# Personnel Security Specialist

Hiring organization: [Offices, Boards and Divisions, Department of Justice](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/offices-boards-and-divisions-department-of-justice)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/cf7ac84a-460e-41cf-8a2a-62f41ea0026a

Listed on Offices, Boards and Divisions, Department of Justice's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Seniority: Mid
- Location: Washington, DC
- Salary: 85447 – 133142 USD per year

## Summary

This federal position evaluates individuals for security clearances and investigates personnel backgrounds to determine their suitability for access to sensitive government information. It suits mid-to-senior level security professionals with experience in background investigations and clearance adjudication who want to work in government national security roles.

_Our summary, not Offices, Boards and Divisions, Department of Justice's wording._

## Required

- One year of specialized experience in background investigation adjudication (for GS-11) or one year at GS-11 level (for GS-12)
- Conduct interviews related to personnel security investigations
- Verify information in automated security adjudication systems
- Process security clearance requests and determine SCI eligibility
- Analyze and resolve personnel security problems

## Nice to have

- Ph.D. or equivalent advanced degree (for GS-11)
- LL.M. if related to the field

Apply on Offices, Boards and Divisions, Department of Justice's site: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/890315100