Supervisory Personnel Security Specialist

Quick Facts

• Hiring Agency: Offices, Boards and Divisions
• Department: Department of Justice
• Location: Washington, District of Columbia
• Salary: $143913 – $187093/yr
• Hiring Path: Fed Transition
• Number of Openings: 1
• Telework Eligible: Yes
• Security Clearance: Top Secret
• Date Posted: 2026-09-25
• Application Deadline: 2026-10-08

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Job Summary

The incumbent is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining Department of Justice programs regarding personnel security, information security, physical security, litigation security, and emergency preparedness planning.

PERSG assesses the reliability, loyalty, suitability, and trustworthiness of those persons who have access to all types of Department information, resources, and material that could adversely affect the national security, and/or the public welfare.

Key Responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities for a Supervisory Personnel Security Specialist, GS-0080-14 generally include, but are not limited to, the following: Administering and managing all personnel security functions in support of onboarding employees, contractors, and volunteers within the Department. Initiating and processing background investigations through the electronic applications processing (ePP) system.

Ensures completeness and accuracy prior to submission to the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA). Granting interim/final national security clearances and initiating/adjudicating security actions for newly appointed Judges. Prepares and coordinates official correspondence for information, both internal stakeholders and external agencies.

This position requires maintaining current knowledge of personnel security policies and procedures, including Continuous Vetting requirements under the Trusted Workforce 2.0 framework, to ensure compliance with evolving federal standards.

Requirements & Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone. No substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Contact

kim.r.hall@usdoj.gov · 202-894-4670

Frequently Asked Questions

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Offices, Boards and Divisions, Department of Justice.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $143913 – $187093/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Top Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-08.

Who is eligible to apply?

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

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