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Summary Security and Emergency Planning Staff (SEPS) provides security management to the Justice Command Center in support of law enforcement and national security programs. This position assess the reliability, loyalty, suitability, and trustworthiness of those persons who have access to all types of Department information, resources, and material which could adversely affect the national security, the public welfare, or the efficiency of the Federal service. Responsibilities The duties and responsibilities for a Personnel Security Specialist, GS-0080-13 generally include, but are not limited to, the following: * Initiating, adjudicating, and processing employees and contractor background investigations. * Adjudicates the results of background investigations to determine eligibility for Sensitive Compartmented information (SCI) access. * Analyzes and resolves personnel security problems for situations involving conflicting or insufficient data, evidence, or testimony. * Recommends approval/denials for interim security clearances up to Top Secret / SCI. * Processes pre-appointment waiver requests, identifies and resolves issues. The duties listed above are generally written for one grade level. If the position is advertised at multiple grades, the duties will be adjusted in difficulty, complexity, and level of supervision, for higher or lower grades, as appropriate. Organizations may also add "other duties as assigned" once you are hired, based on what is included and allowed by the position description. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications To qualify for the position of Personnel Security Specialist, at GS-0080-11/12, you must meet the basic qualification and/or possess the required specialized experience specific to this series and grade you are applying for. If you are a current of former government employee on a permanent appointment in the competitive service, you will need to demonstrate 1-year at the next lower grade level, to meet the time-in-grade requirements for this occupational series and grade. You will need to submit a non-award SF-50. For the GS-11: You must meet one of the following requirements: 1) Possess a minimum of one-year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service adjudicating background investigations for security clearances; conducts interviews relative to personnel security investigations; AND verifying information entered into a automated security adjudication system, such as NBIS/eAPP or any other personnel vetting system; OR 2) I have successfully completed a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts). For the GS-12: You must possess a minimum of one-year specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service processing requests for security clearances up to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI); directing and coordinating investigations of applicants and employees to ensure security standards are met AND overseeing and determining compliance with personnel security procedures and requirements. No education substitution available at the GS-12 grade level. You MUST meet all qualification requirements, including time-in-grade, by the 04/13/2026 of this announcement. Your resume must support your responses to the application questionnaire and the qualification requirements. Failure to do so may result in an ineligible rating. See the Required Documents section for important notes about what must be included in your resume. After you submit this application, you will receive an e-mail informing you that a USA Hire assessment is required of you. You will have 48 hours from the closing date of this announcement 04/13/2026 to complete the assessment as this assessment is part of your application. Education 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. The following documents are required: You must submit a transcript, which may be unofficial, as long as it contains a full listing of courses, credit earned, grade and grade-point-average, subject area, degree(s) earned, and dates of award. Your transcript must come from a nationally accredited educational institution recognized by the Department of Education. Please do not submit electronic transcripts with documentation security protection. These may prevent our application system from accepting and processing the document. 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. Additional Information Additional selections may be made from this announcement. Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin. Career Transition Programs (CTAP or ICTAP): These programs apply to Federal and/or DOJ employees who meet the definition of surplus or displaced from a position in the competitive service. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: Meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; Be rated well-qualified for the position; (See How You Will be Evaluated section) and Submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. EEO Statement/Policy: The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor. More information can be found here: https://www.justice.gov/jmd/media/1425556/dl?inline. DOJ Reasonable Accommodation Policy: Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. The DOJ Reasonable Accommodation policy can be found here: https://www.justice.gov/jmd/reasonable-accommodation#policy Selective Service: If you were born male, on or after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. Additional information is found at: www.sss.gov. Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs: The Fair Chance Act prohibits Federal agencies from requesting an applicant's criminal history information before the agency makes a conditional offer of employment. If you believe a DOJ employee or Federal contractor acting on its behalf has violated your rights under this Act, you may submit a written complaint within 30 days of the date of the alleged non-compliance directly to the hiring office using the contact information listed in the announcement. Note: In accordance with 5 U.S. Code § 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R § 920.201(b) certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance Act. This position is excluded from the bargaining unit.