Assistant Facility Security Officer

Job Description

Job Description

Position Title: Assistant Facility Security Officer
Location : San Antonio, Texas  
Clearance Requirement: Active Top Secret Clearance, SCI Eligible
Employment Type : Full Time

Research Innovations, Inc. (RII) is breaking through the big, slow, status quo with transformative technology that fundamentally changes and improves the world. We develop cutting-edge software for all levels of the government and military. Using agile development practices and user-centered design, we create innovative software solutions for complex real-world problems.

We are seeking an experienced Assistant Facility Security Officer (AFSO) to support security operations at our San Antonio, Texas facility. This position serves as the alternate on-site security representative responsible for supporting personnel security, industrial security, facility compliance, and customer security requirements.

The ideal candidate is a motivated security professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and possesses a strong understanding of NISPOM compliance, personnel security processing, classified program support, and government security systems. This role partners closely with Corporate Security, Program Managers, Facility Security Officers, and government customers to ensure the highest standards of security compliance and operational excellence.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

• Support the administration and execution of security programs in compliance with 32 CFR Part 117 (NISPOM), DoD regulations, Intelligence Community directives, and customer-specific requirements.
• Process personnel security actions including clearance submissions, visit requests, indoctrinations, debriefings, reinvestigations, and recurring security requirements.
• Utilize DISS, NISS, NBIS, SWFT, and related government systems to manage personnel and facility security activities.
• Maintain security documentation including SF-312s, DD-254s, visit authorizations, clearance records, security files, and related compliance records.
• Conduct security briefings, debriefings, annual refresher training, and specialized security awareness sessions.
• Support facility self-inspections, DCSA assessments, customer reviews, and corrective action implementation.
• Maintain accountability and proper handling, storage, transmission, and destruction of classified information and materials.
• Assist with SCIF, SAPF, and Closed Area operations, maintenance, and accreditation activities.
• Coordinate incoming and outgoing visit requests and manage visitor access procedures.
• Support Insider Threat, Operations Security (OPSEC), and Security Education, Training, and Awareness (SETA) programs.
• Advise employees regarding foreign travel, foreign contacts, reporting requirements, security incidents, and clearance-related matters.
• Assist in developing and maintaining Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Standard Practice Procedures (SPPs), Emergency Action Plans, and security documentation.
• Serve as a liaison between employees, program personnel, government security representatives, and Corporate Security leadership.
• Provide security guidance and support for proposals, new business efforts, and program startup activities.
• Assist with physical security operations including access control, badge administration, facility inspections, and compliance activities.

WHAT YOU HAVE DONE

• 3+ years of experience supporting Industrial Security, Personnel Security, Program Security, or related security disciplines.
• Experience serving as an AFSO, FSO, CPSO, CSSO, TSCO, Security Specialist, or equivalent security role.
• Working knowledge of the National Industrial Security Program (NISPOM) and government security compliance requirements.
• Experience utilizing DISS, NISS, NBIS, SWFT, and other government security platforms.
• Strong understanding of personnel security processing, clearance management, and classified program support.
• Experience conducting security briefings, inspections, self-assessments, and compliance reviews.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with employees, leadership, customers, and government representatives.
• Demonstrated organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating across multiple teams and locations.

EVEN BETTER

• FSO Program Management Certification (FSO-PM).
• Experience supporting SCI, SAP, or other Special Access Programs.
• Experience managing or supporting SCIF, SAPF, or Closed Area accreditation efforts.
• Experience supporting DCSA inspections, audits, and government assessments.
• Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Security Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience supporting defense contractors, classified government programs, or Intelligence Community customers.
• Experience developing security training programs and security awareness initiatives.
• Familiarity with Insider Threat Program administration and OPSEC programs.

At RII, we believe that diversity in our workforce is critical to our success. We strive to hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes us stronger. We work to help your intellectual passions and creativity thrive. It’s one of our core values: Let your geek flag fly.

 

We also offer all employees comprehensive benefits including: flexible work schedules, health insurance coverage, paid time off, 401k with a company match, paid parental leave, access to wellness programs and much more. You get this all from day one, and all paid for by RII.

 

It’s all part of another of our core values: Stay human. It’s why our comfortable and colorful offices such as our headquarters, include a community game room, pantry, massage chair, and an escape room, among other amenities. It’s why we have community ambassadors and regular community events.

 

Research Innovations Incorporated is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.