Personnel Security/Suitability List of Area Personnel Security Representatives Information on this page provides IHS employees and Area Personnel Security Representatives (PSRs) with information on meeting IHS personnel security/suitability requirements. This page also provides detailed information on the process, documentation, and requirements for each type of investigation by risk/sensitivity level. National Agency Check with Inquiries National Agency Check and Inquiries (NACI): which consists of searches of OPM's Security/Suitability Investigations Index (SII); the Defense Clearance and Investigations Index (DCII); the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Identification Division's name and fingerprint files, and other files or indices when necessary. Documentation Application and/or Resume SF 85 - Questionnaire for Non-Sensitive Positions SF 87 - Employee Fingerprint Card or FD 258 – Contractor Fingerprint Card OF 306 - Federal Employment Application, Optional Form (dated 1/01) OF 306, Addendum (For PL 101-630 designated positions) Public Trust Public Trust positions are those positions which require a high degree of integrity with public confidence in the individual occupying the position. Level 5 - (Minimum or High Risk level) Also known as Public Trust Level 5 (MBI or LBI): Positions involving access to or control of unclassified sensitive, proprietary information, or financial records, and those with similar duties through which the incumbent can realize a significant personal gain or cause serious damage to the program or department. Investigation may be required by DHHS for access to HHS computer based systems. Documentation SF 85P + Copy - Questionnaire for Public Trust Positions SF 87 – Employee Fingerprint Card or electronic submission of fingerprints OF 306 - Federal Employment Application, Optional Form (dated 1/01) HHS Credit Release Resume OF 306, Addendum (For PL 101-630 designated positions) Level 6 - (High Risk level) Also known as Public Trust Level 6: Positions having the following duties: law enforcement, investigations, audit, security, policymaking, major program responsibility, access to sensitive, proprietary, or financial information, including access through, and/or control over, automated information systems (computer data systems); or access to data covered by the Privacy Act. Investigation may be required by DHHS for access to specific HHS computer based systems. Documentation SF 85P + Copy (Questionnaire for Public Trust Positions Standard Form) SF 87 – Employee Fingerprint Card or electronic submission of fingerprints OF 306 - Federal Employment Application, Optional Form (dated 1/01) HHS Credit Release Resume OF 306, Addendum (For PL 101-630 designated positions) National Security Investigations National Security positions are those in which the incumbent needs a security clearance for access to classified, national security information. Level 2 - (Confidential or Secret access level) Commonly called Secret: an employee needs a security clearance for access to classified, national security information. This requires a Confidential or Secret access level Investigation/Reinvestigation Requirements Investigation requirements for level 2 positions include the following: Access National Agency Check, Inquiries (ANACI) and Credit: searches of OPM's Security/Suitability Investigations Index (SII); the Defense Clearance and Investigations Index (DCII); the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Identification Division's name and fingerprint files, local law enforcement agency checks, credit checks and other files or indices when necessary Written inquiries and searches of records covering specific areas of a person's background during the past five years. Inquiries are sent to current and past employers, schools attended, references, and local law enforcement authorities Documentation SF 86 + Copy - Questionnaire for National Security Positions SF 87 - Employee Fingerprint Card or FD 258 – Contractor Fingerprint Card or electronic submission of fingerprints HHS 207 - Request for Security Clearance Form OF 306 - Federal Employment Application, Optional Form (dated 1/01) HHS Credit Release SF 312 - Classified Information Nondisclosure Agreement OF 306, Addendum (For PL 101-630 designated positions) Level 3 - (Top Secret access level) Documentation SF 86 + Copy - Questionnaire for National Security Positions SF 87 - Employee Fingerprint Card or FD 258 – Contractor Fingerprint Card or electronic submission of fingerprints HHS 207 - Request for Security Clearance Form OF 306 - Federal Employment Application, Optional Form (dated 1/01) HHS Credit Release SF 312 - Classified Information Nondisclosure Agreement Application/Resume OF 306, Addendum (For PL 101-630 designated positions) Drug Testing Introduction/Policy Executive Order 12564 establishes the goal of a Drug-Free Federal Workplace. The order makes it a condition of employment for all federal employees to refrain from using illegal drugs on or off-duty. For HHS to remain the nation's leader in drug abuse prevention, education, research and treatment, we must take the initiative to deter illegal drug use and to assist in the rehabilitation of drug-using employees. HHS offers assistance to those who need it, while sending a clear message that illegal drug use is incompatible with employment at HHS. HHS has initiated a comprehensive program to achieve the goal of a drug-free workplace. The following HHS positions have been identified as a Testing Designated Positions (TDPs): Positions requiring "Top Secret" security clearance Positions filled by presidential appointment, whether or not confirmed by the Senate Law enforcement positions that involve access to firearms Motor vehicle operator positions in which the incumbent drives passengers as part of the assigned duties Positions that handle or have access to explosives or radiological materials