Personnel Security Specialist

Provides authoritative management advisory services in Security related matters. Advises applicants, employees, co-workers' managers, and flight chiefs of their rights as it pertains to security clearance matters. Provides fingerprinting and security verification for NAF employees. Provides courtesy fingerprints for contractors, FCC providers, volunteers, and outside agencies on an as needed basis.
Assesses the loyalty, reliability, suitability and trustworthiness of applicants and/or appointees to NAF/Federal positions. for entry and retention in sensitive and non-sensitive positions under 5 Code Federal Regulations 731. Reviews, evaluates and adjudicates reports of investigation, personnel files and other records to determine whether to grant, deny, revoke or suspend consistent with guidelines.
Prepares, submits, monitors, and updates computer tracking systems concerning appropriate case material. Serves as a source of reference and guidance regarding the monitoring and maintenance of case-material. Communicates effectively with outside stakeholders to ensure that all appropriate information is received for the purpose of background investigations. Validates and ensures that submitted documents meet acceptability criteria and/or takes appropriate actions to resolve discrepancies or incomplete information. Responsible for filing correspondence and other records according to the filing system used. Effectively manages multiple priorities to include competing projects and casework. Operates office equipment (e.g., computers, facsimile machines, copiers, scanners, printers, and phone systems). Personnel security specialists provide authoritative information and assistance to organization officials by; advising on personnel security policies and related matters and on the impact of personnel security requirements on organizational missions; formulating and recommending personnel security investigative requirements; advising on procedures for adverse security determinations and employee rights; representing the organization in personnel security matters.

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• This position requires the incumbent to complete and maintain a background investigation with a favorable Secret Clearance.

Who May Apply: Open to everyone. Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities. An applicant's eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date, 08/02/2026

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if the position allows for qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.

Qualifying Experience:
Ability to apply highly technical knowledge in solving complex problems and apply laws, regulations, policies and procedures to the personnel security program. Must be highly organized and have excellent oral and written communication skills. Preferred Qualifications: 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 is preferable. Experience in the application of 5CFR731 suitability guidelines. familiarity with NBIS, CVS, SWFT, CSO, NP 2 Portal, DISS, USAS, DCPDS and PIPS and other security products. Must possess basic computer skills and have knowledge of the automated NAF personnel data system. Must be familiar with personal computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Outlook and the Internet. Ability to communicate with others effectively, both orally and in writing. Must possess skill in dealing with customers and the public.

You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:



Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. This position does not allow for education substitution.

• Individual must fully meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.
• U.S. Citizens and Non-U.S. Nationals who have resided in the U.S. Territory for three (3) or more consecutive years immediately preceding the start of Federal affiliation or a signed memorandum indicating the installation's decision on the 3-year residency requirement..
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Direct deposit is required.
• Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
• A probationary period may be required.
• Pre-employment requirements must be satisfactorily met prior to Entrance on Duty (EOD).
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this job opportunity announcement. And additional selections may also be made from this job opportunity announcement.
• Selection(s) are subject to restrictions resulting from hiring preferences and priority consideration eligible.
• This is a Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) position carrying out Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) activities for the Air Force and Space Force.
• Applicants must be able to provide a REAL ID or present a combination of source identity documents authorized to facilitate access to the installation. Please contact the servicing HR Office with any questions.