Facility Security Officer

The Ascendancy Group LTD • Virginia Beach, VA

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About The Position

Facility Security Officer
The Ascendancy Group’s Mission
To be the unequaled provider of Department of War (DOW) and Intelligence Community focused technical, service, and training-based solutions.

Opportunity
Join the highly skilled team at TAG Headquarters to provide facility security support to a rapidly growing organization.

Overview
As a TAG entry-level Facility Security Officer, you will be responsible for all security matters while developing, implementing and maintaining security policies and procedures in compliance with regulations and laws.

Security Requirement:
US Citizenship
Active SECRET security clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a US Government TOP SECRET security clearance.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Commitment to complete mandatory training (DCSA Facility Security Officer (FSO) Program Management for Possessing Facilities Certification
• Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Proven time management skills with ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in a related field.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, DISS, and NISS preferred.
• 4-10 years of Department of War and/or SOF enterprise experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain knowledge of security trends, best practices, and regulatory changes.
• Perform facility and personnel security functions in accordance with the National Industrial Security Procedures Operating Manual (NISPOM).
• Perform access control responsibilities including managing badges, access cards and visit requests, as required.
• Perform initial personnel clearance submissions, periodic reinvestigations, and provide guidance and instruction to staff to ensure proper completion of security paperwork.
• Maintain employee personnel files, audits for accuracy.
• Communicate with employees and leadership on security efforts.
• Review, administer, track, and document compliance with mandatory security training.
• Maintain effective inventory and control program for management of classified documents.
• Prepare and receive classified transmittals in accordance with NISPOM guidelines and requirements.
• Prepare documentation in support of annual self-inspections and DCSA audits.
• Advise personnel of their reporting requirements, both personal/administrative and compliance/violation/incident-related reports and investigate and report as required.
• Assist in general office administration at The Ascendancy Group HQ.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED