Security Specialist Personnel

At Janicki Industries, we turn complex ideas into real-world solutions through advanced engineering and manufacturing. Our teams design and build innovative structures, tooling, and systems that support industries including aerospace, space, defense, marine, and architecture. Across every role, from engineers and technicians to operations and support teams, our people help solve challenging problems, push the limits of design and manufacturing, and create solutions that make a lasting impact.

• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance.
• U.S. citizenship is required; no dual citizens are eligible.
• This position is located on-site in both our Hamilton and Sedro Woolley sites.

The Person nel Security Specialist’s primary responsibility is performing multiple, moderately complex duties in connection with supporting the Personnel Security (PERSEC) program. This includes assisting employees with obtaining their initial Department of War (DoW) security clearance and follow‑on program access requirements, and supporting the Security Department with the day‑to‑day interpretation, implementation, enforcement and execution of the National Industrial Security Program (32 CFR Part 117) and DoDM 5205.7 to ensure compliance with applicable laws, directives and regulations.

The role involves a variety of tasks, including clerical, organizational, and customer service duties.

• Review security clearance applications for accuracy, completeness and submission via e‑QIP, providing guidance and instruction to employees as necessary to ensure proper completion.
• Initiate and track security clearance investigations, report adverse information or incident reports, and initiate visit certification requests.
• Maintain security documentation and files in accordance with applicable requirements.
• Conduct security violation inquiries and investigations to assure potential compromises are thoroughly evaluated and reported, as required.
• Communicate with Government agencies continually to obtain approvals and maintain compliance with applicable regulations.
• Execute security requirements consistent with the program’s DD Form 254 and Security Classification Guide policies and procedures.
• Process incoming Program Access Requests (PAR) and associated documentation across numerous special access programs.
• Assist with the development, implementation and oversight of the security education program.
• Conduct security indoctrination briefings, debriefings, annual refresher briefings, and all other briefings as required.
• Conduct and participate in inspections (internal and external) and implement necessary corrective actions when deficiencies are found.
• Ensure compliance with security measures and controls for secured spaces.
• Monitor and maintain the Visitor Control Program.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. citizenship required). Janicki will assist with gaining this access once employed. Special Access Program or other Government Access Requirements are mandatory for this position and require a candidate to agree to enter a Continuous Evaluation program.

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, with emphasis in Excel.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• The ability to receive and maintain a DoW Secret Clearance and obtain SAP acceptance.
• Must meet additional eligibility requirements for accessing classified information as required.

• Previous Security Specialist experience, particularly in processing and administering personnel security clearances.
• Current DoD Secret clearance with T3 investigation within the last 5 years.
• 1–3 years of previous CPSO or Industrial Security Specialist experience, including basic knowledge of e‑QIP (e‑APP), DISS, SWFT, NISS and SIMS.
• Familiarity with NISPOM, DoDM 5205.07 Volumes 1‑4, DCID and applicable directives.
• Bachelor’s degree or CDSE Professional Certifications.
• Proficient in Spanish (speaking, reading, writing).

Salary range for this role is between $80,000…