Personnel Security Specialist
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Job Location:
Farmers Branch, TX - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 97307 - 150426
Posted on:
9 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Summary
Organizational Location: These positions are located in the Department of Homeland Security U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR) in Farmers Branch Texas.
As a Personnel Security Specialist at the full performance level you will perform the following duties:
- Adjudicate credentialing fitness suitability and national security eligibility of individuals for entry and retention in sensitive non-sensitive and/or public trust positions.
- Serve as a technical authority in making credentialing fitness/suitability and national security eligibility decisions.
- Train and provide guidance to entry-level personnel and others.
- Evaluate requests for personnel security investigations and security clearances on applicants employees and contractors.
- Ensure that the appropriate processing and record keeping related to personnel security cases/investigations is followed.
Conditions of employment
- You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.
- You must successfully pass a background investigation. This may include a credit check a review of financial issues as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs.
- Selective Service: Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see probationary period may be required.
- A pre-employment drug test will be required.
- If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306 Declaration for Federal Employment and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application.
- DHS uses e-Verify an Internet-based system to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States.
- All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.
- Incentives may be authorized; however this is contingent upon funds availability.
- Requirements by Closing Date: Unless otherwise noted you must meet all requirements by the closing date of the announcement.
- Complete the initial online assessments and USA Hire Assessment if required.
Qualifications
Specialized Experience:
GS-12: Applicant must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to the GS-11 level in the Federal service that includes 3 or more of the following:
- Applying personnel security practices across multiple determination types (e.g. credentialing fitness suitability and national security eligibility).
- Obtaining sufficient evidence to support personnel security determinations.
- Making recommendations and decisions related to credentialing fitness suitability and/or national security eligibility.
- Relaying information related to adjudication and/or background investigations to junior staff.
Specialized Experience:
GS-13: Applicant must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to the GS-12 level in the Federal service that includes 3 or more of the following:
- Reviewing evaluating and making determinations related to personnel security cases (e.g. credentialing fitness suitability and/or national security eligibility).
- Providing guidance/advice on credentialing fitness suitability and/or national security eligibility cases.
- Preparing written correspondence reports and/or briefings related to personnel security to a broad range of audiences.
- Developing and providing training to junior staff members and/or other personnel.
All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Qualification claims will be subject to verification.
NOTE: 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies knowledge and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer experience.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information
Promotion Potential: When promotion potential is shown the agency is not making a commitment and is not obligated to provide future promotions to you if you are selected. Future promotions will be dependent on your ability to perform the duties at a higher level the continuing need for an employee assigned to the higher level and administrative approval.
Background Investigation: To ensure the accomplishment of our mission DHS requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet these standards all selected applicants must undergo and successfully obtain and maintain a background investigation for Secret Clearance as a condition of placement into this position. This may include a credit check a review of financial issues such as delinquency in the payment of debts child support and/or tax obligations as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs.
Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e. physical or mental) covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position after notification of the adjudication of your request you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments. ( 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.
Benefits: DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package including: health dental vision life and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan similar to a 401(k); Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays. Other benefits may include: flexible work schedules; telework; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers. DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities. For more information go to the DHS Careers website and select Benefits. Disabled veteran leave will be available to any Federal employee hired on or after November 5 2016 who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30 percent or more.
A student loan repayment incentive may be available in which case a service agreement will be required.
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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Key Skills
- Security Management
- Vehicle Patrols
- Public Safety
- Safety Law Enforcement
- Access Control
- Safety Procedures
- Security Measures
- Alarm System
- Crowd Control
- CCTV Monitoring
- Access Point
- Security Checks
- Detect Signs
- Safe Environment
- Security System
