PERSONNEL SECURITY SPECIALIST

About the role

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a PERSONNEL SECURITY SPECIALIST, Position Description Number D2481000 and is part of the NE G3, National Guard.

What you will do

• As a PERSONNEL SECURITY SPECIALIST, GS-0080-9, duties include: 1.
• As the state's Primary Adjudicator performs suitability adjudications/determinations for the fitness and suitability of civilian employees, contractors and/or applicants for initial and continuing employment retention.
• Ensures all investigative files are available prior to reviewing and rendering a suitability adjudicative/determination in accordance with suitability guidance and guidelines.
• Orders any missing investigative files and upon receipt, reviews and analyzes all investigative files for derogatory information.
• Provides feedback regarding minor derogatory information found in the investigative file.
• Executes established policies and procedures required for the personnel security program.
• Implements and executes policies and procedures in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, instructions, and policies.
• Ensures that sensitive, classified and Privacy Act information is not unnecessarily disclosed and is safeguarded in accordance with regulatory guidance.
• Receives, reviews, and submits requests for personnel clearances for serviced civilian, contractor, and military personnel.
• Checks the request for completeness and accuracy and contacts the Unit Security Manager, Supervisor, points of contact at the serviced units, and/or the individual subject of the background/clearance investigation for any questions or corrections that are required.
• Returns those forms requiring further documentation or correction.
• Screens personnel, as well as local police records and finance documents for disclosed and undisclosed derogatory information.
• Questions the subject for clarification on responses that are considered derogatory.
• Forwards completed form to the appropriate agency for investigation and clearance determination.
• Coordinates with the Office of Personnel Management and Central Adjudication Facility for updates on the status of the background investigations as required.
• Notifies the unit security managers of individuals requiring reinvestigation and resubmission of documentation.
• Establishes relationship and maintains constant contact with US Army Intelligence and Security Command Security Operations Center (ISOC) to receive, respond and process Continuous Evaluation (CE) Alerts in regards to derogatory incidents discovered by ISOC.
• Ensures initial, follow-up and final incident reports are submitted into JPAS and reported to the Central Adjudication Facility (CAF) for processing through the Defense Information Security System (DISS) for review and security clearance eligibility determination.
• Advises unit security managers and supervisors on processing documentation for Statements of Reason (SOR), Requests for Information (RFI) or intentions of denial or revocation of security clearances by the CAF.
• Receives and reviews documentation for completeness and accuracy and contacts the Unit Security Manager, Supervisor, points of contact at the serviced units, and/or the individual subject of the incident report for any questions or further information that is required.
• Returns forms requiring corrections and requests further documentation if needed.
• Provides reports, as required, for status on pending or current investigations or periodic reinvestigations.
• Composes documentation, for supervisors' signature, verifying security clearances for those individuals going to other locations and requests the same of locations with individuals coming to their site.
• Documents all personnel suitability adjudicative determinations or recommendations in the relevant automated information systems.
• Ensures the Joint Personnel Adjudication System (JPAS) and Central Verification System (CVS) accurately reflect the suitability adjudicative determination.
• Keeps abreast of emerging technologies and professional developments to remain current in the field and for being applicable to work assignments.
• Maintains a continuous liaison relationship with OPM, CAF, the Personnel Security Intelligence Center of Excellence (PSI-CoE), and ARNG offices.

Education

Combinations of successfully completed post-high school education and experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements for the grade levels specified in the table, and may be computed by first determining the applicant's total qualifying experience as a percentage of the experience required for the grade level; then determining the applicant's education as a percentage of the education required for the grade level; and then adding the two percentages.

The total percentages must equal at least 100 percent to qualify an applicant for that grade level. Only graduate education in excess of the amount required for the next lower grade level may be used to qualify applicants for positions at grades GS-9 and GS-11. *You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims.

To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position.*

How you will be evaluated

Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. Your answers to the assessment questionnaire will be verified against information provided in your resume and other supporting documentation.

Be sure that your resume clearly supports your responses to all the questions addressing experience and education relevant to this position. In describing your experience, please be clear and specific, we will not make assumptions regarding your experience.

If, after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications or experiences, your rating will be adjusted or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. Your qualifications will be evaluated against general and specialized experience under the "Qualifications" section.

Documents you must provide

• To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes: 1.
• Your resume showing: Contact Information-your name and the best way to contact you.
• Relevant work experience-include the employer's name, job title, start and end dates (month/year), the number of hours worked per week and describe how you meet the required qualifications of the job.
• Federal jobs should include series and grade.
• Education, certifications or licensures.
• Other supporting documents (optional) Cover Letter DD-214 Other (to include Veterans' Preference Claims) SF-50

What to expect next

Once your online application is submitted; you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.

Qualified candidates will be referred to the selecting official in the following order: 1. Fully qualified Area 1 applicants 2. Fully qualified Area 2 applicants The initial cut-off date for first consideration is 11:59 pm, CST, 11 MAR 2026; applications received by this date will have the first opportunity for review.

Applications received after this date will be given consideration only if there is a need for further review. If further reviews are required, they will occur weekly or until a certificate of eligibles is exhausted.

Additional information

If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (***). Individuals with military incentive bonuses may be subject to recoupment.

As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.

In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: - your performance and conduct; - the needs and interests of the agency; - whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and - whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT & NOTES: 1.

Attend the ARNG Security Manager Course within 12 months of hire. 2. Obtain the Security Professional Certification(s) within 24 months of hire.

3. This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.

4.

Must be able to obtain and maintain a top secret clearance with eligibility to access sensitive compartmented information (TS-SCI). *5.

Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day. 6. This position is designated as Essential Personnel and may be subject to duty in preparation for, or in response to, a state emergency or disaster declaration.

7. This is an Army National Guard dual status technician position which requires military membership.