Personnel Security Specialist

Quick Facts

• Role: Personnel Security Specialist

• Employment: Term appointment, Not-To-Exceed (NTE) 1 year (may be extended up to 3 additional years)

• Work schedule: Intermittent

• Overtime: Occasionally

Description

The Personnel Security Specialist reviews and evaluates personnel security investigations, incident reports, and continuous evaluation alerts to determine whether clearance granting, denial, or revocation is in the best interest of national security. The role also supports eligibility recommendations under HSPD-12 for access to DoD controlled facilities and information systems, while assessing investigation sufficiency and resolving discrepancies. Decisions and recommendations are documented in relevant automated information systems.

Responsibilities

• Review and evaluate personnel security investigations, incident reports, and continuous evaluation alerts for derogatory information

• Research, interpret, and apply security guidelines, policies, and regulations

• Recommend whether to grant, deny, or revoke a security clearance

• Review security-related information to recommend eligibility for access under HSPD-12

• Determine sufficiency of investigations and initiate additional actions (e.g., follow-on investigations, evaluations, credit reports, records checks, interviews) when data is discrepant or insufficient

• Analyze results of subsequent investigations and recommend clearance outcomes

• Document all determinations and recommendations in automated information systems

• Use computer analysis tools and stay current on emerging technologies and professional developments

Requirements

• US citizenship

• Selective Service registration (for males born after 12-31-59)

• Submit resume and supporting documents by 11:59 PM EST

• Obtain and maintain the security clearance required by the job announcement

• Drug testing designated position; pass initial screening and random testing thereafter

• Attain Adjudicator Professional Certification (APC) within 2 years and maintain it

• Attain Due Process Credential (DPC) within 6 months after required due-process training/experience and maintain it

• Term appointment (NTE 1 year) with option to extend up to 3 additional years

Benefits

A comprehensive U.S. federal employee benefits package. Eligibility depends on the position type (including intermittent status).