Can my employer see my security clearance?
The individual that initiated your clearance must review it and typically you will sign an acknowledgment that it will be reviewed. That individual (usually an FSO) is not permitted to share that information with anybody including the company management team or HR team.
Is security clearance confidential?
There are four main types of security clearances for national security positions. These are confidential, secret, top secret and sensitive compartmented information. This type of security clearance provides access to information that may cause damage to national security if disclosed without authorization.
What type of clearance is confidential?
CONFIDENTIAL: This refers to material, which, if improperly disclosed, could be reasonably expected to cause some measurable damage to national security. The vast majority of military personnel are given this very basic level of clearance. This level needs to be reinvestigated every fifteen (15) years.
Can you disclose security clearance?
You can disclose your level of clearance. You can mention you went through background investigations to get that clearance. You can mention you had a polygraph test and the dates you had it. You can disclose what type of projects you worked on BUT NOT mentioning any project names and other classified information.
What happens to my security clearance when I leave my job?
Once you leave the position your clearance is for it remains current for two years unless you move to another position that requires that clearance level. After two years, you clearance becomes inactive and you’ll be required to go through another vetting process.
Is SF-86 private?
The short answer is no – your references won’t see any portion of the SF-86. You should rest assured that the information you provide on your SF-86 is meant to remain private.
How do you get a confidential security clearance?
The updated investigation tiers are Public Trust, Secret, and Top Secret. To obtain a security clearance you must be sponsored by a government agency for a position which requires access to classified information. You must be a U.S. citizen to obtain a security clearance.
How long does it take to get a confidential security clearance?
In general, expect a CONFIDENTIAL or SECRET clearance to take between 1 and 3 months. A TOP SECRET will probably take between 4 and 8 months. However, some individuals have been waiting for the results of their TOP SECRET investigation for more than one year.
What does security clearance check?
Credit and criminal history checks will be conducted on all applicants. For a Top Secret security clearance, the background investigation includes additional record checks which can verify citizenship for the applicant and family members, verification of birth, education, employment history, and military history.
Who can I tell about my security clearance?
To determine the current status of your security clearance, please contact the agency’s personnel security office that granted your clearance. If you are a contract employee, your company’s facility security officer may also be able to assist you.
What happens during a security clearance?
How much is a security clearance worth in salary?
Based on survey data, on average, a security clearance generates 10-20\% salary premium with higher clearances commanding the largest increases.
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