The Personnel Security Branch is responsible for making final determinations regarding an employee’s suitability to occupy a sensitive position and/or eligibility for access to classified national security information.

Goals in Pursuit of the PSB Mission:
The following core goals best articulate the road map for PDSD’s personnel security mission in FY07:

Goal #1: Publish a Departmental Regulation and Manual (DR/DM) on Personnel Security.

Goal #2: Modernize the Personnel Security Database.

Goal #3: Provide guidance and support to agencies concerning Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD) 12 implementation for Personal Identity Verification (PIV) Phase I, and PIV Phase II.

Goal #4: Strive to meet adjudication and case processing timeliness goals as established by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).

Goal #5: Conduct onsite audit and technical assistance visit to USDA Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO).

Goal #6: Implement the imaging of security and investigative files.

Goal: #7: Maintain consistent customer service throughout all program areas within PDSD.