Personnel Security Specialist (Security Specialist)

Full Job Description

Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities.

To be considered for the position, you must meet the following qualification requirements: Education: One full year of graduate level education or superior academic achievement.

OR Experience: You must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade level.

To be creditable, this experience must have equipped the applicant with the particular qualifications to successfully perform the duties of the position, and must typically be in or related to the position to be filled.

Some examples of this qualifying experience are: Experience in processing or coordinating security background investigations of employees or any personnel requiring clearance.

Experience in providing direction, technical advice or assistance to staff regarding personnel security issues.

Experience researching, collecting, and analyzing information and providing recommendations which impact division/unit/office plans/programs. Experience preparing reports and maintaining records.

OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience.

This experience must have equipped you with the qualifications to perform the major duties of this position as described above. If applicable, credit will be given for paid and unpaid experience.

To receive proper credit, you must show the actual time (such as the number of hours worked per week) spent in activities.

**Your eligibility for consideration will be based on your responses to the questions in the application.** Major Duties:

Responsible for providing technical guidance in Personnel Security, Suitability, and Investigation Program for the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP).

Directs and coordinates investigations of applicants, employees, and contractors who are seeking or are employed in sensitive positions within the BOP.

Determine the adequacy and completeness of investigations; and evaluate the authenticity and pertinence of information to the case under adjudication.

Communicates directly with BOP employees at all levels to answer routine questions regarding the basic personnel security program.

Must be able to obtain and maintain a favorably adjudicated National Security Clearance at all times.

Failure to obtain/maintain this clearance may results in the person being selected being reassigned to their former position or a position similar to the position they held prior to selection.