Personnel Security Specialist

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA•Fort Stewart, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is located at WINN Army Community Hospital in Ft. Stewart, Georgia. The Personnel Security Specialist conducts personnel security activities for civilian and contract personnel assigned to Military Treatment Facilities. The role includes processing investigations and clearances, recommending local policies and command directives, maintaining compliant records, and implementing personnel security procedures. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation and is designated Mission Essential.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship.
One year of specialized experience examining security documents to determine personnel suitability, requesting investigations from appropriate organizations, and developing and implementing personnel security program policy and procedures; or qualifying graduate education; or a qualifying combination of education and experience.
Ability to obtain and maintain eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment.
A Personnel Security Investigation, background investigation, and credit check are required.
Successful completion of required pre-employment urinalysis screening for illegal drug use; position is also subject to random drug testing, reasonable-suspicion testing, and testing following direct involvement in an on-duty accident.
Compliance with mandatory seasonal influenza vaccination requirements unless medically or religiously exempt, with exemption documentation provided upon hire.
Immunization screening; Hepatitis B immunization is required for positions with direct patient contact, and other immunizations may be required depending on the position.
Ability to report to or remain at work during severe weather or other emergencies as required for mission operations.
Foreign education used to meet qualification requirements must be evaluated and deemed equivalent to an accredited U.S. education program, or receive full credit at a U.S.-accredited college or university.
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
A one-year probationary period is required.
Direct deposit of pay is required.

Responsibilities

Conduct fingerprinting for new investigations, reinvestigations, and reverifications.
Execute and validate security clearances for civilian and contract personnel assigned to Military Treatment Facilities.
Grant interim security clearances based on review and analysis of record checks.
Recommend procedures for local policy and command directives relating to the Personnel Security Program.
Ensure records comply with established regulations and intelligence oversight rules.
Implement Personnel Security policies and procedures to meet and sustain compliance with governing activities.