Personnel Security Specialist
Job Location:
Washington, AR - USA
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Job Summary
The incumbent will serve as a Personnel Security Specialist in the Security Programs staff located in the Criminal Division Office of Administration. The Security Programs staff is responsible for personnel security physical security information security and emergency management programs in the Criminal Division.
As a Personnel Security Specialist some of your duties may include:
- Conducting and reviewing investigative checks; reviewing background investigation paperwork for completeness errors and derogatory information.
- Providing recommendations to team lead and supervisor regarding the assessment and resolution of severe derogatory information.
- Reviewing evaluating and making complex adjudicative decisions within established timelines.
- Collaborating with a team of personnel on resolving difficult security matters.
- Serving as a liaison to coordinate security-related activities within the organization.
- Completing day-to-day operational activities to support the security program.
- Assisting with implementing operational policies procedures programs and standards.
- You must be a U.S. Citizen to qualify for this position.
- You must undergo a pre-employment security investigation.
- Selective Service Registration is required as applicable.
- You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
- You must meet status eligibility for this announcement.
- Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.
- The Criminal Division participates in the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program. E-Verify helps employers to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. For more information visit one-year probationary period may be required.
To qualify for the GS-12 level applicants must have one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 federal grade level. Examples of specialized experience include: initiating and processing security investigations for employees and contractors; independently reviewing waivers evaluating investigation results assessing fitness and adjudicating cases under established guidelines; and assisting in developing SOPs analyzing policy changes and preparing recurring reports.
To qualify at the GS-13 level applicants must have at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 Federal grade level. Examples of specialized experience include: managing security investigations for employees and contractors as well as the continuous evaluation/vetting processes; reviewing and resolving complex derogatory information and discrepancies in investigations; assisting in developing SOPs interpreting policy changes and recommending strategic solutions to program issues; and advising managers and applicants on complex or non-standard issues and supporting major liaison activities.
Time-in-Grade: Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements for consideration by the closing date of this announcement.
There is no education requirement for this position.
ELIGIBILITY: You are eligible under merit promotion procedures if you meet one of the following criteria:
- Current DOJ employees with career or career-conditional appointments in the competitive service; or
- Displaced Federal employees requesting special priority selection consideration under the Career transition Assistance Plan (CTAP).
EEO Statement: The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race color religion sex pregnancy national origin political affiliation sexual orientation marital status disability genetic information age membership in an employee organization retaliation parental status military service or other non-merit factor. Additional information on DOJs EEO policy can be found on our website.
Career Transition Programs (CTAP): This program applies to DOJ employees who meet the definition of surplus or displaced from a position in the competitive service. To receive selection priority for this position you must:
- Meet CTAP eligibility criteria;
- Be rated well-qualified for the position with a score of 85 or above based on the competencies listed above; and
- Submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP eligibility.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required Experience:
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