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Personnel Security Specialist (Title 32)
Army National Guard Units · Posted 6 days ago
On-site Camp Mabry, TX $63K – $82K Apply by Oct 9, 2026 Security Administration ESTJESTPISFPISTP Trades
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This is an Army National Guard dual status technician position which requires military membership. This position is located at the State's Headquarters in Intelligence and Security Office located in Austin, TX. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a Personnel Security Specialist, responsible for processing personnel security clearances and all tasks related to the adjudication of personnel suitability case files. Texas is one of 9 states with NO state income tax.
What You'll Do
- →As a Personnel Security Specialist (Title 32) with the Texas National Guard, your duties will include, but will not be limited to: As the state's Primary Adjudicator performs suitability adjudications/determinations for the fitness and suitability of civilian employees, contractors and/or applicants for initial and continuing employment retention.
- →Ensures all investigative files are available prior to reviewing and rendering a suitability adjudicative/determination in accordance with suitability guidance and guidelines.
- →Orders any missing investigative files and upon receipt, reviews and analyzes all investigative files for derogatory information.
- →Provides feedback regarding minor derogatory information found in the investigative file.
- →Executes established policies and procedures required for the personnel security program.
- →Implements and executes policies and procedures in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, instructions, and policies.
- →Ensures that sensitive, classified and Privacy Act information is not unnecessarily disclosed and is safeguarded in accordance with regulatory guidance.
- →Receives, reviews, and submits requests for personnel clearances for serviced civilian, contractor, and military personnel.
- →Checks the request for completeness and accuracy and contacts the Unit Security Manager, Supervisor, points of contact at the serviced units, and/or the individual subject of the background/clearance investigation for any questions or corrections that are required.
- →Returns those forms requiring further documentation or correction.
- →Screens personnel, as well as local police records and finance documents for disclosed and undisclosed derogatory information.
- →Questions the subject for clarification on responses that are considered derogatory.
- →Forwards completed form to the appropriate agency for investigation and clearance determination.
- →Coordinates with the Office of Personnel Management and Central Adjudication Facility for updates on the status of the background investigations as required.
Requirements
- ✓Appointment Factor(s): This is an Excepted Service position that requires active membership in a compatible military assignment in the Texas Army National Guard (TXARNG) and wear of the military uniform.
- ✓Areas of Consideration: Nationwide Excepted.
- ✓This includes: All currently employed full-time permanent, indefinite and temporary personnel of the Texas Army National Guard.
- ✓All current members of the Texas National Guard and individuals eligible for membership in the Texas Army National Guard.
- ✓Remarks: Trial period required (see additional information) The Texas National Guard is an Equal Opportunity employer.
- ✓Veterans' preference is not applicable to this position.
- ✓Texas Army National Guard Membership is required.
- ✓Direct deposit is mandatory.
- ✓Military Requirements: For Dual-Status Technician positions service affiliation under Title 32 USC 709 is required.
- ✓Military skill set is determined by AFSC/MOS requirements.
- ✓Upon selection, individuals must be assigned to a compatible military AFSC/MOS in accordance with statutes and National Guard Bureau regulations and must obtain/maintain all requirements of the AFSC/MOS.
- ✓MOS/AFSC: Army MOS 35 or 42 series preferred, AFSC 1N or 3F series preferred.
- ✓Military Grades: Enlisted: E-4/SPC not to exceed E-7/SFC Warrant Officer: W-1/WO1 not to exceed W-2/CW2 Officer: O-1/2LT not to exceed O-3/CPT Other Requirements: For positions requiring the operation of motor vehicles, candidates must have a valid state driver's license for the state in which they live or are principally employed.
- ✓For positions requiring a security clearance (Secret or Top Secret) the applicant must possess or be able to obtain a clearance within one year of appointment.
Benefits
- ★Incentives: Acceptance of a military Federal technician position may result in termination and / or repayment of military incentives.
- ★Please check your contract and contact your servicing Education Services (Incentives) office or the Recruiting/Retention office.
Personality Fit
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