Facilities Security Officer

TransMedics, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

401(k)

Life AD&D

Job summary

Trabus Technologies in San Diego, CA, is hiring a Facilities Security Officer (FSO) to implement NISPOM requirements and oversee security programs at a classified facility.

The role includes leading security training, managing clearances, and coordinating with Prime contractors to ensure ongoing compliance, while maintaining document and personnel records in a high-security environment.

Qualifications

• US citizenship required.
• Active DoD Secret clearance with ability to obtain Top-Secret clearance.
• Experience with NISP security, facility and personnel clearances.
• Strong written and verbal communication; investigations and counseling experience.
• Detail oriented with ability to implement new processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage personnel security clearance processes from initial request to continuous evaluation.
• Provide security briefings for new and departing employees.
• Develop security education and awareness programs for cleared and non-cleared staff.
• Oversee DISS and NISS accounts and security certifications.
• Coordinate visits and CAC/badge requests, and respond to after-hours alarms.
• Lead on-site inspections and DCSA vulnerability assessments for programs.
• Ensure compliance with NISPOM, ICDs, and NCIS requirements.

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

MS Word

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or national security related field

Tools

FSO Program Management Certification for non-possessing facilities

Job description

Position: Facilities Security Officer

Part-Time or Full-Time

Location: San Diego, CA

Salary Range: $45/hr. to $62.50/hr.

Trabus Technologies (TRABUS) is a minority-owned, service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) headquartered in San Diego, California. Our company has been providing key solutions and unparalleled value in wireless technologies, cybersecurity and artificial intelligence to the federal government and private sector since 2010.

Our capabilities are widely diversified. From the development of emerging technologies that will revolutionize the wireless industry to engineering support services to the armed services, TRABUS is committed to solving real-world problems through technical innovation.

TRABUS has been recognized by “Inc. 5000” as one of the 5,000 fastest-growing, privately held small companies in the United States the last seven years in a row. TRABUS is a dynamic, forward-thinking business ready to engage in and overcome our customers’ challenges.

SUMMARY:

TRABUS is looking for a Facility Security Officer (FSO) to manage security measures necessary for implementing applicable requirements of the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM). The FSO will serve as an alternate point of contact for all industrial security concerns, and provide security expertise, guidance and advice to management and staff. TRABUS isn’t looking for someone who will simply go through the motions, but someone willing to go beyond expectations, do something important, and make a true difference. This position is located in San Diego, CA.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work all facets of the personnel security clearance process to include, initial request, indoctrination, investigations, re-investigation, continuous evaluation, etc.
• Provide initial security briefing to new employees, and debriefings to departing employees
• Develop and administer a security education, training, and awareness program for both cleared and non-cleared personnel
• Manage DISS and NISS accounts
• Process incoming and outgoing visit requests and certifications through DISS and in the future NBIS
• Investigate and report security violations as prescribed in the NISPOM
• Perform incident/adverse information reporting
• Perform on site self-inspections and on site DCSA Vulnerability Assessments of programs.
• Liaison with Prime contractor FSOs and prepare CAC and Badge Requests for employees
• Implement and monitor all aspects of the NISPOM Rule, 520507_Vol 1, Vol 2, Vol 3, Vol 4, and Intelligence Community Directives (ICD’s) to prevent unauthorized disclosure of classified information
• Manage classified government contract programs (SAP) and provide oversight of the day-to-day operations of a secure facility, including oversight of the personnel, information, and physical security fields including security awareness. Lead self-inspections to confirm current compliance status and work with stakeholders to determine corrective actions when needed. Maintain document control, personnel records, and combination records.
• Provide timely response to after-hour alarms.
• Check PO Box for classified document receipt.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to develop/document/implement new processes
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and MS Word
• FSO Program Management Certification for non-possessing facilities
• Experience with NISP security, facility clearances, personnel clearances, providing oversight for classified projects
• Be skilled in both written and verbal communications with employees and clients, in report writing, and with the sensitivities involved in counseling, advising, and conducting investigations.
• Detail oriented

CANDIDATES MUST HAVE:

• US citizenship
• Must have an active DoD adjudicated Secret level clearance, and be able to obtain a Top-Secret Clearance

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a national security related field and 5-8 years of experience as a Facility Security Officer or 8-10 years' experience in industrial security program management in lieu of degree

BENEFITS:

• Paid Time Off
• Holidays
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401(k)
• Life AD&D

Trabus Technologies is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any status protected by federal, state, or local discrimination laws. Trabus Technologies (TRABUS) offers a competitive salary and full range of benefits.