Personnel Security Specialist

Customs and Border Protection Washington, District of Columbia $ 121,785 – $ 158,322

Full-time Closes 23 Oct 2026 · 4 days left

Washington, District of Columbia $ 121,785 – $ 158,322 Full-time Closes 23 Oct 2026

What the job is
You will work for Customs and Border Protection in Washington, District of Columbia. You will be a senior expert in checking if people are safe to hire for government jobs. You will help make sure everyone follows the rules for security clearances.
What you will do
You will look at background checks for employees and contractors. You will solve difficult security problems when information is missing or confusing. You will talk with other government agencies to finish background checks on time. You will check that all paperwork is done correctly. You will go to meetings to explain security rules and decisions.
What you need
You must be a United States citizen. You must have lived in the U.S. for at least three of the last five years. You must pass a background check and a lie detector test. You must be registered for the Selective Service if you are male. You must follow strict honesty and ethics rules.
What you will get
You will get a yearly salary between 121,785 and 158,322 dollars. You will work in a professional office in Washington. You will be part of a team that protects the country.