Facility Security Officer

Position Purpose

The Facility Security Officer directs the industrial security program for a non-possessing Secret cleared facility. The Insider Threat Program Senior Official establishes and oversees the insider threat program. Both roles are held by the same employee and are appointed in writing under 32 CFR Part 117. 

Facility Security Officer Responsibilities

• Serve as liaison with DCSA and customer security offices
• Maintain facility records, Key Management Personnel information, and NISS updates
• Coordinate clearance processing, fingerprints, and personnel follow-up
• Maintain eligibility and access records in DISS
• Coordinate SF 312 execution, initial briefings, annual training, and debriefings
• Receive and submit required security reports
• Coordinate classified visits and DD Form 254 requirements
• Lead annual self-inspections and corrective actions
• Support DCSA security reviews and Senior Management Official certification
• Hold the primary Hierarchy Manager role in DISS and the user roles required to administer the facility's security platforms

Insider Threat Program Senior Official Responsibilities

• Maintain and implement the written insider threat program plan
• Define reporting channels, responsibilities, and response procedures
• Integrate relevant information from security, human resources, management, and information technology
• Assess concerns and coordinate referrals and mitigation
• Coordinate timely government reporting
• Identify and train insider threat program management personnel
• Ensure initial and annual employee insider threat awareness training
• Protect sensitive records and address privacy requirements
• Review program effectiveness and correct deficiencies

Brief leadership and support DCSA security reviews