Facility Security Officer (Tampa, FL)

Florida International University is a top public university that drives real talent and innovation in Miami and globally. Very high research (R1) activity and high social mobility come together at FIU to uplift and accelerate learner success in a global city by focusing in the areas of environment, health, innovation, and justice. Today, FIU has two campuses and multiple centers. FIU serves a diverse student body of more than 56,000 and 290,000 Panther alumni. U.S. News and World Report places dozens of FIU programs among the best in the nation, including international business at No. 2. Washington Monthly Magazine ranks FIU among the top 20 public universities contributing to the public good.

This position will be located in Largo, FL.

Serves as the organization's Facility Security Officer (FSO) and Insider Threat Program Senior Official (ITPSO) in order to administer a National Industrial Security Program (NISP) compliant security program. Provides expertise and technical guidance to Executive Management regarding NISP security administrative requirements. Liaises with organizational teams for implementation and enforcement of security policies as appropriate. Coordinates and provides hands-on delivery for training and education for personnel related to security policies and application. Maintains security program policies in compliance with government regulations and organizational policies. Carries out delivery activities for physical security, access control, visitor management, safeguarding, and COMSEC support.

• Maintains the organizations Facility Clearance Level (FCL) with designated government agencies in alignment with defined regulations and requirements.
• Liaises with the DCSA representative to define FCL needs and coordinate with appropriate personnel to implement identified solutions.
• Develops and administers the organizational security policies and procedures for facility and personnel clearances in partnership with government agencies and organizational leadership.
• Partners with operational leadership for guidance and implementation planning for designated clearance space planning and utilization.
• Provides initial and annual refresher training and guidance on security regulations and procedures to employees and management.
• Conducts security briefings/debriefings for newly hired and exiting employees. Reviews, maintains, and updates corporate Security Policies and Procedures.
• Tracks and maintains clearances via DISS.
• Initiates security clearance requests and maintain records with company approved database.
• Maintains control logs for DD 254s received.
• Maintains the organization's Insider Threat Security program as the university's Insider Threat Program Senior Official (ITPSO) and leads the Insider Threat Program Working Group on behalf of the University
• Assists employees with completion of required security paperwork.
• Coordinates with customers and other government representatives on security issues/actions.
• Process and maintain logs of foreign travel/briefings. Conducts NATO briefings as needed.
• Updates and conducts annual security refresher training.
• Establishes and maintains the organization's Insider Threat Security program as the university's Insider Threat Program Senior Official (ITPSO) and leads the Insider Threat Program Working Group on behalf of the University
• Conducts issue-specific and new hire security training.
• Assists with ancillary information requests related to security matters, including review and submissions of Board Resolutions .
• Manages security of closed space and be primary point of contact for electronic security elements.
• Utilizes and protects personally identifiable information (PII) and other sensitive information as required.
• Carry out investigations and reporting of security violations and maintain liaison with outside agencies as appropriate.
• Liaises with operational and project managers and team members to ensure communication and facilitation of security clearance needs and status across the organization.
• Initiates, review, and submit personnel clearance applications via NBIS using the e-APP SF-86 submissions and assist employees in acquiring personnel security clearance as needed.
• Ensures the integrity of the classified accountability processes and maintain the Classified Document Control System through routine audit and reporting activities.
• Maintains all security documentation and files in accordance with DSS requirements.
• Performs routine annual self-inspections and ensures appropriate measures taken in preparation for annual DCSA security reviews/audits.
• Carry out liaison and response activities with DCSA representative in support of audits, investigations, and annual visits.
• Enter security information into automated systems and develop related reports as needed.
• Participate in other security and special projects as required and perform other backup duties as required.
• Updates and administers the organizational security policies and procedures for visitor control and safeguarding systems (including physical security, classified materials, equipment, and information systems) in partnership with government agencies and organizational leadership.
• Liaises with operational and project managers and team members to ensure communication and facilitation of safeguarding and visitor control requirements across the organization.
• Collaborates with Award Services team to facilitate identification, communication, and implementation of contractual safeguarding requirements.
• Liaise with external agencies to ensure appropriate security information is exchanged and entered into automated systems.
• Partners with operational leadership for guidance and implementation planning for project activities which require visitor control and safeguarding system utilization.
• Provides hands-on delivery support activities for shipping, receiving, and logistics related to equipment safeguarding requirements as requested.
• Prepares and submits visit requests and visit authorization letters to include updates to NBIS submissions and/or SF-86s.
• Ensures physical security for safeguarding areas is established and maintained in accordance with defined security requirements.
• Performs routine inspection and audit activities for safeguarding areas and follow up on identified issues for satisfactory resolution.
• Performs other related duties as required or directed. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position
• Participates in special projects as required and perform other backup duties as required.
• Works with export control personnel as needed in licensing with designated government agencies in alignment with defined regulations and requirements.
• Serves as the Largo point of contact for export compliance under the International traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR).
• Works with operational leadership in guidance for relevant licenses and agreements to support projects/programs.
• Manages and ensures that onsite SCIFs (Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility) are used and maintained in accordance with applicable government regulations
• Performs essential duties in any emergencies such as hurricanes, storms, and/or any other university emergency closing. The employee is expected to be available to report to work as needed during university emergency closing with appropriate notification of a department administrator.

• Bachelor's Degree in intelligence, industrial, personnel; OR physical security; OR ten (10) years of relevant training and/or military experience; OR an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience.
• Active Top Secret Clearance, SCI eligible and a current clearance investigation within the last 5 years.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of experience in implementing and coordinating Facility Security Officer (FSO) program management for a NISP compliant environment required.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of hands-on experience performing FSO functions for a safeguarding facility with knowledge of the 32 CFR 117 National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) procedures, and Defense Counterintelligence Security Agency (DCSA) guidelines required.

• Knowledge of DISS, NISS, e-APP, SPOT, SWFT NBIS, and DCSA guidelines required.
• Understanding of the Department of Defense (DoD) and Intelligence Community agencies security clearance requirements and present-day security issues required.

• Experience in operating a Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) preferred.
• Industrial Security Professional Certification preferred.
• Previous experience as a Facility Security Officer (FSO) managing a University setting preferred.

• Administrative

• $125,000 - $145,000

Begin time: 8:00 AM

End time: 5:00 PM

• Required to spend 50% or more of time operating a computer

• Clearance by the Department of Defense
• Drug Screening
• Fingerprinting Check
• Expanded Background Check

• Must attend meetings off campus and occasionally attend functions on weekends and evening
• Ability to travel locally and nationally.
• Ability to travel internationally.
• Shift may vary according to departmental needs.
• Must be available 24/7 for possible emergency situations.
• Must be within 50 mile radius of the designated area.

Prospective Employee

If you have not created a registered account, you will be asked to create a username and password for use of the system. It is recommended that you provide an active/valid e-mail account as that will be the main source of communication regarding your status within the process. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".

To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.

*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

Current Employee

As a current employee, you must log into Employee Self Service (ESS) to apply for this and any other internal career opportunity of interest. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".

To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume/ curriculum vitae, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

Clery Notice

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, the University Police department at Florida International University provides information on crimes statistics, crime prevention, law enforcement, crime reporting, and other related issues for the past three (3) calendar years. The FIU Annual Security report is available online at: https://police.fiu.edu/download/annual-security-fire-safety-report/.

To obtain a paper copy of the report, please visit the FIU Police Department located at 885 SW 109th Avenue, Miami, FL, 33199 (PG5 Market Station).

Pay Transparency

Florida International University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

FIU is a State University System of Florida member, Equal Opportunity, Equal Access, and Affirmative Action Employer for individuals with disabilities and veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination, contact FIU's Office of Civil Rights Compliance and Accessibility at 305.348.2785 or email ocrca@fiu.edu.