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POSITION SPECIFICS
We are searching for a self-starting, customer service-oriented Contractor Program Security Officer to join our Special Programs Security Department at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State. This position will be responsible for development and administration of local security programs/procedures for classified and proprietary materials, documents, and equipment in support of United States Government (USG) and Department of Defense (DoD) programs.
ARL is an authorized DoD SkillBridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply.
You will:
Apply a working knowledge of the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), Intelligence Community Directives (ICDs), and the sponsor’s amplifying instructions to assist the day-to-day of the Industrial Security Program operations
Assist with implementation of visitor control, safeguarding, classification management, physical security, information system security, security education, access control, alarm testing and maintenance, and personnel security for adherence to all government security requirements
Assist with development, review, coordination, and execution of Program Security documentation such as; Fixed Facility Checklist, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Transportation Plans, Program Access Requests (PARs), Emergency Action Plan (EAP), Disaster Recovery Plan, Continuity of Business Plan, and Document and Media Control
Manage the control of electronic devices and other security items
Assist opening and closing of facilities, perform end-of-day checks and daily inspections; provide/coordinate after-hours alarm support
Engage and collaborate with sponsor security staff to ensure program security policies and procedures follow company and customer requirements
Establish and maintain effective communications with customers, security staff, program leads, and department management
Collaborate with other security staff for special projects as required
Assist with escorting visitors, which may require support outside of normal business hours
Assist the local Communications Security (COMSEC) account manager for COMSEC policy implementation
Coordinate and support classified conferences and provide visitor management support and badging
Required skills/experience areas include:
An active Top Secret security clearance, with SCI eligibility
Industrial security
Success in environments, where various forms of communication and organizational skills were crucial to be effective
Preferred skills/experience areas include:
Government security policies, automated information systems security, physical security, and personnel security
Your working location will be fully on-site, located in State College, Pennsylvania. You will be responsible for responding to alarms and escorting visitors, sometimes at off-hours.
MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS
If filled as Integrated Security Specialist (ARL) - Advanced Professional, this position requires:
Bachelor's Degree
3+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted
Required Certifications:
None
If filled as Integrated Security…