Personnel Security Officer

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT
Work is performed in an office environment, and involves everyday risks or discomforts, requiring normal safety precautions when performing the work. Work requires frequent walking, standing, bending, and carrying items up to 25 pounds, as well as regular use of typical office equipment, software programs, and methods of communication such as a computer, email, telephone, photocopier, and fax machine. Work may require flexible hours or changes in schedule, including late night hours. Regular, predictable and punctual attendance are required for performance of duties. Work also requires physical presence in the office, except as otherwise required by the Office of the Secretary of the Senate.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Work requires a High School Diploma or G.E.D; college degree preferred. In addition, applicant should have 2 to 5 years of experience handling personnel security information the following knowledge, skills and abilities:

Demonstrated knowledge of security requirements and practices for safeguarding sensitive information.

Knowledge of the Senate as an institution.

Demonstrated knowledge of current events pertinent to personnel security.

Demonstrated ability to use computer and relevant computer software programs and electronic searches.

Ability to work with multiple databases simultaneously.

Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive and classified information.

Ability to use tact and diplomacy when dealing with others and provide good customer service.

Ability to work across functional, organizational and agency lines.

Ability to collect information from various sources and determine its relevance to the Senate environment.

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to present relevant material to members of the Senate community as needed.

Ability to process, sort, file and destroy documents, forms and records.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
United States citizenship required.
Active Top Secret security clearance preferred.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance with SCI and RD access within 90 days of hire.