Facility Security Officer Jobs

Facility Security Officer jobs are open across defense contracting, federal agencies, and critical infrastructure, with specializations in personnel security, program management, and industrial security, from entry-level coordinator roles to senior FSO and program security officer positions. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles47
Top stateNew York
Top employerAllied Universal
Top cityNew York, NY
Work type100% Hybrid
Top credentialHigh school diploma or GED

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Sr. Manager, Facility Security Officer (FSO) Remote
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Sr. Manager, Facility Security Officer (FSO) Remote
Raytheon
Tewksbury, Massachusetts
Business Strategy
Compliance & Risk
Consulting & Professional Services
$132k - $252k/yr
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Security Officer Aerospace Facility Access Control
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Security Officer Aerospace Facility Access Control
Allied Universal
Amityville, New York
Aerospace Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Manufacturing Engineering
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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Security Officer Warehouse Facility Area Patrol
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Security Officer Warehouse Facility Area Patrol
Allied Universal
Holbrook, New York
Inventory Control
Logistics & Inventory
Warehouse Operations
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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Security Officer Healthcare Facility Operations
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Security Officer Healthcare Facility Operations
Allied Universal
Rockville, Maryland
Compliance & Risk
Cybersecurity
Security & Protective Services
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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Security Officer Customer Service Facility Patrol
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Security Officer Customer Service Facility Patrol
Allied Universal
Upper Marlboro, Maryland
Compliance & Risk
Cybersecurity
Security & Protective Services
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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Facility Security Officer Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Allied Universal34
  • Securitas5
  • Raytheon2
  • Trident Systems2
  • Muon Space1

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in facility security officer jobs.

  • Active or current eligibility for a Department of Defense security clearance
  • Experience administering personnel security programs under NISPOM requirements
  • Proficiency with the Defense Information System for Security (DISS)
  • FSO Program Management for Possessing Facilities certification or equivalent
  • Knowledge of visitor control, classified document handling, and incident reporting procedures
  • Bachelor's degree in security management, criminal justice, or a related field

Tips for Your Facility Security Officer Job Search

Lead with your clearance level

Hiring managers scan resumes for clearance eligibility before reading anything else. Put your active or most recent clearance, adjudication date, and polygraph status in your resume header so it's visible in the first three seconds.

Tailor your resume to each contract vehicle

Defense and government contractors often note specific contract vehicles or programs in postings. When you see a named program, mirror that language in your work history to signal you understand the operational environment and compliance requirements.

Highlight your DISS and NISPOM fluency

Facility security officer roles expect hands-on experience with the Defense Information System for Security and familiarity with NISPOM chapters on visit requests, incident reporting, and self-inspections. Name specific tasks you performed in each system, not just the system names.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists facility security officer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Prepare scenario answers around insider threat

Interviewers for FSO roles frequently ask how you've handled potential insider threat indicators or security incidents. Prepare two or three specific examples that walk through your reporting process, documentation steps, and outcome without disclosing classified details.

Negotiate your start date around investigation timelines

If your clearance is in a periodic reinvestigation, be upfront with the hiring manager before the offer stage. Discussing investigation status early prevents offer rescissions and shows the security professionalism employers expect from day one.

Facility Security Officer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most facility security officers?

The most active employers for facility security officers right now are Allied Universal, Securitas, and Raytheon, and the most openings are in New York, Texas, and Michigan, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Defense contractors and federal systems integrators consistently drive the highest volume of FSO openings.

How many facility security officer jobs are remote?

About 100% of facility security officer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though the role is predominantly on-site due to classified facility and safeguard requirements. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements include program security administration, compliance review, and policy development work that doesn't require physical access to a secure facility.

How do you become a facility security officer?

Start by obtaining or maintaining a DoD security clearance, which is the baseline requirement for most FSO roles. Complete the Center for Development of Security Excellence FSO Program Management course, which covers NISPOM compliance and facility accreditation. Build hands-on experience in personnel security, visit authorization, and classified document control, then pursue positions at cleared defense contractors to develop practical program management skills.

Can you get hired as a facility security officer with little experience?

Entry-level FSO roles do exist, particularly at smaller cleared contractors who need a sole FSO rather than a team. Candidates with a clearance, military security or intelligence backgrounds, or even administrative experience within a cleared facility have a realistic path in. Emphasize any exposure to access control systems, classified material handling, or security education and awareness programs, since those tasks map directly to FSO responsibilities.

What does the facility security officer interview process look like?

Most FSO interviews include an initial screening call with HR, followed by a panel interview with the security program manager or director of security and sometimes a contracts or compliance lead. Expect scenario-based questions on how you'd handle a reportable incident, a failed self-inspection, or an employee foreign contact disclosure. Some employers add a written exercise or ask you to walk through a sample NISPOM self-inspection checklist.

Where can I find and apply to facility security officer jobs?

You can find and apply to facility security officer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your clearance level, program experience, and location preferences, then apply directly to each listing that fits.

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