View Common Definitions of terms found in this announcement. Organizational Location: These positions are located in the Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Office of Professional Responsibility, in Farmers Branch, Texas. These are non-bargaining unit positions.

Duties

As a Personnel Security Specialist, you will perform the following duties: Adjudicate background investigation reports and make national security eligibility and suitability determinations for individuals for entry and retention in sensitive, non-sensitive, and/or public trust positions; Research case management systems and provide personnel security related information to internal and external parties; Implement policies and procedures for the Personnel Security and Suitability Program in accordance with applicable laws, Executive Orders, and Office of Personnel Management guidelines.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.
• You must successfully pass a background investigation.
• You must successfully pass a drug screen.
• Males born after 12/31/59 must certify registration with Selective Service.
• Complete the initial online assessment and USAHire Assessment, if required
• Requirements by Closing Date: Unless otherwise noted, you must meet all requirements by the closing date of the announcement.
• Time in Grade: Current Federal employees must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade in the Federal service. Time in grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
• Probationary Period: This is a full-time permanent position (Career/Career-Conditional appointment). Upon appointment to this position, you may be required to serve a one-year probationary period.

Qualifications

Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. You qualify for the GS-09 grade level if you possess one of the following: Experience: One (1) year of specialized experience at the GS-07 grade level or equivalent performing duties such as: Reviewing personnel security questionnaires and supporting documents for accuracy and completeness; Verifying previous background investigations of applicants, contractors, and other personnel; Utilizing various databases to perform security checks, which may include, but are not limited to criminal history and financial records; Validating the level of background investigation and sensitivity level required for the position OR Education: A master's or equivalent graduate degree, two (2) full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree, a LL.B/J.D., if related. Graduate level education must have been from an accredited college or university and must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of successfully completed graduate level education and experience. Graduate level education must have been from an accredited college or university and must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. You qualify for the GS-11 grade level if you possess one of the following: Experience: One (1) year of specialized experience at the GS-09 grade level or equivalent performing duties such as: Reviewing security paperwork and database checks for completeness and accuracy; Determining suitability or security eligibility of individuals; Preparing adjudication summaries for suitability/fitness or security clearance findings; Making recommendations for final suitability/fitness determination or security eligibility determinations. OR Education: A Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, three (3) full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree, or a LL.M., if related. Graduate level education must have been from an accredited college or university and must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and activities necessary to do the work. OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of successfully completed graduate level education and experience. Graduate level education must have been from an accredited college or university and must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. You qualify for the GS-12 grade level if you possess one (1) year of specialized experience at the GS-11 grade level or equivalent performing duties such as: Applying adjudicative guidelines or suitability/fitness standards; Obtaining sufficient evidence to support security or suitability/fitness determinations; Making complex security and suitability/fitness decisions. Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Qualification claims will be subject to verification. Writing Sample: Candidates who are invited to interview for this position will be required to provide a writing sample upon interview scheduling. Candidates will be informed of the writing sample topics, requirements, and deadline at the time of scheduling. The writing sample is a mandatory requirement for the interview and candidates who do not meet this requirement will not receive further consideration. Please note, the writing sample is not due as part of the initial application process and is only required by candidates who are extended an invitation to interview. National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office. The Department of Homeland Security encourages persons with disabilities to apply, to include persons with intellectual, severe physical or psychiatric disabilities, as defined by 5 CFR 213.3102(u), and/or Disabled Veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30 percent or more as defined by 5 CFR 315.707. Veterans, Peace Corps, VISTA volunteers, and persons with disabilities possess a wealth of unique talents, experiences, and competencies that can be invaluable to the DHS mission. If you are a member of one of these groups, you may not have to compete with the public for federal jobs. To determine your eligibility for non-competitive appointment and to understand the required documentation, click on the links above or contact the Servicing Human Resources Office listed at the bottom of this announcement.

Contacts

• Address
• Name: Onika Moat
• Email: [email protected]