Personnel Security Specialist (Title 32)

Army National Guard Units • Jefferson City, MO

8h • Onsite

About The Position

This is a National Guard Title 32 Excepted Service Position. This is an Indefinite with Right to Convert to Permanent GS-0080-09 PERSONNEL SECURITY SPECIALIST (TITLE 32), Position Description Number D2481000 and is part of the MO G2 Intelligence Directorate. Duties 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. Maintains a continuous liaison relationship with OPM, CAF, the Personnel Security Intelligence Center of Excellence (PSI-CoE), and ARNG offices. May supervise AGR, Title 32, Title 5, contractors, and/or state employees directly, and through subordinate supervisors. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must attend the ARNG Security Manager Course within 12 months of hire.
• Must obtain the Security Professional Certification(s) within 24 months of hire.
• NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED.
• Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Failure to complete management prescribed courses for full-time support personnel within the first year of employment or assignment, may be cause for reassignment or termination.
• In accordance with 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.
• Employment can be terminated with a 30 day notice.
• In the event a permanent (Tenure 1 or 2) employee is selected, and is willing to accept the indefinite appointment, that employee will relinquish permanent status.
• Selected candidate must currently be assigned to a military unit in the Missouri Army National Guard.
• Title 32 employees will not be militarily senior to their full-time supervisor (grade inversion).
• Must possess experience, education, or training that demonstrates your ability to follow directions, to read, understand, and retain a variety of instructions, regulations and procedures; skill in collecting and analyzing data effectively, efficiently, and accurately; clear enunciation of English without impediment of speech that would interfere or prohibit; effective two-way radio or telephone communication; writing English in reports and presentation formats; communicating orally and in writing clearly and effectively; assessing body language and perceiving immediate risk levels; and applying procedures and directives by reading and interpreting technical material.
• Must possess 12 months of specialized experience which demonstrates your ability to perform day-to-day operational duties in support of sensitive compartmented information-associated security programs and measures; research and analyze reports on physical, information, computer, and personnel security; conduct intelligence support operations, procedures, and practices that are necessary to accomplish intelligence functions in support of programs essential to daily operations, training and readiness missions; and implement policies and procedures required to manage sensitive compartmented information programs and to protect sensitive compartmented information resources.
• The specialized experience must also indicate that you possess thorough knowledge of security principles, concepts and methodologies to evaluate state security procedures; knowledge of security procedures to perform inspections and risk vulnerability assessment analysis; knowledge of effective security programs to provide advice and assistance to units and organizations; and knowledge of physical security requirements and inspections to advise and train personnel; and experience in analyzing and evaluating reports of investigations and the maintenance of security records, files, reports and forms.
• Must currently possess or able to obtain a SECRET security clearance.
• Must have a high school diploma or general education development (GED) diploma.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced in hire rate may be granted to set pay above the minimum rate of the grade for a new employee if he/she possesses superior qualifications relevant to the positions' requirements and is essential to accomplish the agency's mission.
• Creditable Service for Annual Leave accrual may be granted to new employees if he/she possesses superior qualifications essential to the position; and which were acquired through performance in a non-federal or active duty uniformed service position. The duties performed in a non-federal or active duty uniformed service position must directly relate to the position to which appointed and such qualifications are necessary to achieve an important agency mission or performance goal to be eligible.
• If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact an Army National Guard recruiter at 1-800-GO-GUARD (1-800-464-8273) prior to applying for this position.
• Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
• Acceptance of an Excepted Service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
• Individuals on incentive bonuses may be subject to recoupment or termination, contact the State Incentives Manager at [phone] extension 39637 for questions concerning recoupment or termination.
• Management has the right to convert this position to permanent status without re-advertising.
• Maximum Military Grade - CPT (O-3)
• 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 ( https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx ).
• Candidates 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Maintains a continuous liaison relationship with OPM, CAF, the Personnel Security Intelligence Center of Excellence (PSI-CoE), and ARNG offices.
• May supervise AGR, Title 32, Title 5, contractors, and/or state employees directly, and through subordinate supervisors.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED