Personnel Security Specialist I Intake

About the role

The Personnel Security Specialist (PSS) supports the United States Department of Homeland Security's Federal Protective Services (FPS) and Personnel Security Division (PSD) by completing personnel security suitability intake tasks. Duties may include initiating background investigations, managing receipt of security documents, conducting fingerprinting procedures, verifying background investigation levels, preparing and submitting case material, and participating in special projects.

Responsibilities

• Initiates background investigations
• Manages receipt of security documents submitted from contractor applicants
• Conducts fingerprinting procedures
• Verifies the appropriate level of background investigation being requested, and ensures all documents required for suitability processing have been completed and included in the individual files
• Prepares, submits, monitors, and updates computer tracking systems concerning appropriate case material
• Applies incident management, problem solving, and task performance
• Participates in special projects

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience
• Relevant experience within one or more of the standard securities and/or intelligence fields, such as technical, physical, information, industrial, personnel and operational security
• Subject matter expertise and hands-on experience in one or more security and/or intelligence discipline and experience implementing complex government security and/or intelligence programs and policies
• Highly organized and excellent oral and written communication skills
• Proficiency in various types of information technology applications, such as Microsoft Office, including MS Word, Access, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Familiarity with ISMS, eQIP, CVS, and/or DISS is preferred, but not required
• Ability to obtain and maintain a US government Public Trust security clearance

Qualifications

• US Citizenship is required to maintain a Public Trust Clearance

Skills

• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Knowledge of ISMS, eQIP, CVS, and/or DISS
• Ability to obtain and maintain a US government Public Trust security clearance

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retail benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Retirement benefits
• Education reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

Pay

$27.00 - $28.00 per hour

Schedule

Traditional office environment

Original Posting

07/10/2026 - Until Filled