Assistant Facility Security Officer

Assistant Facility Security Officer

10003372

Springfield, VA

Administrative or Professional Faculty

Opening on : Oct 27 2025

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Department : Office Rsrch Innov and Econ Impact

Classification : Professional Faculty

Job Category : Administrative or Professional Faculty

Job Type : Full-Time

Work Schedule : Full-time (1.0 FTE, 40 hrs / wk)

Location : Springfield, VA

Workplace Type : On Site Required

Sponsorship Eligibility : Not eligible for visa sponsorship

Salary : Salary commensurate with education and experience

Criminal Background Check : Yes

Security Clearance Check : Yes

About the Department :

The Office of Research, Innovation, and Economic Impact (ORIEI) collaborates with George Mason University senior leaders including the President, Provost, and Deans to set the vision and goals for research and innovation for the university. ORIEI serves as a central resource to support and enhance university research, creative activities, innovation, and entrepreneurship functions in cooperation with other campus units and external stakeholders. In doing so, ORIEI advances George Mason University's essential teaching, research, and public service missions. This administrative office is organized into three interdependent units.

About the Position :

Facility Security Officers (FSOs) are a requirement under 32 CFR Part 117 for cleared facilities. The Assistant Facility Security Officer (AFSO) assists the FSO in managing the classified program at George Mason University, and acts as back-up. The AFSO provides onsite direct security support at the Mason Springfield facility.

Responsibilities :

• Administers day-to-day security operations, including physical security controls, personnel processing, program reviews, visitor control, document control system, violation investigations and reports, receipt / dispatch / destruction / mail logs, visit authorization requests, and end-of-day checks;
• Serves as a COMSEC custodian (or alternate custodian) and assists with or performs semi-annual material inventories, as required;
• Performs courier duties, as required;
• Utilizes DoD database systems;
• Initiates personal security clearances and maintains all records related to clearances;
• Assists in developing and establishing an effective security awareness, training, and education program;
• Conducts initial security briefings, debriefings, indoctrinations, pre / post foreign travel briefings, and refresher briefings, as appropriate, and tracks annual training requirements and requirements of cleared personnel;
• Conducts all required reporting to the U.S. Government, including foreign travel and incident reporting;
• Maintains DD254s and prepares and issues DD254s to cleared subcontractors;
• Responds to U.S. Government inquiries related to George Mason University's security program; and
• Participates in self-inspections and annual assessments.

Required Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

Instructions to Applicants :

For full consideration, applicants must apply for the Assistant Facility Security Officer at https : / / jobs.gmu.edu / . Complete and submit the online application to include three professional references with contact information, and provide a cover letter and resume for review.

Posting Open Date : October 27, 2025

For Full Consideration, Apply by : November 14, 2025

Open Until Filled : Yes