Personnel Security Specialist

USmax Corporation•Box Elder, SD

3d•Onsite

About The Position

USmax is seeking a Personnel Security Specialist to independently execute all personnel security functions for the 89th Attack Squadron at Ellsworth AFB, SD. This position manages SCI indoctrinations, personnel security folders, clearance tracking, foreign travel documentation, badge management, and liaison with Ellsworth AFB Security Offices within a TS/SCI SCIF environment supporting approximately 200 assigned airmen.

Requirements

Minimum 1 year of experience working in a TS/SCI facility
Minimum 1 year of dedicated experience in personnel security processing (e.g., clearance tracking, indoctrinations, debriefings, DISS/JPAS operations)
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Proficiency in DoD/AF security databases (DISS/JPAS or successor systems)
U.S. Citizenship required
Active TS/SCI clearance (must be current and in-scope)

Nice To Haves

3+ years of personnel security experience in a USAF, DoD, or Intelligence Community environment
Experience processing SCI indoctrinations and managing personnel security folders for 100+ personnel
Familiarity with ICD 704, SEADs, and AFMAN 16-1405
Experience with DCSA clearance pipelines, e-QIP/SF-86 processing, and adjudication tracking
Prior experience as a Special Security Representative (SSR) or Special Security Officer (SSO)
Prior USAF military service or equivalent DoD civilian security experience
Experience drafting and tracking security incident reports
CDSE Personnel Security coursework or certification
Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Security Management, Criminal Justice, Intelligence Studies, or related field
Relevant military training/certifications (e.g., SSO training, CDSE Personnel Security coursework, USAF 3F0X1 or equivalent MOS)

Responsibilities

Conduct security indoctrinations and debriefings on an as-needed basis
Maintain and audit Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) indoctrinated personnel security folders
Process Interim SCI requests as required by mission needs
Process and track unit members' foreign travel documentation and update DISS/JPAS accordingly
Create and destroy Access Control Security (ACS) Badges for all SCI indoctrinations and debriefs
Update and maintain the unit badge roster and Alarmed Facility Access Authorization (AFAA) MFR for Bldg. 1008
Process DISS/JPAS visit requests for unit personnel traveling to other SCI facilities
Draft, submit, and track security incident reports for all SCI-related items
Train unit Special Security Representatives (SSRs) on security protocols and responsibilities
Distribute, track, and maintain records of the annual SCI security awareness briefing/training; manage the unit's SCI security awareness program in coordination with SSRs
Process and manage Security Information Files (SIF) and For-Cause discharge files for SCI-cleared individuals
Update and maintain the unit's SCIF Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Emergency Action Procedures (EAPs)
Serve as primary liaison with Ellsworth AFB Security Offices regarding SCIF AF11-007 operations, including coordination with 89th ATKS Unit Security Managers, 28th Bomb Wing Security Forces Squadron, and AFOSI
Execute the maintenance and disposal of SCI material IAW Intelligence Community Directives (ICDs), DoD security manuals, AF regulations, and ACC/SSO guidance
Facilitate and participate in internal and external inspections for SCIF AF11-007 and applicable subordinate SCIFs
Draft and submit annual personnel security reports to ACC/SSO
Maintain full compliance with ICD 704/SEADs for Personnel Security
Prepare, compose, and distribute memorandums, reports, forms, and briefings formatted IAW AFH 33-337
Serve as point of contact for personnel security inquiries; greet visitors, answer/route telephone inquiries
Maintain paper and electronic filing systems IAW AFI 33-332
Track suspenses and ensure required actions are completed within Government deadlines