How can I get an active DOD secret clearance?

CPL Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 08 Jan 2019 15:32:07 -0500

Im looking for the job which is require active DOD secret clearance. Does anybody can tell me how? I think i had secret clearance when i was in AIT but do i need any documentation to prove?

Response by TSgt David L. made Jan 8 at 2019 6:20 PM

TSgt David L. — Tue, 08 Jan 2019 18:20:44 -0500

Normally those AIT type clearances are interim and not a full investigation. You'll have to complete a Standard Form (SF) 86. Your unit Security Manager will be able to check to see if you have a current clearance and be able to help you get one started.

Response by Maj John Bell made Jan 8 at 2019 7:25 PM

Maj John Bell — Tue, 08 Jan 2019 19:25:05 -0500

I am not sure I understand the question. The granting of a clearance is based on the needs of the service and the responsibilities of the service member, not the service member's desire to have a clearance.

Even if you are granted a secret clearance, you will only have access to classified information that relates to your need to fulfill your responsibilities.

Response by MSgt Steven Holt, NRP, CCEMT-P made Jan 8 at 2019 9:57 PM

MSgt Steven Holt, NRP, CCEMT-P — Tue, 08 Jan 2019 21:57:34 -0500

CPL Private RallyPoint Member, iif I understand your question correctly, you are wanting a clearance for the sake of having a clearance. Unless they've changed the rules, that just doesn't happen. The granting of clearances are based on TO&E requirements and validated "Need To Know". Your unit security manager will be able to help determine what, if any, clearance you'll need to fulfill your tasks. Odds are if you do not have one currently it's because your MOS doesn't require one.

Response by LTC Leonard M. Manning, Sr made Jan 8 at 2019 11:32 PM

LTC Leonard M. Manning, Sr — Tue, 08 Jan 2019 23:32:58 -0500

Are you currently serving in the military? If so your need for a security clearance is determined by the position you are in and your "needed to know" information. If you are not serving in the military and are looking at civilain employment then your compmany security manager would be responsible for your security clearance. The reason civilian companies look for people who already have an "active" clearance is because the clearance is expensive and time consuming to complete.

Response by SGT Donald Croswhite made Jan 9 at 2019 2:31 AM

SGT Donald Croswhite — Wed, 09 Jan 2019 02:31:35 -0500

See your S-6.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 9 at 2019 3:50 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 09 Jan 2019 15:50:44 -0500

On your resume, when you apply for the job I would put something along the lines of Prior Secret Clearance, and show it in the appropriate place in resume. For example mine says : Secret/TS Eligible, b/c currently my job only requires a S so I don't show an active TS.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 9 at 2019 5:08 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 09 Jan 2019 17:08:25 -0500

If you need a clearance and you get the job then they will take care of getting you the clearance needed.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 10 at 2019 1:44 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 10 Jan 2019 01:44:57 -0500

Enlist in a CMF25 commo job. Guaranteed Secret clearance!