Personnel Security Specialist Job in Honolulu, HI

Summary

This job is open to

• The public

  U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Duties

Major Duties include but are not limited to:

Executes appropriate policies, procedures and processes of the personnel security program to insure the initial and continuous evaluation of individual eligibility to occupy sensitive and non-sensitive positions and obtain security clearances on personnel assigned to Navy Region Hawaii FFR, along with FFR operations at installations Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam-Hawaii (JBPHH) and Pacific Missile Range Facility (PMRF), including NAF personnel in Military Family Support Center (MFSC), Child & Youth Programs (CYP), and Morale, Welfare & Recreation (MWR) programs.

Routinely evaluates security clearance eligibility in light of reports documenting information that is often extremely complex or controversial. Properly processes all cases and technical aspects in the adjudication of personnel security issues. Prepares recommendations for approval or denial of security clearances eligibility. Serves as the liaison to resolve questions raised by prior investigations and prepares detailed case summaries and analysis. Makes highly discretionary decisions as to the course of action needed to take in these cases.

Working with the Personnel Security team, assist with formulation, development, and implementation of security policies and procedures, systems, and programs involving the loyalty and reliability of people for the NAF personnel security program for CNRH FFR. Determines the suitability and security eligibility of individuals for entry and retention in sensitive and non-sensitive positions. Makes security clearance determinations for civilians for access to sensitive information, resources, material or work sites. Reviews requests for security clearances and special accesses, interviewing nominees of applicants, afford rights to due process through hearings, when necessary, apply organizational regulations regarding the type of personnel security check required (i.e., national agency checks with inquires, special agency checks, etc.) and requests an investigation from the appropriate organization.

Reviews, evaluates, and adjudicates reports or investigations, personnel files, and other records to make recommendations to supervisor's command whether to grant, deny, revoke, suspend, or restrict security clearances consistent with national security and/or suitability issues. Makes recommendations on the which data were collected; evaluates the authenticity, validity, and pertinence of the data to the case at hand; and requests additional investigations or develops other information, if needed.

Provides authorities information and assistance to organization officials and lower echelon commands 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 personnel rights; represents the organization in personnel security matters; develops guidelines, procedures, and other materials for use in the command; administers programs, establishes, develops, and maintains effective working relationships with other subordinate commands within CNRH FFR and other tenant activities on base.

Assist with the formulation and administration of an active, robust and effective security education and awareness program, which includes training of the Electronic Questionnaires for Investigations Processing (e-QIP) and to ensure all personnel understand the need to protect classified / PII information. The incumbent will assist the NAF Personnel Security team with military, civilians and contractors.

Performs security program functions utilizing separate and distinct processes and methods to arrive at sound decisions. Conducts surveys, informal investigations, and risk assessments to analyze and evaluate data and form conclusions and recommendations for corrective actions.

Adapts policies and procedures to meet situational and location needs. This frequently requires significant departure from established practices, and may require considerable coordination, persuasion, and facilitation by the incumbent, to obtain cooperation and compliance. Reviews, interprets, correlates and implements numerous complex security regulations and guidelines.

Ability to effectively interact with all levels of personnel, both military and civilian.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
• Must pass all applicable records and background check.
• Must go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9.
• A valid state driver's license is required to operate motor vehicles.
• Must provide proof of U.S. Citizenship or U.S. National.

How You Will Be Evaluated

Required Documents

How to Apply

To be considered for this vacancy you must apply and complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.

The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 08/11/2023 to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application.

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The DON provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Applicants with disabilities who believe they may require reasonable accommodation(s) should email their request to MILL_HQ_NAF_HR.FCT@navy.mil to ensure proper consideration is given.

Next steps

Using the required qualifications of the position, a standardized rating and ranking criteria of knowledge, skills, and abilities will be used to screen and assess each application.

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