Facility Security Officer/Key Control Specialist

California Jobs; Oxnard (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier technology integrator is hiring a Facility Security Officer/Key Control Specialist in Oxnard, CA. The role involves managing key control systems, ensuring security compliance, and providing training on security policies. Candidates should have a strong background in security practices, flexibility for on-call duties, and excellent leadership skills.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in security roles or related field.
• Active Secret clearance, with ability to obtain Top Secret clearance.
• Strong understanding of key control systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage inventory of facility keys including issuance and record-keeping.
• Implement key control policies to ensure compliance.
• Assist in developing security procedures related to key control.

Skills

Flexibility

Collaborative Mindset

Conflict Resolution

Time Management

Customer Focus

Emotional Intelligence

Proactive Initiative

Critical Thinking

Education

Bachelors Degree

Masters Degree

Tools

MS Office

Teams

Job description

Facility Security Officer/Key Control Specialist

SAIC Security professionals support a collective of over 24,000 employees extending across 20 countries. Our employees are our core, bolstered by 15,000 clearances, working across numerous classified and unclassified locations. We pride ourselves on cultivating a workplace environment that encourages proactive thinking and fosters strong internal collaborations. Our dedication is deeply rooted in the professional growth of our team through comprehensive upskilling programs, targeted training initiatives, and consistent mentoring opportunities, all designed to nurture a diverse pool of talent. Additionally, we maintain an active presence in the security community, positioning ourselves as visible and influential thought leaders who shape industry standards and best practices.

Our offerings encompass a full spectrum of security functions, including business group support, personnel security, information assurance, insider threat, counterintelligence, physical security, crisis management, international security, and more. Our robust internal processes, from security awareness training to internal audits, data analytics and internal proposal support, ensure we maintain an edge in compliance and risk mitigation.

We are not just a compliance function; we are enablers of profitable growth, proactive partners to business groups, assessors of risk, inspirers of people, and champions of efficiency and agility. Our approach is holistic --we grow, develop, diversify, and retain talent while leading the industry in the industrial security mission. We are visible thought leaders and proactive educators, committed to executing with precision and speed, underscoring our reputation as a security powerhouse driving the future of government.

If you see yourself as being a part of this culture, we invite you to apply!

Key Requirements:

• Flexibility: Must be willing to be available 24/7 for on-call duties in order to uphold our commitment to continuous operational readiness, which includes providing SAIC a mechanism for which to contact you(all others) In addition, candidate must be willing to provide on-site support commensurate with the duties as assigned.

It is preferred that our ideal candidate possess the following soft-skills:

Teamwork:

Collaborative Mindset: Ability to work effectively within a team, contributing ideas and supporting colleagues to achieve common goals.

Conflict Resolution: Proficiency in identifying, addressing, and resolving conflicts within the team in a constructive manner to include having difficult conversations professionally.

Flexibility and Adaptability: Willingness to adapt to team needs, including taking on various roles and responsibilities as required.

Supportive Attitude: Demonstrates a supportive and cooperative attitude towards team members, helping to create a positive team environment.

Cultural Fit: Alignment with the company's values and culture of: Integrity, Innovation and Inclusion.

Customer Focus: Strong customer focus, ensuring that communication and teamwork efforts are aligned with delivering exceptional service to clients and stakeholders.

Communication:

Effective Verbal Communication: Strong verbal communication skills, capable of articulating ideas clearly and effectively to diverse audiences.

Active Listening: Ability to actively listen to others, understand their perspectives, and respond appropriately.

Written Communication: Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to produce clear, concise, and accurate documentation and emails.

Presentation Skills: Experience in delivering presentations and facilitating meetings, ensuring that key points are conveyed clearly and engagingly.

Feedback Mechanism: Ability to give and receive constructive feedback, helping to improve individual and team performance.

Software: Ability to navigate and utilize Teams, MS Office, MS Outlook (Insert here additional systems depending on job duty such as SIMS, NISS, DISS, Scattered, etc.)

Leadership:

Leadership Potential: Ability to inspire and motivate others.

Mentorship: Experience in mentoring or coaching others, contributing to the professional growth and development of team members.

Emotional Intelligence: High level of emotional intelligence, including self-awareness, empathy, and the ability to manage one's own emotions effectively.

Problem-Solving Skills: Strong problem-solving abilities, with a focus on identifying root causes and implementing effective solutions.

Time Management: Excellent time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks, manage deadlines, and balance multiple responsibilities.

Initiative: Proactive in taking initiative, demonstrating a willingness to go above and beyond to achieve team and organizational goals.

Critical Thinking: Strong critical thinking skills, with the ability to analyze situations, consider various perspectives, and make informed decisions.

Adaptability: Ability to adapt to changing circumstances and embrace new challenges with a positive attitude.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Manage the inventory of all facility keys, including issuance, collection, and record-keeping.

Develop and maintain a key control log and database to track key assignments and returns.

Coordinate with facility managers and other stakeholders to ensure proper key distribution and control.

Implement and enforce key control policies and procedures to ensure compliance with security protocols.

Conduct regular audits and inspections to ensure proper key control practices are being followed.

Assist in the development of security procedures and policies related to key control.

Provide training and support to employees on key control policies and procedures

Ensure lost or stolen keys are reported and appropriate actions are taken to maintain facility security.

Collaborate with SAIC Security to integrate key control with other security measures and systems.

Will be required to obtain FSO certification within 6 months of employment.

FSO will coordinate and oversee security activities to protect assets, personnel, and information, ensuring compliance with corporate and government security requirements.

The entry-level FSO will assist with security inspections by helping conduct regular self-inspections and coordinating government inspections to ensure compliance with security regulations and standards.

Maintain security records by managing entries in corporate and government databases and systems of record, ensuring accuracy and adherence to regulatory requirements. In supporting security awareness programs.

FSO will aid in the development and delivery of training programs to educate employees about security policies, procedures, and best practices.

FSO will support personnel security coordination by assisting with the processing of security clearances and managing sensitive information.

Administrative support duties will include preparing reports, maintaining documentation, and assisting with other security-related tasks as needed.

Participate in site and program meetings to represent security interests and provide security-related input and guidance.

This position is remote, with required travel to the SAIC Oxnard CA location 2-3 times monthly. Candidates must be local to Oxnard/Santa Barbara areas, or within a reasonable commuting distance to the Oxnard site.

Qualifications

Required Education and Qualifications:

Bachelors and six (6) years or more of related experience; Masters and four (4) years of more experience. Additional four (4) years of experience considered in lieu of degree.

Active Secret clearance, must be able to obtain Top Secret clearance

Minimum two (2) years of experience in key control, facility management, or a related security role.

Strong understanding of key control systems and best practices.

Excellent organizational and record-keeping skills.

Strong attention to detail and accuracy

Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and maintain confidentiality.

Target salary range: $80,001 - $120,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

REQNUMBER: 2505963

SAIC is a premier technology integrator, solving our nation's most complex modernization and systems engineering challenges across the defense, space, federal civilian, and intelligence markets. Our robust portfolio of offerings includes high-end solutions in systems engineering and integration; enterprise IT, including cloud services; cyber; software; advanced analytics and simulation; and training. We are a team of 23,000 strong driven by mission, united purpose, and inspired by opportunity. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $6.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For information on the benefits SAIC offers, see Working at SAIC. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability

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