PERSONNEL SECURITY SPECIALIST (TITLE 32)

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.

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.

Must have a high school diploma or general education development (GED) diploma