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Only jobs that require a candidate to access classified information and secure facilities require a clearance. However, all federal positions require something called a suitability determination. This is a background investigation that helps the government decide if you are suitable for federal employment.
Specialized Job Boards: Websites like CyberSecJobs, InfoSec Jobs, and SecurityJobs are tailored for cybersecurity roles and often list positions that do not require clearances. Professional Associations: Join organizations such as (ISC)2, ISACA, or the Information Systems Security Association (ISSA).
Many federal agencies require that you have a security clearance, particularly those whose mission is national security. Think CIA, FBI, the State Department and the Defense Intelligence Agency, to name a few.
Generally, security clearance are the same for military and civilians. The Department of Energy uses a somewhat different system with L and Q being the designations. The Q clearance is the highest and is considered above Top Secret.
In addition to federal agencies, those working for private organizations that have contracts with the government require a security clearance. Employees of companies, non-profit organizations, think tanks, and research organizations with federal contracts or grants may need to undergo this background investigation.
Our process Receive a conditional offer of employment. Complete Standard Form 86 (SF-86) ... Take a polygraph. Get a psychological or medical evaluation. Perform credit check and National Agency Check (NAC) ... Conduct background investigation. Adjudicate and final job offer.
Individuals to whom these regulations apply must use Form DS-1887, Foreign Contact Report (available on MyData), to report all contacts for which reports are required. If the official duty station is a U.S. mission or post abroad, the report must be submitted to either the RSO or PSO.
Before filing a complaint under the ICWPA, we recommend you contact the DoD Hotline at (800) 424-9098 for advice on filing procedures and timelines. This unclassified website cannot receive classified information. Please use the applicable classified DoD Hotline web pages listed above to submit your complaint.
How Employees Report. When a cleared employee plans to travel abroad, they need to email their FSO at least 10 business days before they leave. Some companies may require notice further out from the planned travel. This email should include where they're traveling to and the dates they'll be there.
How can I prepare for the security clearance process? Track where you travel—Extensive travel outside of the United States can lengthen the security clearance process. You must report all travel outside the U.S. unless travel was required for U.S. government business.