Assistant Facility Security Officer

Company Description

Smiths Detection is a global leader in detection and screening technologies for the protection of people and assets, supporting safety, security and freedom of movement in today’s world.

At Smiths Group plc, we apply leading-edge technology to design, manufacture and deliver market-leading innovative solutions that meet our customers' evolving needs, and touch the lives of millions of people every day. We are a FTSE100, global business of around 14,600 colleagues, based in 50 countries. Our solutions have a real impact on lives across the planet, enabling industry, improving healthcare, enhancing security, advancing connectivity and supporting new homes. Our products and services are often critical to our customers’ operations, while our proprietary technology and high service levels help create competitive advantage. We welcome colleagues with a curious mind, who are happy with responsibility, enjoy a challenge and are attracted by the idea of working at a business with an almost 170-year history of innovation, and five global divisions, all experts in their field. We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish and are proud to be a company with values grounded in integrity, respect, ownership, customer focus, and passion.

Job Description

Smiths Detection Inc. (“SDI”) is seeking an Assistant Facility Security Officer to join our team in Edgewood, Maryland.  This position will work under the the Director, Trade Compliance and Security.

The Assistant Facility Security Officer (AFSO) will administer security measures under the direction of the FSO as necessary for implementing applicable requirements of the 32 Code of Federal Regulation Part 117, NISPOM) and related federal requirements for classified and unclassified contracts, materials, documents and equipment.

FSO Job duties include but are not limited to:

Job duties include but are not limited to;

• Serves as primary point of contact for security related employee/site issues and backup point of contact for DCSA
• Receive, generate, classify, mail, reproduce, store, transmit, ship and destroy all classified material and maintain applicable records as prescribed by 32 CFR Part 117 NISPOM Rule.
• Review incoming DD-254s and ensure the facility’s compliance with the applicable security requirements
• Complete and submit self-inspection in NISS
• Provide the following training and education:
  • Ensure all cleared employees have mandatory training for derivative classification (if applicable) training and insider threat training
  • Provide required initial brief, annual training, and de-briefs as required for all employees with clearances
  • Provide security training to all site employees at least annually
  • Provide new hire training for all employees
  • Maintain security bulletin boards
• Conduct required security checks
• Manage badge preparation and deactivation of badges when employees leave
• Keep NISS up to date as required including KMP list and other required changed conditions
• Process clearances for new employees and conduct periodic investigations when needed
• Provide and support internal documentation for the proper routing and shipment of classified products
• Administer site visitor program including Special Security Agreement (SSA), foreign visitors, and classified visits in DISS. This includes conducting denied party screening for all visitors.
• Maintain and update combinations on safes/closed room doors used to secure classified information and maintain lists of who can have access to closed rooms
• Coordinate destruction of documents in a timely and compliant manner
• Prepare DD-254s for subcontractors in accordance with customer and DCSA guidance
• Accomplish classification requirements (classification, downgrading, and declassification review of documents) in accordance with Chapter 4 of the NISPOM, and our Security Practices and Procedures Manual (SPP)
• Establish and maintain liaison with local Technology Control Officer (TCO)
• Participate in security Staff Assistance Visits (SAVs) conducted by the CFSO
• Work closely with ISSM/ISSO’s regarding AIS Systems and support all closed room activity
• Participate in the Insider Threat Working Committee, conduct investigations as needed, and do timely adverse reports in DISS if needed.
• Act as Site Security Officer (SSO) to support physical security standards
  • Conduct and record annual audit results for site with team to show compliance
  • Keep Site plan up-to-date and submit to CFSO annually
  • Work with facilities when there is security related issues i.e. alarms, doors, badge readers, cameras issues, etc.
• Provide continuous improvement in con