PERSONNEL SECURITY SPECIALIST

Personnel Security Specialist

This position is an intermittent work schedule. As a PERSONNEL SECURITY SPECIALIST you will be responsible for the following duties:

1. Reviews and evaluates personnel security investigations, incident reports, and continuous evaluation alerts for derogatory information.

2. Research, interprets, analyzes, and applies various guidelines, policies, regulations, etc.

3. Determines or makes a recommendation whether or not the granting, denial, or revocation of a clearance is in the best interest of national security.

4. Under Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12), the incumbent reviews security related information and makes a recommendation on whether or not an individual is eligible for access to DoD controlled facilities and information systems.

5. Determines the sufficiency of personnel security investigations. Resolves situations complicated by discrepant or insufficient data, evidence, or testimony by initiating requests for (any of the following): additional investigations, drug/alcohol evaluations; medical/psychological evaluations; credit reports; military records; and/or subject interviews.

6. Analyzes the results of subsequent investigations and makes a recommendation to grant, deny, or revoke a security clearance.

7. Documents all personnel security determinations or recommendations in the relevant automated information systems.

8. Uses computer software such as analysis tools to research and facilitate work. Keeps abreast of emerging technologies and professional developments to remain current in the field and for application to work assignments.