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Facility Security Officer

Fairbanks Morse Defense112 open roles

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Fairbanks Morse Defense, 3719 Industrial Road, Pascagoula, Mississippi, United States of America
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Your applicationOpen nowFacility Security OfficerFairbanks Morse Defense · Fairbanks Morse Defense, 3719 Industrial Road, Pascagoula, Mississippi, United States of America

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13.9% of postings close within 7 days. Measured by our own scanner across the market. Fairbanks Morse Defense postings stay open a median of 20 days.

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  4. 22.4%14 days
  5. 38.1%30 days
  6. 59.0%60 days
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Facility Security Officer Fairbanks Morse Defense | Bird-Johnson Propeller Company LLCLocation: Pascagoula, MississippiEmployment Type: Full-time, onsiteTravel: Less than 5% Protect the Mission and Make an Impact Mission-critical operations depend on trusted people, reliable equipment, and secure information. At Bird-Johnson Propeller Company, your expertise helps protect the people, facilities, and classified information that support those operations. We are seeking a highly skilled Facility Security Officer (FSO) who brings sound judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to build trust through clear communication. If you take pride in safeguarding sensitive information, guiding employees through security requirements, and maintaining a strong security program, this is an opportunity to put your expertise to work in support of a meaningful mission. Why Join Our Team Build your career with a company that combines a mission-driven purpose with a great company culture and benefits that support your future.

Benefits begin on your first day of hire. Robust 401(k) program with up to a 6% employer match. 100% tuition reimbursement. Eligibility for an annual company performance-based bonus of 5%. A great company culture where your expertise and contributions matter. Purposeful work supporting the security behind worldwide mission-critical operations.

Our Company and Mission Bird-Johnson Propeller Company LLC, a Fairbanks Morse Defense company, designs, manufactures, services, and overhauls marine propulsion and control systems. Its products include controllable-pitch propellers, fixed-pitch propellers, and waterjets that support naval fleets around the world. Our Pascagoula, Mississippi facility manufactures and overhauls propeller products that help keep mission-critical vessels moving. As a Facility Security Officer, your work helps safeguard the people, facilities, and classified information behind these capabilities. Join a team where your security expertise supports a clear purpose: helping those who serve carry out their missions with confidence. Learn more at www.fairbanksmorsedefense.com. Position Summary Fairbanks Morse Defense | Bird-Johnson Propeller Company LLC is seeking a highly skilled Facility Security Officer (FSO) to join our team in Pascagoula, Mississippi. This is a full-time, onsite position reporting to the Senior Management Official (Site Head). The FSO serves as an Industrial Security Subject Matter Expert (SME) and the federally designated Facility Security Officer. Responsibilities include maintaining the company’s Facility Clearance (FCL), initiating and maintaining employee security paperwork and records, providing employee education on safeguarding classified information, overseeing site security and insider threat protection programs, conducting FCL security self-inspections, and providing security reporting to the Corporate Office and government. Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Create, update, and maintain procedures to fulfill National Industrial Security Program (NISP) requirements as set forth in the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual for Safeguarding Classified Information (NISPOM). Implement operational, personnel, and physical security plans. Oversee and maintain personnel and facility clearances, continually evaluating the scope and level of cleared personnel and facilities to optimize research outcomes. Direct annual comprehensive security assessments. Manage and initiate personnel clearances and process visit access requests accurately and promptly. Communicate clearly and professionally with staff to ensure efficient, accurate, and compliant execution of clearance and classified work-related tasks. Develop and manage prime contract and subcontract DD Form 254s. Lead preparation for and participate in DCSA Security Vulnerability Assessments and Continuous Monitoring engagements. Conduct periodic self-inspections in accordance with 32 CFR 117 and research security policies, as required by DCSA. Investigate and document security infractions and violations, and report them to the DCSA industrial security representative. Oversee security education and training. Work with researchers to identify security training needs; engage with the federal security community to stay informed about emerging risks, trends, and requirements; develop or procure training, briefings, and educational opportunities; and arrange required briefings for cleared personnel. Direct administrative security operations, including tracking classified and security-related proposal, project, facility, and contract documents associated with prime contracts and subcontracts, in coordination with the grant and contracting office. Maintain digital and physical records securely and efficiently, and safeguard and inventory classified material in a detailed, compliant manner. Implement, refine, and help develop security procedures for badging, access control, classified visit requests, classified courier needs, and data transmittal. Maintain working knowledge of federal requirements for monitoring foreign, U.S. government, and cleared visitors. Provide clear, professional, and regular communication to cleared personnel and general staff regarding security program requirements and updates. Produce accurate, well-formatted communications and build rapport and trust with staff. Establish, implement, and maintain cleared personnel processes, including onboarding, offboarding, adverse HR actions, internal investigations, foreign travel, and outside engagements. Coordinate with the Global Research Security Officer to ensure personnel and facility security during international engagements. Travel locally and nationally to conferences and meetings as needed to perform job-specific tasks. Coordinate the occasional disposal of classified or sensitive material.

Nonessential Functions

Support occasional special conferences, visits, or community relations events. Provide briefings to senior administration on security topics when requested. Coordinate the occasional disposal of classified or sensitive material. Support safety and security drills.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

Lift 25–50 pounds. Carry 10–25 pounds. Perform moderately sedentary work on a continuous basis. Occasionally stand or walk for prolonged periods. Use depth perception and hearing to perform job duties. Travel as required. Work in conditions that may include exposure to cold weather, excessive heat, or humidity.

Qualifications, Skills, and Educational Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required. Three to five years of relevant experience. Valid FSO Program Management for Safeguarding Facilities certificate, or the ability to earn one within six months of employment. Thorough working knowledge of the NISPOM and other relevant, current, and evolving Department of Defense (DoD) security guidance. Familiarity with and ability to use the following systems and tools with minimal assistance:

NBIS: National Background Investigative Services, through either the eAPP or Agency portals. NISS: National Industrial Security System. DISS: Defense Information System for Security. eMASS: Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service. NCAISS: NISP Central Access Information Security System. Microsoft Office Suite: Outlook, Teams, Excel, and OneNote. Envoy Visitor System.

Work Authorization and Security Clearance Requirements

U.S. citizenship required. Active security clearance at the SECRET level or higher, or the ability to obtain one.

Other Duties and Requirements This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

Travel: Less than 5%. Language: English.

Equal Opportunity Fairbanks Morse Defense is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, ancestry, national origin, marital status, citizenship status (unless required by applicable law or government contract), disability, protected veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.

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