About this role
Job Summary
The primary purpose of this position is: To process various security related documentation including requests for security investigation and clearances, perform standard and non-standard reviews of security clearance applications, and process Security Information Files (SIFs) in support of established Personnel Security Programs (PSP) and issuance of identification credentials, as well as other documents to include vehicle registrations and registration of privately owned firearms.
Qualifications
In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, for Clerical and Administrative Positions.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE
Applicant must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-04 grade level in the Federal service which includes practical knowledge of a body of standardized security rules, regulations, directives, and procedures to perform a full range of standard personnel security assignments such as supporting and processing a variety of standard personnel security actions, ID cards, vehicle permits, restricted area badges, or other forms of authorization; screening investigation requests to determine which need to be referred to a specialist; extracting information from reports; and providing basic information about personnel security programs.
Knowledge of security forms, procedures, and requirements related to personnel security sufficient to screen investigation requests and determine which need to be referred to a specialist; extract information from reports; and provide basic information about personnel security programs.
OR EDUCATION
Applicant must successfully complete four years of education above the high school level obtained in an accredited business, secretarial or technical school, junior college, college or university. NOTE: You must submit a copy of transcripts
OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position if the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. NOTE: You must submit a copy of transcripts KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
- 1. Knowledge of security processes and procedures and general clerical office functions.
- 2. Knowledge of personnel security clearances and investigation processes and the procedures, forms, and information required to verify against authorization documents, issue badges, passes, vehicle permits, or other forms of authorization.
- 3. Knowledge of one or more automated databases associated with a specific security function to recognize, locate, and insert data/information; support office and security operations; and produce a variety of documents and reports.
- 4. Ability to plan and organize work, follow instructions, and accomplish multiple ongoing projects.
- 5. Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse group of individuals, using a high degree of tact and diplomacy.
PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE
Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.
VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE
Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Major Duties
- Processes applications and issues restricted area badges; contractor badges identification cards, controlled identification media, temporary passes and vehicle registration to eligible personnel. Serves as the installation subject matter expert for DBIDS and maintain an appropriate level of proficiency. Processes requests for Personnel Security Investigations (PSIs) and performs substantive reviews of security clearance applications. Processes and assists in maintaining Security Information Files (SIFs). Performs fingerprinting for new and updated controlled installation access media. Maintains controlled forms.