This announcement is open to current or former federal employees and specific hiring authorities.
As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.
To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.
This position provides support for policy development, procedures, promulgation and administrative oversight, thereby establishing how security risks, threats and vulnerabilities are managed by the Department. The work includes personnel security case review and analysis affecting approximately 1,000 USTP federal personnel situated in USTP regional and field offices throughout the United States, as well as private trustees throughout the United States.
The duties and responsibilities for a Personnel Security Specialist generally include, but are not limited to, the following: - Planning and implementing major aspects of an organization's personnel security program. - Making decisions/recommendations and adopting new techniques that impact future and long-term personnel security requirements.
- Determining position sensitivity levels based on review and analysis of the position's duties, responsibilities, and required access to sensitive or classified information. - Reviewing and processing security documents for completeness, consistency, and compliance with regulation and procedure.
- Evaluating applicant suitability, when appropriate, and provides approving officials recommendations based on analysis of available information in relation to suitability standards published by the Department, the Office of Personnel Management, or another appropriate agency. - Providing applicants and employees advice and assistance to ensure submissions are complete and comply with applicable procedures and processing requirements.
- Providing recommendations and reports on a variety of security projects.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements, please see the statements below. Education must be reviewed and certified by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, in order for it to be creditable towards your qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from accredited institution.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in a conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
For special instructions pertaining to foreign education and a list of organizations that can evaluate foreign education, see the Department of Education website. If you are qualifying on foreign education, you MUST submit proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency. Transcripts must be uploaded with your application to verify education. All documentation must be in English or include an English translation.
joel.schielie@usdoj.gov · 202-702-5700
This position is with U.S. Trustee Program, Department of Justice.
The posted pay range is $85447 – $133142/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
This position requires a Secret security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-11-23.
There are 2 openings for this position.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-11-09 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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