Tips for Obtaining a Security Clearance

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Tips for Obtaining a Security Clearance Information obtained from Partnership for Public Service and SPP Career Development

What is a Security Clearance? Provides authorization for access to sensitive national security information. Required for federal & private-sector jobs that involve access to classified information. Three levels of security clearances: Confidential (reinvestigation required every 15 years) Secret (reinvestigation required every 10 years) Top Secret (reinvestigation required every 5 years)

The Investigative Process Conducted to determine if a person is able and willing to safeguard classified information, based on his or her loyalty, character, trustworthiness, and reliability (source: Partnership for Public Service) *or in hardcopy * May include polygraph

Electronic Questionnaires for Investigations Processing (e-QIP) https://nbib.opm.gov/e-qip-background-investigations/

Areas of the Investigation Foreign Influence Review of foreign contacts, foreign travel, dual citizenship Foreign languages and international experience can be major assets Criminal Behavior/Drug Use Be knowledgeable of agency-specific policies regarding past drug use. Alcohol Use/Abuse Financial History Review of credit report including repayment of student loans, amount of debt, past bankruptcy

Areas of the Investigation (contd.) Disciplinary Record Viewed to in effort to assess trustworthiness and moral character Mental Health and Physical Health Exams may be required The “Whole Person” Concept and Mitigating Factors Age, recency of behavior, frequency of behavior

Tips for a Smooth Process Review SF-86 Document education/work history for last 7-10 years Keep a record of contact information and addresses of last 7 – 10 years Document all foreign travel and foreign contacts Submit paperwork in timely manner. Ensure packet is complete including properly rolled finger prints, if required. Be sure to have registered for selective service (males).

Tips for a Smooth Process (contd.) Provide any extra records as required (financial records, etc.) Consider an internship or co-op that requires a clearance – possessing a clearance is very marketable Be accurate and honest Follow-up after 30 days if you have not been contacted

Questions?