Personnel Security Specialist

State of Florida•Jacksonville, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is located at the State’s ARNG Intelligence and Security Office. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a Personnel Security Specialist, responsible for assisting in the personnel security clearances process and supporting an Administrator/Adjudicator with suitability adjudications /determinations for the fitness and suitability on individuals for entry and retention in sensitive and non-sensitive positions required by Army. Additionally, this position will review personnel security background investigations and other source documents that determine suitability, fitness for state employment, and other credentialing decisions. Ensures investigative scoping items are met, personal identifying data and investigative questionnaire information is accurate and complete.

Requirements

A High School Diploma or equivalent
Five (5) years of professional, full-time-equivalent experience in personnel security or related field.
Must possess or be able to obtain Security Professional Certificates within 30 days of appointment.
Must possess a Secret Security Clearance.

Nice To Haves

Military Experience
Common Access Card processing experience
Security Training

Responsibilities

Receives, reviews, and submits requests for personnel clearances for State Employees, and State Contractors. Checks the request for completeness and accuracy and contacts the 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, which may have an impact on the career of the subject under investigation. Questions the subject for clarification on responses that are considered derogatory. Forwards completed form to the appropriate agency for investigation and clearance determination.
Uses computer software such as analysis tools to research and facilitate work. Maintains a file for status of pending investigations, status of all members, as well as periodic reinvestigations for secret clearances held. Checks with the agency performing the investigation for an update on the status of the security clearance in question as required. Notifies the units of individuals requiring reinvestigation and resubmission of documentation. Provides reports, as required, for status on pending or current investigations or periodic reinvestigations. Documents all personnel suitability adjudicative determinations or recommendations in the relevant automated information systems. Ensures all systems of record 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.
Performs duties related to assisting suitability adjudications/determinations for the fitness and suitability of State Employees and State 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 written and oral communication to appointed adjudicator 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 the Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) Title 5, Part 731, Title 32, Part 157, Department of Defense Instruction (DoDI) 1400.25, 1402.05, 5200.46, AR 380-67, AR 600-78, Army Directive (AD) 2014-23 regulations and ARNG policies. Ensures that sensitive/classified information is not disclosed and is safeguarded in accordance with regulatory guidance. Properly protects information governed by the Privacy Act of 1974.