• Ability to efficiently partner with functional organizations and possess the ability to solve complex challenges independently in compliance with written and verbal guidance from both internal and external Customers as appropriate meeting business objectives.
• Proficient in using various software tools packages such as Visio, CAD, PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Access and Microsoft Project
• Proficient procedural documentation skills are required.

Education / Certifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or similar experience.
• Completion of all Defense Security Service FSO training requirements for safeguarding facility - Industrial Security Professional (ISP) certification is a plus.

Experience

• 3+ years of experience in the industrial security field.
• Experience in managing lab spaces.
• COMSEC management experience.
• Experience working with government information systems of record and a general understanding of personnel security investigation requirements is required.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties the employee is:

Frequently required to sit, and to reach to use computers and other office equipment

Occasionally required to stand for extended periods of time

For the purpose of this summary, occasionally is used to represent up to 1/3 of the time given to the work day, frequently represents 1/3 to 2/3 of the time and constantly represents 2/3 or more of the time.

Security Clearance

• Ability to obtain/maintain a Top Secret/SCI DoD clearance, U.S. Citizenship required.

About AEVEX

AEVEX, headquartered in Solana Beach, California, supports the U.S. national security mission and partner nation needs around the world by providing full-spectrum aviation, remote sensing, and analysis solutions. The company's capabilities include custom design and engineering; rapid prototyping; sensor integration and sustainment; aircraft modification and certification; flight test instrumentation and support; mission operations service; advanced intelligence data processing, exploitation, and dissemination solutions; and tailored hardware and software mission-system tools. AEVEX uses agile and customized approaches to rapidly define, develop, and deliver specialized solutions for airborne special mission needs for the U.S. Government, partner nations, and commercial businesses. AEVEX has major offices in California, Florida, North Carolina, Ohio, and Virginia.

AEVEX provides a full suite of comprehensive benefits, including a 401(k)-retirement plan, comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance group coverage with a portion of the premiums paid by the company, professional development funds, and an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) with counseling, legal help, child and elder care support, among other benefits for qualified employees.

Equal Employment Opportunity

AEVEX is an Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religious creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, breast feeding and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military and veteran status, marital status, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, physical disability, mental disability, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws.