PERSONNEL SECURITY SPECIALIST (T32)

Army National Guard Units

Montgomery (AL)

On-site

USD 62,000 - 80,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

Army National Guard Units in Montgomery, AL seeks a Personnel Security Specialist (T32) to manage security clearances for civilian, contractor, and military personnel, ensuring accuracy and timely submissions.

The role conducts suitability reviews, maintains clearance status, and enforces CFR DoD and ARNG policies to safeguard sensitive information; the position requires education substitution as defined and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

Master's degree or 2 years of graduate study leading to such a degree or LL.B./J.D. if related.

Responsibilities

Duty 1: Review and submit requests for personnel clearances for serviced civilian, contractor, and military personnel.
Duty 2: Screen personnel and records for derogatory information and coordinate with investigators and units as needed.
Duty 3: Assist suitability adjudications and maintain records of determinations and investigations.
Duty 4: Implement CFR Title 5, DoDI 1400.25, AR 380-67, ARNG policies and safeguard sensitive information.

Education

Master's degree or 2 years of progressively higher level graduate education

Job description

Hiring Agency: Army National Guard Units

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a PERSONNEL SECURITY SPECIALIST (T32), Position Description Number D2479000 and is part of the AL DCSOPS JFHQ, National Guard. ORGANIZATION: AL DCSOPS JFHQ, MONTGOMERY, AL SELECTING OFFICIAL: CPT C. SMITHSON

Key Responsibilities

Duty 1. 40% Receives, reviews, and submits requests for personnel clearances for serviced civilian, contractor, and military personnel. Checks the request for completeness and accuracy and contacts the Security Manager, Supervisor, points of contact at the serviced units, and/or the individual subject of the background/clearance investigation for any questions or corrections that are required. Returns those forms requiring further documentation or correction.

Screens personnel, as well as local police records and finance documents for disclosed and undisclosed derogatory information, which may have an impact on the career of the subject under investigation. Questions the subject for clarification on responses that are considered derogatory. Forwards completed form to the appropriate agency for investigation and clearance determination. Duty 2. 30% Uses computer software such as analysis tools to research and facilitate work.

Maintains a file for status of pending investigations, status of all members, as well as periodic reinvestigations for secret and top secret clearances held. Checks with the agency performing the investigation for an update on the status of the security clearance in question as required. Notifies the units of individuals requiring reinvestigation and resubmission of documentation.

Provides reports, as required, for status on pending or current investigations or periodic reinvestigations. Composes documentation, for supervisors' signature, verifying security clearances for those individuals going on Temporary Duty (TDY) to other locations and requests the same of locations with individuals coming TDY to their location. Documents all personnel suitability adjudicative determinations or recommendations in the relevant automated information systems.

Ensures all systems of record accurately reflect the suitability adjudicative determination. Keeps abreast of emerging technologies and professional developments to remain current in the field and for being applicable to work assignments. Duty 3. 15% Performs duties related to assisting suitability adjudications/determinations for the fitness and suitability of civilian employees, contractors and/or applicants for initial and continuing employment retention.

Ensures all investigative files are available prior to reviewing and rendering a suitability adjudicative/determination in accordance with suitability guidance and guidelines. Orders any missing investigative files and upon receipt, reviews and analyzes all investigative files for derogatory information. Provides written and oral communication to appointed adjudicator regarding minor derogatory information found in the investigative file. Duty 4.

15% Executes established policies and procedures required for the personnel security program. Implements and executes policies and procedures in accordance with the Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) Title 5, Part 731, Department of Defense Instruction (DoDI) 1400.25, 1402.05, AR 380-67, Army Directive (AD) 2014-23 regulations and ARNG policies. Ensures that sensitive/classified information is not disclosed and is safeguarded in accordance with regulatory guidance.

Properly protects information governed by the Privacy Act of 1974. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Education

SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims. To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Army National Guard Units, Department of the Army.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $61722 - $80243/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-30.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Competitive' hiring path.