Robin Farmer

Personnel Security Specialist

PO Box 3481 - Laurel, MD 20709

acdjad@r.postjobfree.com - 240-***-****

For 20+ years, I have worked in the personnel security field. I have reviewed and analyzed all categories

of Personnel Security Investigations in order to make a collateral or SCI access eligibility determinations. I

possess in-depth knowledge of personnel adjudicative standards and all the thought processes that establish

a nexus between behavior and security risk.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Lead/Personnel Security Specialist

TekPro - February 2014 to Present

As a Contractor, Personnel Security Specialist for the Department of Justice/Executive Office for Immigration

Review (EOIR, determines the suitability of individuals for entry and retention in sensitive and non-sensitive

positions under 5 Code Federal regulations 731. Assesses the loyalty, reliability, suitability and trustworthiness

of applicants for Federal and/or contractor positions.

I have extensive knowledge of the investigative scope, techniques and procedures of various types of

investigations conducted by the DIS, OPM, FBI, DOJ, State Department and AFOSI.

Schedules the background investigations with the Office of Personnel Management. Reviews, evaluates and

adjudicates reports of investigation, personnel files, and other records to determine whether to grant, deny,

revoke, suspend or restrict building access consistent with suitability guidelines.

Receives, reviews and track requests for security investigations; reviewing cases for necessary forms,

derogatory, missing or inconsistent information; and providing recommendations for the adjudication of security

clearances.

Verify the appropriate level of background investigation being requested, and ensures all documents required

for suitability processing have been completed and included in the individual file(s). Receives telephone

calls and greets visitors to the office. Prepares, submits, monitors, and updates computer tracking system

concerning appropriate case material. Serves as a source of reference and guidance for staff members

regarding the monitoring and maintenance of case-material.

Participation in the development of policies, guidelines, procedures and emerging personnel security

requirements.

Review/analyze the Pre-Screen Questionnaire for derogatory information that adversely reflects individual's

loyalty or character.

Conduct and interpret Joint Personnel Adjudicative System (JPAS), Justice Security Tracking and Adjudication

Records System (JSTARS), PIPS and the Defense Central Investigative Index (DCII) inquiries. Perform data

entry into the JSTARS database system.

Interprets applicable regulations and procedures concerning personnel security. Assign work to subordinates

based on priorities, selective consideration of the difficulty, the requirements of the assignment, and the

capability of employees. Evaluate performance of subordinates. Provides advice, counsel, or instruction to

employees on both performance and administrative matters.

Responsible for obtaining, tracking, verifying, and monitoring background clearances required to authorize

issuance of Personal Identity Verification (PIV)- compliant identity credentials pursuant to Homeland

Security Presidential Directive HSPD-12. Ensures that background checks are initiated for all employees

and contractors in conformance with established regulations and timeframes and that personnel security

documentation is completed for each employee or contractor.

Track the status of outstanding investigations and is responsible for coordinating the review and close-out

activities for each investigation received from OPM.

Personnel Security Specialist

VIP - Alexandria, VA - January 2013 to May 2013

Served as a Personnel Security Specialist for the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Professional Staff Clearance

Unit, Team 3. Reviewed security forms to identify the presence or absence of derogatory information, evaluated

the impact of various kinds of derogatory information on the granting or denying of security clearances and

federal employment eligibility, and making Entrance on Duty determinations for applicants.

Assured the loyalty, reliability, suitability and trustworthiness of applicants, who work with, will work with, or

have access to sensitive or classified information and materials. Conducted pre-employment records checks,

and other investigative functions required to determine the suitability of individuals applying for a National

Security position.

Reviewed the Tri-Bureau Credit Report generated by the three major agencies: Experian, Equifax and Trans

Union to determine the applicant’s financial standing and identify any credit issues they may have.

Evaluated the applicant’s background using security and suitability standards. Recorded all derogatory

information in the Clearance Processing System, and when necessary, submitted unfavorable adjudication to

Management for approval.

Directed additional investigative coverage. Provided input and maintained information in investigations

databases. Upon completion, notified HR of the status. The case was then finalized in the Sentinel System,

and approved through the Bureau Personnel Management System.

Daily use of PIPS, JPAS, DCII and various in-house systems classified and unclassified systems.

Program Manager

Six3 Systems - McLean, VA - September 2012 to November 2012

Provided support services for the Department of the Navy, Personnel Security Appeals Board (PSAB).

Provided administrative oversight and leadership for all employees assigned to the project, ensuring sufficient

performance feedback was provided to all employees to sustain high-performance, and to ensure employees

possessed the necessary skills to perform their project responsibilities to company and client standards.

Knowledge of and experience in personnel security and federal government (DSS or OPM) personnel security

procedures and practices. Maintained effective and efficient working relationships with the customer, interfaced

daily with Government Managers. Managed the delivery of all project documents.

Prepared correspondence to notify the command of the final decision to revoke, deny, grant or reinstate their

security clearance, and responded to congressional. Maintained database comprised of all PSAB actions and

compiled a monthly statistical report.

Personnel Security Specialist

Six3Systems - McLean, VA - October 2011 to September 2012

Contractor, for the Executive Office of the President, Office of Administration, Personnel Security Division.

Adjudicated investigative reports or other security-related information; interpreting and applying suitability

factors and adjudicative guidelines, making recommendations effecting final suitability and security clearance

eligibility. Evaluated the validity, veracity and pertinence of the datain the case to determine whether additional

information or investigations were required prior to making a decision.

Determined the suitability and security eligibility of individuals for entry and retention, and made security

clearance determinations for employees and other persons for access to national security information, the

White House complex, IT systems and/or government issued assets. Prepared comprehensive and concise

adjudicative summaries related to designated security requirements.

Reviewed and evaluated investigations, personnel files and other records to determine whether to grant,

deny, revoke, suspend or restrict security clearances consistent with the interests of national security.Entered

information into the EPIC system.

Comprehensive knowledge of theories, techniques, and practices in the field of personnel security and the

ability to effectively apply such principles and techniques to a wide variety of problems and situations, and

sufficient knowledge to evaluate the most serious derogatory personnel security cases.

Identified recurring problems and kept Team Lead and/or management abreast of systemic deficiencies.

As Site Lead, compiled weekly reports, certified time and attendance for an administrative specialist.

Lead Personnel Security Specialist

Barling Bay LLC - Arlington, VA - August 2008 to July 2011

Performed Personnel Security Adjudication Services for the Department of Justice, Security and Emergency

Planning Staff. Reviewed and evaluated Report of Investigations, preliminary checks and collateral information

to determine if employees and applicants applying for sensitive positions met security standards as established

by Executive Orders, DOJ Orders, Federal Personnel Security Regulations and Adjudicative Guidelines.

Reviewed case files to determine what additional security processing, if any, needed to be performed.

Reviewed the results of all security processing to glean necessary facts and data relevant to render a

final recommendation. Conducted discussions with the senior staff or managers to resolve information

discrepancies or gaps. Analyzed information and showed a nexus Protected information and data acquired

during the preparation of the analysis from unauthorized release.

Reviewed and analyzed all categories of Personnel Security Investigations NACLAC, and SSBI/PR in order

to make a collateral eligibility determination. Evaluated disqualifying information contained in the case by

weighing evidence, reviewing testimony and applying established adjudicative guidelines and personnel

security standards.

Determined the adequacy and completeness of investigations and evaluated the authenticity, veracity,and

pertinence of the data presented for the adjudication process. Prepared correspondence relating to questions,

problems, or issues involving security clearances.

Oversaw a team of four which was comprised of one senior adjudicator, one mid level, and two data

technicians. Certified time and attendance reports. Prepared a weekly statistical report on the investigative

process. Resolved simple, informal complaints of employees and referred others, such as disciplinary matters

to the supervisor. Informed employees of available employee benefits, services and work-related activities.

Informed the supervisor of performance management issues/problems and recommended/requests related

actions, such as: reviews, performance appraisals, awards and recognition.

Retrieved data from cases from Justice Security Tracking and Adjudication Records System

(JSTARS).

Personnel Security Specialist

ManTech International Corporation - Falls Church, VA - June 2007 to August 2008

Served as a Personnel Security Specialist (Contractor) for the Environmental Protection Agency

Headquarters, Personnel Security Division. Requested information to clarify questionable or discrepant

information. Reviewed, evaluated, and adjudicated personnel security investigations

conducted by the Office of Personnel Management, Federal Bureau of Investigations, Defense

agencies and other investigative agencies.

Reviewed and evaluated investigations to determine suitability for employment or eligibility for a security

clearance in accordance with applicable regulations, Executive Orders and guidelines.

Prepared summaries of derogatory and mitigating information contained in the investigative reports.

Prepared Letter of Interrogatory to resolve suitability/security concerns. Ensured that approved

security standards, criteria, methods and techniques were implemented in the conduct of investigations.

Conducted complex and comprehensive suitability investigations.

Updated information into the Office of Administration Services Information System. Provided

identity-proofing and registration services for Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12

enrollment requirements for all applicable EPA employees and contractors.

Facility Security Officer

Ex Nihilo Management, LLC - Washington, DC - November 2006 to February 2008

Certified security clearances and ensured required indoctrination and debriefings were conducted. Validated

security clearances, maintained lock and key records, arranged visit authorizations for employees and others

to gain access to restricted areas. Developed security policies and performed additional duties as required

of this position. Established initial and annual refresher training specific to an open storage area designated

for indoctrinated employees.

Monitored and conducted security briefings and security education programs. Maintained liaison with outside

agencies and kept management informed of all security activities. Verified clearance information in JPAS and

entered debriefing and separation information into same.

Personnel Security Specialist

Department of Homeland Security - Arlington, VA - November 2004 to August 2006

Made suitability determinations for the Department of Homeland Security, Transportation Security

Administration (TSA), on airport screener, non-screeners, Federal Security Directors, Assistant Federal

Security Directors and Federal Security Staff personnel affiliated with the TSA.

Identified and resolved any deficiencies, discrepancies or derogatory information contained in the documents.

Made necessary inquiries to clarify missing or conflicting information.

Performed NCIC, KROLL, CITS and eQIP checks. Requested files from the Office of Personnel Management.

Updated information into the BITS.

Personnel Security Specialist

Department of Defense (AFCAF) - Washington, DC - December 1989 to October 2004

Adjudicated requests for security clearances for the Department of the Air Force (DAF), all active duty, Air

National Guard and Air Force Reserve military, civilian and contractor personnel actively affiliated with the

DAF.

Performed in-depth analysis and evaluations of Personnel Security Investigations, security clearance

suspensions, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) access suspensions or other data concerning

serious derogatory or extremely sensitive information impacting on initial and continuing clearance/access

eligibility.

Thorough knowledge of Executive Orders 10450 and 12968, directives, instructions (AFI-31-501) and

guidelines promulgated by the Executive Branch, Director of Central Intelligence, Department of Defense

(DOD) regulation 5200.2R, and Air Force directives governing the personnel security program.

Prepared comprehensive written reports of the issues, recommending the award, denial or revocation

of security clearance eligibility/SCI access and provided the rationale to support the recommendation.

Recommendation was based on DOD guidelines, regulatory guidance and common sense.

Composed letters of intent, statement of reason for final revocation/denial for signature of higher authority.

Reviewed and analyzed rebuttals and appeals of adverse actions.

Adjudicated cases in accordance with DOD Directive 5210.55 for the Presidential Support Program, which

involved the nomination, selection, and continued evaluation of personnel assigned to or utilized in Presidential

Support activities.

Reviewed and adjudicated completed Single Scope Background Investigations (SSBI), Periodic

Reinvestigation (PR), National Agency Check with Local Agency Checks and Credit Check (NACLC), Access

National Agency Checks with Inquiries (ANACI), Special Investigative Inquiry (SII), for correct scope and made

security clearance determinations. Other records reviewed consisted of civil and criminal court records, law

enforcement records, court transcripts of proceedings and testimonies, medical and psychiatric/psychological

reports, bankruptcy court records/orders and judgment records, personal statement of individual’s defense or

clarification, and other witness/reference statements.

Logically and objectively evaluated facts and related information to arrive at sound decisions

regarding eligibility for security clearances and SCI access.

Maintained liaison with Security Forces, Major Command Special Security Officers, commanders, investigative

personnel, consultants, appeal authorities or other personnel, or investigative agencies to insure all pertinent

information is obtained and the individual is afforded due process.

Recorded all final clearance and SCI access determinations in the Joint Personnel Adjudication System,

Sentinel Key system and the Adjudication Management System.

EDUCATION

Diploma

Calvin Coolidge Senior High School - Washington, DC

June 1976

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Professional Certifications

DIVS, 2013

Security and Suitability Adjudicative Guidelines Course, 2013

Dale Carnegie Business Improvement Seminar, 2009

Security Conference, 2007

Essentials of Industrial Security Management, 2007

Suitability Adjudication, 2007

NCIC, 2004

Advanced Adjudicator Seminar, 2003

Advanced Adjudicator Seminar, 2000

Counter Intelligence/Counter Espionage

Privacy Act/FOIA procedures, 1998

Ancillary training, 1998, 1997

Advanced Personnel Security Adjudication, 1997

Credibility Assessment, 1997

Reading Dynamics, 1997

Personnel Security Management, 1996

Team Building, 1996

EO Awareness & Sensitivity Training, 1995

HIV/AIDS Training, 1995

Intro to AIOS, 1994

Basic Personnel Security Adjudication, 1993

Reading Improvement, 1991

Personnel Security Seminar, 1990

SCI Management Course, 1990

Oct 94 – Sep 96 - Air Force Outstanding Unit Award.

Aug 95-Vice President Gore’s Hammer Award. This was for streamlining adjudicative processes to minimized

documentation of derogatory information in order to decrease security investigation

processing time from months to just days.

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