Jaiyen Franklin
Personnel Security Specialist
Fredericksburg,VA
Summary
Full-performance adjudicator with 5 years of experience managing investigations, PERSEC assignments, and providing guidance and instruction to non-performance adjudicators regarding on-the-job knowledge and interpretation of SEAD-4 guidelines. Leads, maintains, and improves divisional physical security in accordance with DCSA and DoD policies in place. Provides technical assistance to division leadership regarding emergency training. Prepares and presents training to the division for optimal operational efficiency of the branch, which includes senior management and lower-grade adjudicators.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Personnel Security Specialist
Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency | Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility
8 2019 - Current
- National Security 2019-present: Reviews, evaluates, and resolves routine adjudicative actions
- Determines or makes a recommendation whether the granting, denial, or revocation of a clearance is in the best interest of national security
- Uses the 'whole person' concept when making such recommendations
- Under HSPD-12, the incumbent reviews security-related information and makes a recommendation on whether an individual is eligible for access to DoD-controlled facilities and information systems
- Applying the Security Executive Agent Directive 4 (13) guidelines to determine suitability, stability, trustworthiness, reliability, discretion, character, honesty, and judgement
- Expert at applying these guidelines, whether granting or denying or revoking eligibility to Tier five, Tier three, Tier five R, Tier three R, SSBI, SSBI-PR, PPR, NACLC, and ANACI
- Additional expertise on the following documentation and job duties is being able to write and make security determinations from NCIS, AIRR, ACRD, and FBI polygraphs
- My job is to comply with adjudicative and continuous evaluation incident report guidance when working on 5200 (MIL/CIV) and 5220 (industry)
- Expertise in sending Supplemental Information Requests and for derogatory information for the following job profiles: military, civilian, contractor, and SCI-eligible subjects
- Determines the sufficiency of personnel security investigations
- Resolves situations complicated by discrepant or insufficient data, evidence, or testimony by initiating requests for (any of the following): additional investigations, drug, or alcohol evaluations, medical or psychological evaluations, credit reports, military records, and/or subject interviews
- Document all personnel security determinations or recommendations in the relevant automated information systems
- Uses computer software, such as analysis tools, to research and facilitate work
- Keeps abreast of emerging technologies and professional developments to remain current in the field and for application to work assignments
- Foreign screening and disclosure: Experience with foreign screening and vetting started in April 2020
- My duties include adjudicating foreign contacts, bank accounts, prior foreign military experience, family member military experience, being from a high-interest country, and reviewing files that are in the SAFE within the SCIF at my job site
- Indicators I use to vet subjects' foreign connections are mental instability, connections to terrorists or conspiracy groups, foreign governments, unreported foreign travel, romantic interests with foreign connections, visiting or attending foreign embassies, involvement in criminal activity, misuse of information technology, discrepancies in foreign information, and deviant behavior
- These indicators, along with the SEAD 4 guidelines, provide me with the appropriate tools to give me 100% confidence in my ability to appropriately adjudicate and vet foreign screening; not every subject from a high-interest country (HIC) is a threat, and friendly country connections can also be a threat
- My experience with databases started in April 2020 as well
- I am an expert at processing and working with DCII military files, court disposition documents, and FBI files
- Having the ability to process information for MIL/CIV 5200 and Industry 5220 has given me the expertise to work on any type of case that revolves around intelligence, counterintelligence, and terrorism
- Knowing the specific nuances for each profile for 4 years has been a strength of mine.
- Streamlined security clearance procedures for increased efficiency and faster processing times.
- Acted as deterrent to prevent criminal actions, vandalism and misconduct to allow business to conduct operations in safe environment.
Customer Experience Supervisor (Firearms)
Army and Air Force Exchange Service
04.2018 - 08.2019
- My duties are to strictly abide by state laws, federal laws, and published ordinances, which require me to verify age requirements to complete a Federal Firearm Transaction Record (Form 4473) for purchasing firearms and ammunition
- The document plays an essential role in recording the results of the National Instant Background Check (NICS) system
- Leading six men in training, firearm knowledge, and specific sales tactics to the military, law enforcement, and retirees
- Interviewing new hires, processing onboarding, and setting up SF85s for my employees
- Experience in reviewing security documents for accuracy and completeness and contacting originators to resolve deficiencies or discrepancies
- Experience in utilizing databases to provide reports to higher-level supervisors
- Experience in providing technical assistance on administrative procedures and program requirements in accordance with state and federal laws
- Working knowledge of the OPM e-QIP system and the National Instant Background Check system
- Knowledge of policy concepts and practices in conducting security background checks to perform technical and administrative duties
- Ability to analyze data utilizing a variety of security program policies, concepts, procedures, and practices to conduct federal firearm transactions.
Education
B.A. Sociology and Criminal Justice -
1700 East Cold Spring Lane
Baltimore, MD05.2017
Skills
Ability to apply highly technical knowledge to solving complex problems and apply law, regulation, and policy
Ability to apply highly technical knowledge in solving complex problems and apply law, regulation, policy, and procedures to the personnel security program
Solid command of the English language with strong written and verbal skills
I am fully knowledgeable of DoD and IC regulations governing personnel security
Excellent interpersonal skills be a self-starter and possess the ability to work independently in a fast-paced team environment
Ability to exercise the utmost discretion in the handling of personally identifiable information (PII)
Strong multi-tasking skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume setting
Strong working knowledge of DoD and various IC clearance processing procedures
Experience adjudicating various levels of background investigations and rendering suitability, fitness, and clearance eligibility decisions
Knowledge and skill in the application and training of one or more adjudicative guidelines
Written Communication
First Aid Certified
Certification
Active Top Secret SCI Security Clearance October 2020-present
Digitally Signed Date
04/30/2024 07:14:04 -04'00'
Digitally Signed By
FRANKLIN.JAIYEN.A.1545085786
Timeline
Customer Experience Supervisor (Firearms)
Army and Air Force Exchange Service
04.2018 - 08.2019
Personnel Security Specialist
Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency | Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility
8 2019 - Current
B.A. Sociology and Criminal Justice -
1700 East Cold Spring Lane