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
Qualifications and Conditions
Clearance: Secret eligibility required and maintained throughout
United States citizen
Holds and maintains personnel security clearance eligibility at the Secret level
Listed as Key Management Personnel for the facility
Appointed in writing to both roles by the Senior Management Official
Demonstrated experience administering an industrial security program under 32 CFR Part 117, including DISS, NISS, and NBIS
Training Requirements
Required FSO training curriculum within six months of appointment, unless DCSA accepts documented prior completion