The incumbent will serve as a Personnel Security Specialist in the Security Programs staff located in the Criminal Division, Office of Administration. The Security Programs staff is responsible for personnel security, physical security, information security, and emergency management programs in the Criminal Division.

Duties

As a Personnel Security Specialist, some of your duties may include: Conducting and reviewing investigative checks; reviewing background investigation paperwork for completeness, errors, and derogatory information. Providing recommendations to team lead and supervisor regarding the assessment and resolution of severe derogatory information. Reviewing, evaluating, and making complex adjudicative decisions within established timelines. Collaborating with a team of personnel on resolving difficult security matters. Serving as a liaison to coordinate security-related activities within the organization. Completing day-to-day operational activities to support the security program. Assisting with implementing operational policies, procedures, programs, and standards as required. As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. Citizen to qualify for this position.
• You must undergo a pre-employment security investigation.
• Selective Service Registration is required, as applicable.
• You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
• You must meet status eligibility for this announcement.
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.
• The Criminal Division participates in the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program. E-Verify helps employers to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. For more information, visit https://www.e-verify.gov/.

Qualifications

To qualify for the GS-11 level, applicants must (a) have one year of specialized experience at, or equivalent to, the GS-09 federal grade level. Examples of specialized experience include: providing technical advice and guidance to employees, contractors, and/or volunteers regarding pre-employment security processing; reviewing security packages for accuracy and completeness; and reviewing reports of investigation and making appropriate recommendations; OR (b) a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or three years of progressively higher graduate education leading to such a degree; OR (c) have a combination of education and experience. Combination of Education and Experience - Your current education completed is credited as a percentage of the education required for the grade level and your current experience is credited as a percentage of the total experience required for the grade level. The two percentages are added and must equal 100% in order to qualify for the desired grade level. All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at a college or university that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools that meet this criteria, see www.ed.gov. Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For more information about this requirement, please visit the U.S. Department of Education website for Foreign Education Evaluation. All documentation must be in English or include an English translation. Time-in-Grade: Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements for consideration by the closing date of this announcement.

Education

There is no education requirement for this position.

Contacts

• Address Office of Administration c/o Human Resources 1400 New York Avenue NW, Suite 600 Washington, DC 20004 US
• Name: Human Resources
• Phone: (202) 514-0361
• Email: [email protected]