PSI is a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) that engages industry recognized professionals worldwide to provide comprehensive security solutions and personnel security expertise to the U.S. Government. PSI integrates a broad spectrum of security disciplines including: physical, technical, personnel, operational, communications, and cyber. PSI is an industry leader in threat and vulnerability assessments to ensure compliance of safeguards and security requirements of critical infrastructures and assisting customers manage their risk to strengthen their security posture. 

PSI has employees at national client sites supported by our Knoxville, TN corporate location. PSI is led by security services experts with decades of experience in physical and personnel security, security assessment and management, and security program design and implementation. Our HQ team and field employees have backgrounds in guard force operations, law-enforcement, military service, federal executive-level positions, and private industry. 

With our stable financial posture and strategic plan, PSI is expanding and always looking to enhance its staff with professional, talented individuals. If you are interested in applying to any open positions please apply here:

https://protectionsi.com/careers/

Industry: Security and Investigations
Company Size: 201-500 employees

Protection Strategies Incorporated

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**Join Our Team as a HHS - Personnel Security Specialist! **

**Who We Are: **

At Protection Strategies, Inc. (PSI), a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, we engage with industry professionals to provide top-tier security solutions and personnel security expertise for the U.S. Government. Our mission is to safeguard our clients' interests with integrity and innovation, reshaping the landscape of security.

**Why PSI?: **

Become part of a dedicated team that values people first and believes in making a meaningful impact. We offer cutting-edge solutions that promote safety and protect critical infrastructure. Your hard work will be recognized in our mission-driven culture.

Apply now** to join PSI and help shape a safer future!

**What We Offer: **

- **Comprehensive Benefits **: Medical, Dental, Vision, Telemedicine

- **Financial Support: **401(K) Retirement Plan, Tuition Assistance, Disability Products

- **Wellness Programs: ** Employee Assistance, GoodRx, Commuter Benefits

- **Flexible Spending Accounts: ** HSA + HRA

**Position Overview: **

Personnel Security Specialist reviews investigation request documentation for accuracy and completeness and processes e-QIP packets for federal and contractor employees. They initiate the paperwork for background investigations, review the information submitted by the applicants, corresponds with the applicants for clarifying information, responsible for data entry requirements associated with each record, making case files, forwarding cases for processing, and submits the e-QIP packet to be reviewed and forwarded to OPM.

**Key Responsibilities: **

- Review applicant completed eQIP forms and other related and necessary forms for the initiation of background investigations.

- Assist applicants with corrective action concerning completion/submission of personnel security documents.

- Assist customers with eQIP submissions, perform applicable entries into the Office of Security and Strategic Information (OSSI) personnel security database, schedule fingerprint appointments if required, other clerical duties as required.

- Track personnel security documents to ensure accurate processing.

- Mail documents and perform basic customer service administrative functions when applicable.

**Qualifications: **

- Associate degree or equivalent experience

- Two (2) years of experience processing and reviewing eQIP applications and providing customer service in a government personnel security office environment.

- Experience with initiating SF-85s and/or SF-86s through eQIP system

- Knowledgeable of OPM processing and requirements for submission of eQIP

- Proficient in Microsoft applications

**EEO Statement: **

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status. Employment offers will be contingent on passing a pre-employment drug screen.

**Ready to Make a Difference? **

Apply now to join PSI and help shape a safer future!

Personnel Security Specialist

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