Organizational Location: This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Professional Responsibility, Personnel Security Division located in Washington D.C. This announcement will be open for 5 business days OR until the first 100 applications have been received, whichever happens first. Additional selections may be made for other organizational divisions and/or units within the duty location(s) listed above.
CBP employees demonstrate the highest level of commitment to protect and serve the United States of America and to exemplify the CBP Core Values of Vigilance, Service to Country and Integrity.
Learn more about CBP's mission, core values and careers at https://www.cbp.gov/about The incumbent serves as a technical expert in personnel security field with their primary duties requiring them to work in one or more the following functional personnel security areas: Pre-Investigation Processing, Post-Investigation Processing, Quality Assurance and Compliance Reviews, or Credentialing.
This position starts at a salary of $121,785.00 (GS-13, Step 1) to $158,322.00 (GS-13, Step 10) GS Salary: Visit this link to view the locality pay tables by geographic area. If you do not see your geographic area listed, select the "Rest of United States" pay table. Some positions fall under a special pay rate depending on the series, grade level and location of the position. Please visit this link to view special pay rate charts.
The Major Duties for the position are listed below but not limited to: Serves as a senior personnel security specialist responsible for supporting personnel security, suitability, fitness, credentialing, and national security eligibility activities for federal and contractor personnel. Analyzes complex or sensitive personnel security matters involving conflicting, incomplete, or derogatory information and determines appropriate actions consistent with governing policy.
Coordinates with internal offices, external agencies, investigative service providers, and other stakeholders to resolve personnel security issues and ensure timely case processing. Conducts quality assurance, compliance reviews, or program assessments to evaluate adherence to investigative, adjudicative, credentialing, and documentation requirements.
Represents the personnel security program in meetings, working groups, reviews, or proceedings by explaining program requirements, determinations, and recommended courses of action.
Please see the Qualifications and Required Documents sections for more information if education is applicable to this position.
cbphiring-applicantinquiry@cbp.dhs.gov · 855-500-3722
This position is with Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security.
The posted pay range is $121785 – $158322/yr.
This position requires a Top Secret security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-10-23.
There are 6 openings for this position.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-10-19 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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