Security Specialist Personnel

About the role

The Personnel Security Specialist supports the Personnel Security (PERSEC) program at Janicki Industries. This role involves a variety of duties including assisting employees with security clearance applications, conducting investigations, maintaining documentation, and communicating with government agencies.

Responsibilities

• Review security clearance applications for accuracy, completeness, and submission via e-QIP
• Provide guidance and instruction to employees as necessary to ensure proper completion
• Initiate and track security clearance investigations, report adverse information/incident reports, initiate 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
• Process incoming Program Access Requests (PAR) and associated documentation across numerous special access programs
• Aid in 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

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance
• Basic Qualifications: High school diploma or GED, proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, excellent communication skills, ability to receive and maintain a DoW Secret Clearance and obtain Special Access Program (SAP) acceptance
• Preferred Qualifications: Previous Security Specialist experience, current DoD Secret clearance with T3 investigation within the last 5 years, 1-3 years previous CPSO or Industrial Security Specialist experience, familiarity with NISPOM, DoDM 5205.07 Volumes 1-4, DCID and applicable directives, Bachelor’s degree or CDSE Professional Certifications, proficiency in Spanish (Speaking/Reading/Writing)

Pay

The salary range for this role is between $80,000 - $90,000, plus discretionary bonus, 401(k) matching, vacation, and health benefits. Employees can also receive additional pay for off-shifts. The range provided is Janicki's estimate of the base compensation for this role. Actual amount offered will be based on job-related and non-discriminatory factors such as experience, location, education, training, skills, and abilities.