Personnel Security Specialist
What you'd do
About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to the NAF HR Office at Seymour Johnson AFB. Initiates background investigations and runs necessary pre-employment security queries. Manages receipt of security documents submitted from applicants and/or appointees. Verifies the appropriate level of background investigation requested, and ensures all documents required for processing has been completed and included in the individual file.
Major duties
Provides authoritative management advisory services in Security related matters. Advises applicants, employees, co-workers' managers, and flight chiefs of their rights as it pertains to security clearance matters. Provides fingerprinting and security verification for NAF employees. Provides courtesy fingerprints for contractors, FCC providers, volunteers, and outside agencies on an as needed basis. Assesses the loyalty, reliability, suitability and trustworthiness of applicants and/or appointees to NAF/Federal positions. for entry and retention in sensitive and non-sensitive positions under 5 Code Federal Regulations 731. Reviews, evaluates and adjudicates reports of investigation, personnel files and other records to determine whether to grant, deny, revoke or suspend consistent with guidelines. Prepares, submits, monitors, and updates computer tracking systems concerning appropriate case material. Serves as a source of reference and guidance regarding the monitoring and maintenance of case-material. Communicates effectively with outside stakeholders to ensure that all appropriate information is received for the purpose of background investigations. Validates and ensures that submitted documents meet acceptability criteria and/or takes appropriate actions to resolve discrepancies or incomplete information. Responsible for filing correspondence and other records according to the filing system used. Effectively manages multiple priorities to include competing projects and casework. Operates office equipment (e.g., computers, facsimile machines, copiers, scanners, printers, and phone systems). Personnel security specialists provide authoritative information and assistance to organization officials by; advising on personnel security policies and related matters and on the impact of personnel security requirements on organizational missions; formulating and recommending personnel security investigative requirements; advising on procedures for adverse security determinations and employee rights; representing the organization in personnel security matters. If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13021162
What you need to qualify
Who May Apply: Open to everyone. Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities. An applicant's eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date, 08/02/2026 In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if the position allows for qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Qualifying Experience: Ability to apply highly technical knowledge in solving complex problems and apply laws, regulations, policies and procedures to the personnel security program. Must be highly organized and have excellent oral and written communication skills. Preferred Qualifications: Subject matter expertise and hands-on experience in one or more security and/or intelligence discipline and experience implementing complex government security and/or intelligence programs and policies is preferable. Experience in the application of 5CFR731 suitability guidelines. familiarity with NBIS, CVS, SWFT, CSO, NP 2 Portal, DISS, USAS, DCPDS and PIPS and other security products. Must possess basic computer skills and have knowledge of the automated NAF personnel data system. Must be familiar with personal computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Outlook and the Internet. Ability to communicate with others effectively, both orally and in writing. Must possess skill in dealing with customers and the public. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:
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