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Personnel Security Specialist

Customs and Border Protection · Department of Homeland Security
📍 Washington, District of Columbia 💰 $85447 – $133142/yr

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Job Summary

Organizational Location: This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Personnel Security Division located in Washington DC. Additional selections may be made beyond the total number of vacancies specified using this vacancy announcement. Further selections may also be made for additional organizational divisions and/or units within the duty location(s) listed above.

Key Responsibilities

This position uses your knowledge and experience to determine the suitability and security eligibility of individuals entering or already working in sensitive and non-sensitive positions within the Agency making security clearance determinations for employees or other personnel, for access to sensitive information, resources, material, or work sites.

This position starts at a salary of $85,447.00 (GS-11, Step 1) to $133,142.00 (GS-12, Step 10) with promotion potential to $133,142 (GS-12 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 this position are listed below but not limited to: Conducting reviews of previously completed investigations and/or adjudications to ensure compliance with laws, rules, regulations, and office procedures. Reviewing submitted documentation, reports of investigation, investigative materials and database checks.

Reviewing and evaluating all information obtained and developed during the investigation process such as vetting results and can issue a variety of notices to subjects of investigation in order to resolve and clarify discrepancies and/or obtain additional information. May be required to represent the agency in various working groups, provide detailed explanations of actions taken, and interact with component offices in order to promote compliance with program requirements.

Utilizing a variety of personnel security related information technology systems sufficient to query and research developed information. 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

Requirements & Education

Please see the Qualifications and Required Documents sections for more information if education is applicable to this position.

Contact

cbphiring-applicantinquiry@cbp.dhs.gov · 855-500-3722

Frequently Asked Questions

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $85447 – $133142/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-09-09.

How many openings are available?

There are 5 openings for this position.

Who is eligible to apply?

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

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