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
Customs and Border Protection is looking for a Senior Personnel Security Specialist in Washington, District of Columbia. You will work in the Office of Professional Responsibility. You will help make sure that the people who work for the government are safe and trustworthy. This is a very important role for national security.

What you will do
You will check the backgrounds of government workers and contractors. You will look at complicated security cases and decide if there are any risks. You will talk with other agencies to solve security issues. You will also check if the team is following all the rules correctly. You will attend meetings to explain your security decisions.

What you need
You must be a citizen of the United States. You must have lived in the country for at least three of the last five years. You must be able to pass a background check and a polygraph test. You must follow strict ethics rules. You need to live close enough to Washington to travel to work every day. Men born after 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service.

What you will get
You will earn a salary between 121,785 and 158,322 dollars per year. You will be part of a team that protects the country. You will work in a professional environment with clear standards.