Personnel Security Technician

The Personnel Security Technician adjudicates personnel suitability background investigations and reinvestigations for career and non-career employees, contractors, and vendors in support of US Postal Service Security Clearance Operations. This role is based at the Security Investigations Service Center, 225 N Humphreys Blvd, 4th Floor, Memphis, TN 38161.

• Knowledge of personnel suitability investigation regulations and operating guidelines to determine suitability for employment, investigative requirements, and FOIA/Privacy Act procedures.
• Applicant must submit to a Background Investigation (BI) or Tier 4 investigation, requiring completion of a questionnaire and fingerprinting for a criminal records check (may include a drug test). Successful applicants must meet and maintain this level of background investigation; upgrades to Top Secret security clearances may be required.
• Ability to understand and follow established policies and procedures sufficient to process and evaluate investigative inquiries; and conduct detailed reviews of reports from external agencies and vendors for accuracy and completeness.
• Ability to navigate various databases, extract sensitive information, and perform investigative checks.
• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively to interact positively with co-workers and customers, exercising courtesy, discretion, and appropriate handling of sensitive or confidential employee information.
• Ability to exercise proper discretion regarding the integrity and security of confidential and sensitive information, records, and files.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Work Duties and Tasks (Included, but not limited to):

• Adjudicates personnel suitability background investigations for employees, contractors, and vendors in adherence with applicable policies, contracts, and adjudicative procedures. Ensures all relevant suitability questions have been resolved, all pertinent material and rating factors have been considered, all pertinent laws, rules and regulations have been followed, and appropriate actions have been taken or recommended, including the final adjudicative determination.
• Prepares and coordinates requests for additional investigation when suitability/security issues are not sufficiently resolved. In cases of potential adverse action, prepares written summary of reasons to afford the applicant or employee an opportunity to respond. Ensures case files, electronic files, and records are properly maintained and secured according to established procedures.
• Reviews and evaluates background investigation reports to determine compliance with postal policies, procedures, and federal investigative standards. Contacts appropriate sources (internal and external) to obtain additional information as necessary.
• Works collaboratively in a cross-functional environment, interacting with internal and external customers and information providers.
• Accesses various databases and computer systems (including federal agency databases) to request, extract, and/or input confidential/sensitive information and initiate investigative checks.
• Tracks and monitors all assigned background investigation requests and provides periodic status updates to supervisor.
• Answers inquiries verbally and in writing from requestors and management concerning completed and open background investigations.

Required Education and Work Experience

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university; or demonstrated relevant work experience as required by the assigned project or initiative.

Required Security Clearance

• Background Investigation (BI) or Tier 4 Investigation

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