Title: Personnel Security Specialist
Location: Memphis, TN
Security Clearance: Moderate Background Investigation (MBI)
Schedule: Due to the nature of law enforcement work and operation, position may require occasional support outside of core working hours, as well as intermittent weekend support, mission dependent.
Division: Personnel Security
Level: ISA I-B
About KACE:
KACE delivers technology-enabled mission services that advance public health, public safety and national security, combining our large-scale operational capabilities with advanced technologies and data insights to meet the government’s most complex challenges.
At KACE, purpose and service are at the heart of everything we do, and every role plays a part in the mission. Our employees bring a wide range of skills, experiences and perspectives to the critical government operations we support, making a measurable impact every day. This is purpose-driven work, and we are committed to delivering a workforce that is mission-focused, accountable, and dedicated to advancing the nation’s safety, security and performance.
We’re proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work! This is an honor that reflects the voices of our employees and the culture we’ve built together. This certification recognizes our commitment to creating an inclusive, supportive, and engaging workplace where employees feel valued, heard, and empowered. At KACE, being a Great Place to Work means we prioritize professional growth, celebrate achievements, encourage collaboration, and foster an environment where innovation thrives.
The KACE Way is our commitment to our employees, to our customers, and to our communities. Join KACE and make a difference!
Job Summary:
The Personnel Security Specialist will process and adjudicate personnel suitability background investigations and reinvestigations for career and non-career employees, contractors and vendors.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
- 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 to make a determination. In cases of potential adverse action, prepares written summary of reasons to afford the applicant or employee an opportunity to respond.
- Ensures that case files, electronic files and records are properly maintained and secured in accordance with 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. Interacts 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 provide periodic status updates to supervisor.
- Answers inquiries verbally and in writing from requestors and management concerning completed and open background investigations.
- Able to read and understand Statement of Works (SOW’s), as well as, Review personnel security forms, such as SF-85, SF-85PS and SF86, for inconsistencies or omissions.
- Strong computer skills and proficiency in MS Office and Microsoft products
Minimum Qualifications & Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university; or demonstrated relevant work experience as required by assigned project or initiative
- 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. This investigation requires, among other things, completion of a questionnaire and fingerprinting for a criminal records check. The investigation may require a drug test. The successful applicant will be required to meet and maintain the requirements of this level of background investigation while holding this position. 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 in 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
Clearance:
Applicants selected may be subject to a government background investigation and may be required to meet the following conditions of employment.
Security Requirements/Background Investigation Requirements:
- Must be a U.S Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident.
- Favorable credit check for all cleared positions
- Successfully passing a background investigation including drug screening.
Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:
- Standing/Walking/Mobility: Must have mobility to attend meetings with other managers and employees. Standing for prolonged and extended periods of time.
- Climbing/Stooping/Kneeling: 0% - 10% of the time.
- Lifting/Pulling/Pushing: 0% - 10% of the time.
- Fingering/Grasping/Feeling: Must be able to write, type and use a telephone system 100% of the time.
- Sitting: Sitting for prolonged and extended periods of time.
This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may revise duties as necessary without updating this job description.
For more information about the company please visit our website at www.kacecompany.com
KACE is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
KACE complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities.
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to recruiting@kacecompany.com.
