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Personnel Security Specialist

Offices, Boards and Divisions, Department of Justice

Washington, DC · Mid

$85,447 – $133,142

Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved October 28, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.

What this role is

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. The full posting is on their site.

What they ask for

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

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