Law Enforcement Specialist II - Industrial Facility Security Officer

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Under direct supervision, this position isprimarily responsible for enforcing/maintaining security policies and procedures relating to both personnel and property belonging to the Virginia Spaceport Authority (VSA) and the Mid -Atlantic Regional Spaceport (MARS). This is a uniformed position.

RESPONSIBILITES AND DUTIES:

1. Take charge of overseeing and managing all facets of the National Industrial Security Program (NISP), including compliance with 32 CFR Part 117 NISPOM Rule, Intelligence directives, Industrial Security Letters (ISLs), Security Executive Agent Directives (SEADs), and other FAR/DFAR-related security directives to maintain the FCL portfolio within the National Industrial Security System (NISS) database.
2.  Serve as the acting Insider Threat Program Senior Official, taking charge of overseeing and implementing the Insider Threat Program plan in alignment with the regulations of 32 CFR Part 117 NISPOM Rule.
3.  Demonstrate successful engagement and collaboration with the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA).
4.  Interpreting and applying policies, developing and implementing security programs and training, drafting plans and procedures to ensure mission success, update compliance records with corporate policies and national security regulations.
5. Be an active member of the security team
6. Assist with preparing clearance request packages
7.  Self-driven and results oriented, capable of effectively working multiple tasks
8.  Rotates between different post assignments at various VSA Facilities
9.  Responsible for safe-guarding classified national security assets. Serves as an Alarm Respondent for the Alarm Monitoring company for response within customer requirements during trouble calls (Live within 15 minutes of MARSCOM preferred, Maximum of one hour required)
10. Security Officer Skills and Qualifications: DCJS Firearms/Arrest Authority  
11. Lifting, Surveillance Skills, Deals with Uncertainty, Judgment, Objectivity, Dependability, Emotional Control, Integrity, Safety Management, Professionalism, Reporting Skills  
12. Other duties as assigned.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

General Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job-Related Experience:  Five+ years of experience in facility security. Prior Law enforcement or Military experience preferred.

Certifications:  Must meet the qualifications to obtain a high-level government security clearance and associated polygraph.   Must be able to qualify and maintain the appropriate firearms and less-lethal tactical training and certifications. DCJS Firearms and Arrest Authority

Licenses, etc.: Valid driver's license is necessary when operating a vehicle while on agency business.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Knowledge: Preferred minimum of five years of experience in access control management, developing and administering security programs, working knowledge of NASA Access Management Systems and NASA’s Identity Manager.

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Skills:  

• Effective verbal and written communication skills                  
• Organization and attention to detail                      
• Proficient with Microsoft Office or related programs
• SharePoint experience preferred

Abilities:

• Time management with a proven ability to meet deadlines.            
• Demonstrates high professionalism in dealing with confidential and sensitive issues

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of electrical shock. The employee is frequently exposed to risk of radiation and vibration. Work environment involves significant risks with exposure to potentially dangerous or extremely adverse conditions which require a range of safety and other precautions, e.g. fieldwork on launch pads, near high pressure and cryogenic systems, near extremely energetic materials.  The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions (non-weather);working near moving mechanical parts; outdoor weather conditions; extreme cold(non-weather) and extreme heat (non-weather). The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Must be 18 years or older

Must be able to successfully complete the yearly VSA Security physical fitness / qualification course (Obstacles, 1-mile run, simulated arrests / grappling)

Required to complete the following VA DCJS courses and maintain active certifications / firearm endorsements: 

01E – Core Security Officer                                     

05E – Arrest Authority                                                

75E – Security Officer Handgun Training                  

07E – Basic Handgun Training                                

08E – Shotgun Training                                            

09E – Advanced Handgun Training                         

10E – Patrol Rifle Training                                          

32E – Personal Protection Specialist                        

Less Lethal Weapons                                                 

 American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED                

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Must be able to obtain and maintain eligibility for issuance of a NASA credential.

Must be able to pass a pre-employment background check and drug test.

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