Personnel Security Specialist - Intake

Protection Strategies Incorporated; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Personnel Security Specialist. This role requires onsite presence and involves conducting background checks, document management, and ensuring compliance with security protocols. With a commitment to excellence, you will be part of a mission-driven team ensuring safety for U.S. Government operations.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Telemedicine

401(K) Retirement Plan

Tuition Assistance

Employee Assistance

Commuter Benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years relevant experience in security/ intelligence fields.
• Hands-on experience implementing government security programs preferred.
• Must maintain a US government security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Initiates background investigations and manages security document receipts.
• Conducts fingerprinting procedures and verifies background investigation levels.
• Prepares and monitors computer tracking systems for security cases.

Skills

Organizational skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Incident management

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

ISMS

eQIP

CVS

DISS

Job description

Join Our Team as a FPS - Personnel Security Specialist - Intake!

Protection Strategies, Inc.

Location: Springfield, VA **This position requires someone to be onsite 5 days per week

Who We Are:

At Protection Strategies, Inc. (PSI), a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, we engage with industry professionals to provide top-tier security solutions and personnel security expertise for the U.S. Government. Our mission is to safeguard our clients' interests with integrity and innovation, reshaping the landscape of security.

Why PSI?:

Become part of a dedicated team that values people first and believes in making a meaningful impact. We offer cutting-edge solutions that promote safety and protect critical infrastructure. Your hard work will be recognized in our mission-driven culture.

What We Offer:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Telemedicine
• Financial Support: 401(K) Retirement Plan, Tuition Assistance, Disability Products
• Wellness Programs: Employee Assistance, GoodRx, Commuter Benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts: HSA + HRA

Position Overview:

The Personnel Security Specialist (PSS) completes personnel security suitability intake tasks in support of DHS Federal Protective Services (FPS), Personnel Security Division (PSD).

Key Responsibilities:

• Initiates background investigations.
• Manages receipt of security documents submitted from contractor applicants.
• Conducts fingerprinting procedures.
• Verifies the appropriate level of background investigation being requested, and ensures all documents required for suitability processing have been completed and included in the individual files.
• Prepares, submits, monitors, and updates computer tracking systems concerning appropriate case material.
• Applies incident management, problem solving, and task performance.
• Participates in special projects.
• Additional duties as needed.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience.
• Relevant experience shall include experience within one or more of the standard securities and/or intelligence fields e.g., technical, physical, information, industrial, personnel and operational security.
• Subject matter expertise and hands-on experience in one or more security and/or intelligence discipline and experience implementing complex government security and/or intelligence programs and policies is preferable.
• Must be highly organized and have excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Shall demonstrate a proficiency in various types of information technology applications, such as Microsoft Office, including MS Word, Access, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with ISMS, eQIP, CVS, and/or DISS is preferred, but not required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a US government security clearance.

EEO Statement:

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status. Employment offers will be contingent on passing a pre-employment drug screen.

Ready to Make a Difference?

Apply now to join PSI and help shape a safer future!