Alternate Special Security Officer - Personnel and Physical Security

Requisition Id 14226 

Overview:

As a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science national laboratory, ORNL has an extraordinary 80-year history of solving the nation’s biggest problems. We have a dedicated and creative staff of over 6,000 people! Our vision for diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) is to cultivate an environment and practices that foster diversity in ideas and in the people across the organization, as well as to ensure ORNL is recognized as a workplace of choice. These elements are critical for enabling the execution of ORNL’s broader mission to accelerate scientific discoveries and their translation into energy, environment, and security solutions for the nation.

We are seeking an Alternate Special Security Officer (ASSO) specialized in Physical Security (PHYSEC) and Access Control System/Intrusion Detection Systems (ACS/IDS),  with a broader knowledge of Personnel Security (PERSEC) roles and responsibilities. In this role, you will focus on a variety of complex processes, policies, directives, and procedures in order to implement and enforce the protection of Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) within an SCI Facility (SCIF) in accordance with all relevant Intelligence Community Directives (ICD), Intelligence Community Standards (ICS), and Department of Energy (DOE) policies and procedures. This position resides in the Special Security Office in the FIE Secure Operations Section, Field Intelligence Element, National Security Sciences Directorate (NSSD), at ORNL.  

As part of our team, you will join a vibrant group of security experts eager to provide premier customer service to all SCI clearance holders and visitors. We support visitor requests, SCI packages, training and education, ensure people and facilities remain secure, and that security practices and procedures are understood, implemented, and enforced.

Major Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Implement policies and procedures to comply with federal laws, regulations, and other requirements for the IC, DOE, Department of Defense (DOD), and other agency environments.

• Lead ACS/IDS efforts. Collaborate with the physical security team to ensure the alarm system’s health, maintenance, and operability align with organizational service level agreements (SLAs).

• Independently perform high operational tempo for day-to-day implementation and management of personnel security for SCI programs and SCI Facility operations. This includes creating and tracking visitor requests for visitors entering and leaving secure areas; initiating, submitting, and tracking personnel security clearances; and developing, implementing, and coordinating training programs to educate staff on security policies and procedures.

• Support the daily operations and management of multiple government approved facilities, including IC, DOE, DOD, SAP facilities, and other special programs.

• Manage various sized projects to ensure oversight of personnel and information security requirements to include inquiry into incidents of security concern, advising management, selecting the best solution from a range of possible or known solutions, and developing new or original solutions.

• Develop and implement security-related processes, procedures, and tools.

• Maintain current knowledge of and proactively seek new information on security standards and technology encompassing multiple security disciplines.

• Adhere to all security policies and requirements for SCI and/or CAP/SAP programs, sub-compartments, or projects and exercises these authorities on behalf of government approval authorities via special appointments.

• Ensure all SCI is properly controlled, transmitted, packaged, safeguarded, and properly destroyed. Maintain applicable SCI directives, regulations, manuals, and guidelines to adequately discharge ASSO duties and responsibility.

• Collaborate with Information Systems Security Managers, Information System Security Officers, Counterintelligence Officers, Contract Program Security Officers, and others as appropriate to ensure security of SCI, SCIFs, and information systems housed therein.

• Participate in audits, assessments, corrective actions, and performance testing of all responsible facilities. Frequently interacts across organizations to include senior level officials from ORNL, DOE, and other companies and government agencies throughout the IC.

• Build strong relationships with Facilities and Operations teams to ensure successful completion of security requirements to sustain 100% security safeguards throughout each SCIF.

• All team members deliver ORNL’s mission by aligning behaviors, priorities, and interactions with our core values of Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Service. Promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility by fostering a respectful workplace – in how we treat one another, work together, and measure success.

Basic Qualifications:

• BS and eight (8) years of experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

• Experience in security, policy, and ACS/IDS (computer science, instruments, knowledge of compliance checks, and an understanding of hardware and software related to alarm systems).

• Experience with OPSEC and security disciplines, including information, physical, industrial, foreign disclosure, operations, and personnel.

• Program security experience such as a CPSO, SSR, PSO, GSSO, or similar role.

• Active TS/SCI clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Thorough understanding of security principles and federal guidelines.

• Knowledge of DOE security policies and practices; and understanding of CAP/SAP regulations and policies.

• Knowledge of how to develop, implement, and maintain a multi-disciplined security program for complex R&D SCI and CAP/SAP programs.

• Conduct destruction of classified materials and maintain all document destruction records.

• Provide specialized expertise for all security programs, to include information security, personnel security, physical security, communications security, TEMPEST, and computer security.

• Versed in a local inventory process by maintaining document control records, issuing of bar codes, the preparation of materials for transmission and wrapping documents and/or packages for delivery.

• Knowledge of DoD security policies and procedures.

• Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Motivated self-starter with the ability to work independently and to participate creatively in collaborative teams across the laboratory.

• Ability to function well in a fast-paced research environment, set priorities to accomplish multiple tasks within deadlines, and adapt to ever changing needs.

Special Requirements:

• Q clearance with SCI: This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance from the Department of Energy. As such, this position is a Workplace Substance Abuse (WSAP) testing designated position. WSAP positions require passing a pre-placement drug test and participation in an ongoing random drug testing program.  In addition, due the SCI, you may also be subject to random polygraph testing. 

• Visa sponsorship: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Benefits at ORNL: 

ORNL offers competitive pay and benefits programs to attract and retain dedicated people! The laboratory offers many employee benefits, including medical and retirement plans and flexible work hours, to help you and your family live happy and healthy. Employee amenities such as on-site fitness, banking, and cafeteria facilities are also provided for convenience.

Other benefits include the following: Prescription Drug Plan, Dental Plan, Vision Plan, 401(k) Retirement Plan, Contributory Pension Plan, Life Insurance, Disability Benefits, Generous Vacation and Holidays, Parental Leave, Legal Insurance with Identity Theft Protection, Employee Assistance Plan, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, Wellness Programs, Educational Assistance, Relocation Assistance, and Employee Discounts.

If you have difficulty using the online application system or need an accommodation to apply due to a disability, please email: ORNLRecruiting@ornl.gov.

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This position will remain open for a minimum of 5 days after which it will close when a qualified candidate is identified and/or hired.

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ORNL is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, are encouraged to apply.  UT-Battelle is an E-Verify employer.