Personnel Security Specialist

Pacific Air Forces • Andersen Air Base, GU

20d

About The Position

The primary purpose of this position is to implement and administer the installation’s personnel security program. Reporting to the Chief of Information Protection, the employee ensures personnel security standards are met for all installation members and provides security expertise across a wide range of security management functions. The role serves as the technical authority for the Wing personnel security program and advises the Chief of Information Protection and Wing commanders on personnel security matters across the Wing and subordinate organizations. It also implements and administers Wing personnel security investigations and adjudication systems for case management, and provides assistance to Industrial and Information Security Specialists and the Chief of Information Protection.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Meet the specialized experience requirements for GS-11, including knowledge of security concepts, principles, and practices; ability to independently analyze and resolve complex security problems; and experience applying policy and developing security guidance. The stated specialized experience is typical of work performed at the GS-09 level or equivalent.
• Demonstrate knowledge of security program relationships and proficiency in information, personnel, and industrial security.
• Meet the GS-11 education alternative: a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, or a related LL.M.; or qualify through an eligible combination of education and experience.
• Submit official transcripts when qualifying based on education; transcripts must be verified before appointment when education is used as a qualification basis.
• Merit promotion applicants must meet the applicable time-in-grade requirement, including one year at the GS-09 level for GS-11 consideration when TIG applies.
• Maintain current certifications.
• Obtain Department of Defense Security Fundamentals Professional Certification and Security Asset Protection Professional Certification within two years of the established employee EOD or initial assignment date.
• Be willing to work outside normal duty hours, including evenings, weekends, or holidays; shift work and emergency overtime may be required.
• Meet applicable probationary or trial period requirements: one year or two years depending on the position type.
• Male applicants must be registered for Selective Service.
• A security clearance may be required.
• Provide proof of U.S. equivalency for foreign education used to meet qualifications.
• Applicants using part-time or unpaid experience must identify duties, responsibilities, and hours worked per week.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical authority for the Wing personnel security program.
• Advise the Chief of Information Protection and Wing commanders on personnel security matters across the Wing and subordinate organizations.
• Implement and administer Wing personnel security investigations and adjudication systems for case management.
• Assist Industrial and Information Security Specialists and the Chief of Information Protection.
• Review, analyze, and resolve complex security problems and develop guidance for applying security policy, procedures, techniques, equipment, and methods across varied work situations and levels of security control.
• Develop security education programs, provide training, and assist in operating security programs.
• Plan, develop, implement, and evaluate security programs to meet mission requirements and improve program effectiveness.
• Plan and organize work and meet deadlines.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package; specific benefit eligibility depends on position type.
• PCS may be paid if authorized under the Joint Travel Regulations and Air Force regulations.
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request.
• Childcare discounts may be available to eligible employees in direct childcare positions and other assigned CYP and FCC personnel.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree