Contractor Special Security Officer (CSSO)

IDS International
Arlington, Virginia 22201 United States  View Map
Posted: May 31, 2026
  • Full Time
  • Public Safety
  • Summary

    divh2Job Title/h2pContractor Special Security Officer (CSSO)/ph3Why IDS?/h3pIDS believes in resolving conflict, building innovative approaches to do so. Combining operational expertise with an intimate understanding of todays greatest challenges, we bring our customers the solutions required for success in a complex and multidimensional world. IDS tailors solutions for a diverse range of government, military, nonprofit, and public-sector clients./ph3Locations/h3pArlington, VA/ph3Shifts Available/h3pPlease note, candidates must be flexible. Shift times are general hours; some projects may require earlier or later reporting based on customer requirements./ph3Job Description/h3pWe are seeking a qualified Contractor Special Security Officer (CSSO) to manage and oversee security operations within classified environments. The CSSO will be responsible for implementing and enforcing security policies, coordinating personnel access, and ensuring compliance with government directives and contract requirements. This role requires strong leadership, attention to detail, and a deep understanding of secure facility protocols./ph3Key Duties/h3ulliImplement and enforce security policies within classified environments/liliCoordinate personnel access and maintain compliance with government directives/liliOversee secure facility operations and ensure adherence to contract requirements/liliManage access control systems, visitor management, and video monitoring systems/liliConduct security briefings and training for staff and visitors/liliMonitor and maintain SCIF access procedures in accordance with ICD 705 standards/liliRespond to and resolve security incidents and violations promptly/liliPrepare and maintain accurate security documentation and reports/liliSupervise security personnel and provide leadership during daily operations/liliLiaise with government security representatives to ensure compliance and resolve issues/li/ulh3Requirements/h3ulli3+ years of experience in physical security, access control, or military/law enforcement/lili2+ years in a supervisory or site lead role within a secure or classified environment/liliKnowledge of ICD 705, SCIF access procedures, and secure operations protocols/liliActive TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance/liliFamiliarity with access control systems, VMS, and visitor access protocols/li/ulh3Compensation/h3ulliCompetitive Hourly Pay/liliBenefits/li/ulpQuestions? Please reach out to lolney@idsinternational.com for additional questions or information./ppEmployee may be required to occasionally lift and/or move moderate amounts of weight, typically less than 20 pounds, but may vary depending on the position. Regular and predictable attendance is essential./ppQualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state, and local law./ppIf you are unable to apply through the portal and need to speak to someone about necessary accommodations to apply, please email accommodation@idsinternational.com and we will follow up with you. Do not submit resumes and applications through this email./p/div

  • Job Description

    divh2Job Title/h2pContractor Special Security Officer (CSSO)/ph3Why IDS?/h3pIDS believes in resolving conflict, building innovative approaches to do so. Combining operational expertise with an intimate understanding of todays greatest challenges, we bring our customers the solutions required for success in a complex and multidimensional world. IDS tailors solutions for a diverse range of government, military, nonprofit, and public-sector clients./ph3Locations/h3pArlington, VA/ph3Shifts Available/h3pPlease note, candidates must be flexible. Shift times are general hours; some projects may require earlier or later reporting based on customer requirements./ph3Job Description/h3pWe are seeking a qualified Contractor Special Security Officer (CSSO) to manage and oversee security operations within classified environments. The CSSO will be responsible for implementing and enforcing security policies, coordinating personnel access, and ensuring compliance with government directives and contract requirements. This role requires strong leadership, attention to detail, and a deep understanding of secure facility protocols./ph3Key Duties/h3ulliImplement and enforce security policies within classified environments/liliCoordinate personnel access and maintain compliance with government directives/liliOversee secure facility operations and ensure adherence to contract requirements/liliManage access control systems, visitor management, and video monitoring systems/liliConduct security briefings and training for staff and visitors/liliMonitor and maintain SCIF access procedures in accordance with ICD 705 standards/liliRespond to and resolve security incidents and violations promptly/liliPrepare and maintain accurate security documentation and reports/liliSupervise security personnel and provide leadership during daily operations/liliLiaise with government security representatives to ensure compliance and resolve issues/li/ulh3Requirements/h3ulli3+ years of experience in physical security, access control, or military/law enforcement/lili2+ years in a supervisory or site lead role within a secure or classified environment/liliKnowledge of ICD 705, SCIF access procedures, and secure operations protocols/liliActive TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance/liliFamiliarity with access control systems, VMS, and visitor access protocols/li/ulh3Compensation/h3ulliCompetitive Hourly Pay/liliBenefits/li/ulpQuestions? Please reach out to lolney@idsinternational.com for additional questions or information./ppEmployee may be required to occasionally lift and/or move moderate amounts of weight, typically less than 20 pounds, but may vary depending on the position. Regular and predictable attendance is essential./ppQualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state, and local law./ppIf you are unable to apply through the portal and need to speak to someone about necessary accommodations to apply, please email accommodation@idsinternational.com and we will follow up with you. Do not submit resumes and applications through this email./p/div

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