Facilities Security Officer

Helsing develops artificial intelligence-enabled capabilities to protect and defend democracies.  We are growing our US operations, cultivating an ambitio u s and committed team of mission-driven professionals to apply their skills to solve challenging problems.  

We are seeking an experienced Facility Security Officer (FSO) to spearhead security operations at our brand-new manufacturing facility in West Virginia, and to help write the next chapter of our company's growth story.  

This is more than a job; it's a rare opportunity to leave your mark in a brand new role. As a dual-scope leader, you'll blend strategic, corporate-level personnel security and National Industrial Security Program (NISP) compliance work supporting our home office with hands-on physical security management at the plant floor.  

Personnel Security & NISPOM Compliance (Corporate Support)  

• Ensure adherence to the NISPOM (32 CFR Part 117) and serve as the primary liaison with DCSA field offices, government security representatives, and other federal agencies.  

• Manage the end-to-end clearance process (eAPP/DISS) and maintain cleared employee records, briefings, debriefings, and periodic reinvestigations.  

• Develop and deliver comprehensive security training programs, including initial indoctrination, annual refreshers, and specialized briefings (foreign travel, insider threat, etc.).  

• Prepare for, facilitate, and support formal Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) security reviews, audits, and assessments.  

• Manage and enforce strict compliance procedures for the proper handling, storage, tracking, and destruction of classified, export-controlled, and proprietary information.  

  Physical Security & Facility Operations (Plant-Level)  

• Guard & Visitor Management: Manage the contract guard force (scheduling, post orders, compliance) and enforce visitor control procedures, including badging, escort requirements, and access logs.  

• Physical Systems Maintenance: Maintain and monitor plant physical security measures (access control, CCTV, alarms, perimeter security) in accordance with corporate standards.  

• Audits & Asset Protection: Conduct regular security inspections, audits, and vulnerability assessments to enforce security requirements for restricted areas, asset protection, and proprietary information.  

• Incident & Emergency Response: Serve as the primary point of contact for facility-level security incidents, investigations, emergency response coordination, and crisis management.  

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Coordinate directly with facility management, Human Resources, and safety teams on integrated security planning, policy alignment, and risk mitigation

• Bachelor's degree in Security Management, Criminal Justice, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience)  

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in industrial/corporate security, with direct FSO or personnel security experience  

• Working knowledge of NISPOM (32 CFR Part 117) and DCSA processes  

• Experience managing contract or in-house security guard forces  

• Proficiency with DISS, NBIS, eAPP, and NISS  

• Strong understanding of access control systems, visitor management, and physical security best practices More like this