Facility Security Officer 2 (FSO)

AEVEX Corp.; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

AEVEX Corp. is seeking a Facility Security Officer 2 for our Dayton, OH site. This onsite role focuses on implementing and maintaining a robust security program aligned with regulatory requirements and government policies.

You will lead risk-based security initiatives, train staff, protect PII, and coordinate with government representatives to safeguard personnel and assets. An SSO/ISP background is preferred and Top Secret/SCI clearance eligibility is required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain the security program using a risk-management approach.
• Provide briefings through public speaking, trainings, and written guidance.
• Process and protect PII and other sensitive information with proper reporting responsibilities.
• Apply physical and procedural security measures with minimal impact to operations.
• Prepare, maintain, and protect auditable records for U.S. Government representatives.
• Oversee access control, intrusion detection, and CCTV systems.
• Manage access of vendors, consultants, and contractors to the facility.
• Collaborate with Export Control, Facilities, and IT to formalize security programs.
• Conduct investigations and issue disciplinary guidance as needed.
• Interact with business groups, senior management, and government reps.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical ability

NISPOM knowledge

Organizational skills

Independent work

Problem solving

MS Office

Education

Defense Security Service FSO training

ISP certification (preferred)

Tools

Visio

CAD

PowerPoint

Excel

Word

Access

Microsoft Project

Job description

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

• 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.
• 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

Security Clearance

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