Security Specialist Personnel

External•Hamilton, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At Janicki Industries, we turn complex ideas into real-world solutions through advanced engineering and manufacturing. Our teams design and build innovative structures, tooling, and systems that support industries including aerospace, space, defense, marine, and architecture. Across every role, from engineers and technicians to operations and support teams, our people help solve challenging problems, push the limits of design and manufacturing, and create solutions that make a lasting impact. This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance. U.S. citizenship is required. This position is located on-site in both our Hamilton and Sedro Woolley sites. POSITION DESCRIPTION The Personnel Security Specialist’s primary responsibility is performing multiple, moderately complex duties in connection with supporting the Personnel Security (PERSEC) program. This includes assisting employees with obtaining their initial Department of War (DoW) security clearance and follow-on program access requirements, and to support the Security Department with the day-to-day interpretation, implementation, enforcement and execution of the National Industrial Security Program (32 CFR Part 117) and DoDM 5205.7 to ensure compliance with applicable laws, directives and regulations. This role involves a variety of tasks, including clerical, organizational, and customer service duties.

Requirements

Applicants must be a US Citizen or of Legal Permanent Resident Status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b (a) (3)
Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required)
Must meet additional eligibility requirements for accessing classified information as required
High school diploma or GED
Previous Security Specialist experience, particularly in the processing and administration of personnel security clearances
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, with emphasis in MS Excel
Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
The ability to receive and maintain a DoW Secret Clearance and obtain Special Access Program (SAP) acceptance

Nice To Haves

Current DoD Secret clearance with T3 investigation within the last 5 years.
1 – 3 years previous CPSO or Industrial Security Specialist experience, to include basic knowledge of e-QIP (e-APP), DISS, SWFT, NISS and SIMS
Familiarity with NISPOM, DoDM 5205.07 Volumes 1-4, DCID and applicable directives
Bachelor’s degree or CDSE Professional Certifications
Proficient in Spanish (Speaking/Reading/Writing)

Responsibilities

Review security clearance applications for accuracy, completeness and submission via e-QIP, provides guidance and instruction to employees as necessary to ensure proper completion
Perform duties to include initiating / tracking security clearance investigations, reporting adverse information/incident reports, initiating visit certification requests, etc.
Maintain security documentation and files in accordance with applicable requirements
Conduct security violation inquiries and investigations to assure potential compromises are thoroughly evaluated and reported, as required
Communicate with Government agencies on a continuous basis to obtain approvals and maintain compliance with applicable regulations
Execute security requirements consistent with the program’s DD Form 254 and Security Classification Guide policies and procedures
Process incoming Program Access Requests (PAR) and associated documentation across numerous special access programs
Assist with the development, implementation and oversight of the security education program.
Conduct Security indoctrination briefings, debriefings, annual refresher briefings, and all other briefings as required
Conduct and participate in inspections (internal and external) and implement necessary corrective actions when deficiencies found
Ensure compliance with security measures / controls for secured spaces
Monitor and maintain the Visitor Control Program
Perform other duties as assigned