Personnel Security Coordinator

At Echelon Services, a proud Native Hawaiian-owned small business, we are driven by a commitment to excellence in personnel and physical security solutions. Our team of dedicated professionals is trusted to protect and secure sensitive environments, including the vital operations at Fort Jackson, South Carolina. As we continue to grow, we are looking for passionate individuals who value teamwork, integrity, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in safeguarding our nation's assets. Join us and be part of a mission where your skills and expertise are not only valued but also essential to our shared success.

Essential Functions:

We are supporting our government customer performing administrative security support services.

• Administrative security support services for in-processing, out-processing, indoctrinations, debriefings, maintaining the Personnel Security Investigation Portal (PSIP) account, coordination with other units, sending, receiving, and creating security files, coordination with the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) / Defense Security Service (DSS), and inputting data into the DISS or current security systems.
• Processing calls concerning SCI personnel security, physical security, information security, and antiterrorism issues from Headquarters security offices.
• Provide security expertise and assistance for new personnel regarding the Electronic Personnel Security Questionnaire (EPSQ) and Electronic Questionnaire for Investigation Processing (e-QIP) documentation requirements and general security issues for approximately 1,700 customers.
• Review requests for security clearances, interview nominees, apply regulations regarding the type of personnel security investigation needed, and request investigations from the appropriate organization.
• Review and determine the adequacy of investigations and other data collected and finalize packets for submission. Each packet will take no longer than 7 working days to finalize and be submitted electronically.
• initiate PSIP EQIP/SF86 for submission to OPM/DSS for all initial investigations and periodic reinvestigations. Each initiation shall be completed in 24 hours from request.
• Provide thorough documentation into DISS regarding clearance levels, infractions, and transfers, as required.
• Maintain and review the backlog of investigations, ensuring that it is no more than 100 files.

Minimum required qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• At least two years of relevant experience utilizing personnel control records
• At least two years of experience working with DISS, initiating clearance investigations
• At least one year of experience processing foreign travel requests and handling/reporting security incidents.

Clearance

• This role requires an active Secret security clearance

Work Location

• This role is full-time onsite in Fort Jackson, SC.

Salary at Echelon Services is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual's particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $50,000 - 70,0000 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Echelon's total compensation package for employees.