Facility Security Officer (FSO)

Position Details

WSU's Commitment to Equal Opportunity


Weber State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment welcoming to all individuals. We strive to create a culture where everyone feels valued and appreciated. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected categories, such as disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, national origin, veterans status, or others, as required by law and university policy (see Weber State University's Policy and Procedure Manual 3-32).

Position Information


Position Title
Facility Security Officer (FSO)


Requisition Number
S02370P


Position Category
Staff


Campus Location
Weber State University - Ogden, UT


Hours per week
40


Months per year
12


Alternate work schedule

Pay Grade
E35


Salary

FLSA
Exempt


Job Summary/Basic Function


The Facility Security Officer (FSO)/Contractor Special Security Officer (CSSO) is responsible for implementing and managing Weber State University's industrial security programs, ensuring compliance with NISPOM and government regulations (DCSA/DOE) for protecting classified information. They manage personnel clearances (PCL), facility clearances (FCL), physical security, and security training, acting as the primary liaison between Weber State University and government agencies with the National Industrial Security Program (NISP) and its implementing document, the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual. The FSO serves as the principal advisor to management on all classified and sensitive information matters.

The CSSO portion of the role is responsible for all aspects of Sensitive Compartmentalized Information (SCI) and Sensitive Compartmentalized Information Facility (SCIF) management. They will manage personnel and physical security requirements in accordance with the Intelligence Community Directives (ICD) and ensure security integrity of all secure spaces.

Required Qualifications


Required:

• Must possess and maintain an active U.S. Security Clearance at the TS/SCI level
• Minimum of five years of experience in Industrial Security within the U.S. Government, DoD, Intelligence, or contractor community

Preferred Qualifications


Preferred:

• Significant experience with DCSA security systems, including DISS/NBIS (Defense Information System for Security) and e-QIP
• Experience in the construction and maintenance of SCIFs to include Construction Security Plans (CSP), access control, alarm monitoring, and ICD 705 compliance
• Bachelor's or master's degree is a related field
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills, particularly for liaising with government agencies and conducting training
• Strong attention to detail for meticulous record-keeping and auditing
• Ability to develop strategic plans, manage multiple priorities, and work with minimal supervision

A successful candidate will be willing to

Background Check?
Yes


Benefits Summary


WSU offers a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, long-term disability, life insurance, retirement, a wellness program with release time and paid incentives, tuition benefits, free tickets to athletic and performing arts events, and paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

Posting Detail Information


Job Open Date
05/27/2026


Review Date
06/10/2026


Job Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes


Notes to Applicant


NOTE: Unbale to provide immigration sponsorship for this position. If you are passionate about what you could offer and accomplish here at WSU, we would love to hear from you. The position comes with a generous benefits package .

To apply, please complete the online application and attach a cover letter, current resume, and the names and contact information for three professional references.

For qualification determination, your application and/or resume must address the required and preferred qualifications and must contain average number of hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be considered incomplete.

Screening of applications will begin June 10, 2026. Position will remain open until filled.

Criminal background check required as a condition of employment.

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