Personnel Security Specialist

Personnel Security Specialist

Job Category: Security

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Top Secret

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Local

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The Opportunity:

Are you ready to play a crucial role in safeguarding our nation's maritime interests? We're seeking a dedicated Personnel Security Specialist to join our team supporting the United States Coast Guard (USCG). In this position, you'll be providing essential day-to-day support to key security personnel, including the Personnel Security Manager, Special Security Officer (SSO), and Command Security Officer (CSO). Your expertise will be instrumental in maintaining the integrity of our security protocols and ensuring the smooth operation of critical security functions within the USCG.  The USCG operates within the guidelines of the DHS not the DoD, the ideal candidate will have knowledge of both and be able to operate fluidly between them.

Work Schedule: Currently Hybrid (3 days onsite) (full onsite during training, first 60 days)

Location: ALEXANDRIA VA

Responsibilities:

As the Personnel Security Specialist, you will be responsible for the following:

• Process incoming/outgoing visitor access requests (VARs)

• Create and maintain strong client relationship.

• Participate in annual self-inspections

• Maintain personnel security records through ISMS

• Process foreign travel requests

• Process EQIP requests

• Conduct initial and annual refresher training

• Maintain document control

• Investigate and report security violations

• Issue courier cards and maintain accountability

• Maintain/Update access list for all facilities

• Interface and upload documents to SECCEN

• Coordinate SCI Indoctrinations for both military personnel and contractors

Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) Debriefs:

• Conducting thorough debriefings for personnel who have had access to SCI

• Ensuring individuals understand their ongoing responsibility to protect classified information

• Reviewing and explaining non-disclosure agreements

• Addressing any questions or concerns about handling sensitive information post-access

• Collecting any remaining classified materials or access credentials

• Documenting the completion of the exit process

Knowledge and Compliance:

• Staying up-to-date with the latest SCI handling procedures and regulations

• Ensuring all debriefs and exit briefs comply with federal guidelines and USCG policies

• Maintaining accurate records of all debriefing and exit briefing sessions

Communication Skills:

• Clearly explaining complex security concepts and requirements

• Answering questions professionally and authoritatively

• Adapting communication style to various levels of personnel

This responsibility requires a deep understanding of SCI protocols, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to handle sensitive information with the utmost discretion and professionalism.

Qualifications:

Required:

• (TS) Top Secret Security clearance with the ability to obtain SCI eligibility

• BA/BS or equivalent years of experience.

• 3+ years of relevant personnel security experience, including:

• Firm understanding of security administrative processes and the ability to brief incoming/outgoing government and contractor personnel.

• Solid background in personnel security experience with EQIP/SF-86 familiarity

• Contract security experience

• VAR processing

• Access list maintenance and DD-254 preparation

• Familiarity with working in a classified workspace/SCIF

• Ability to provide security briefings/refresher train