Posted on Apr 12, 2020
How do you provide proof of having a security clearance?
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if you already have a security clearance, as active SM, how do u go about proving it? in terms of applying for employment that requires one?
Also, does security clearance depends on ur status in military? lets say I have one based on my MOS, but what if i switch MOS or even switch branch? Would I have to reapply again?
Also, does security clearance depends on ur status in military? lets say I have one based on my MOS, but what if i switch MOS or even switch branch? Would I have to reapply again?
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You don't need to. You answer truthfully and your prospective employer will get information from you and their security folks will access JPAS to see the status of your clearance.
One thing most people assume is clearances go away. The really don't. You may go "out of scope" which just means it has been a while since your last periodic review.
As for switching MOS, that will have no impact on your clearance, but may impact your access to classified.
One thing most people assume is clearances go away. The really don't. You may go "out of scope" which just means it has been a while since your last periodic review.
As for switching MOS, that will have no impact on your clearance, but may impact your access to classified.
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SPC (Join to see)
Is JPAS for civilians too? Also is there any way for me to check how long it would be valid for besides my ERB?
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SPC (Join to see) - No worries. Been through it myself. Been through it myself. Just because you have a clearance, doesn't mean you will see classified every day. You still need to be granted access and that is done locally. To get access, you have to have a valid need to know. Do you need the information to perform your duties? If the answer is yes, access is granted. If no, no access.
JPAS is used to verify all clearances. As clearances, at least the way we think of them, are granted by the government after a background check and adjudication. There is no way for you to check.
Every clearance is subject to a periodic review. Sometimes you know about it, sometimes you don't.
JPAS is used to verify all clearances. As clearances, at least the way we think of them, are granted by the government after a background check and adjudication. There is no way for you to check.
Every clearance is subject to a periodic review. Sometimes you know about it, sometimes you don't.
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Your perspective employer verifies through OMP. Security clearances are normally authorized based on your job/billet requirements. Clearance is valid until expired so if you change positions (MOS) your clearance is still good if it has not expired.
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SPC (Join to see)
Thank you for your answer. Is OPM for civilians as well? How can I check how long it’s valid for besides my ERB?
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Not all employers have access to the military’s JPAS security results. I recently got a GS (federal on base) job and had to redue my security clearance - using the same system that I did my military clearance on. It varies by job and employer. Be prepared to do it again. You can state that you have a current military clearance but that won’t exempt you from having another check.
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SPC (Join to see)
What’s the system that I can check myself? I got clearance but I’m reserve so I never actually used the clearance so I’ve never had to check anywhere besides ERB
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MAJ (Join to see)
JPAS is what the military uses to verify clearances/status but only certain people have access. You would have to ask your S2 or full time staff.
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LTC (Join to see)
MAJ (Join to see) - I've been a civilian contractor for 16 years and never run across a company that couldn't verify your clearance through JPAS. That's a new one for me.
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SGT James Murphy
You can check on your clearance three ways: 1) Joint Personnel Adjudication System (JPAS), 2) Security Investigations Index (SII) or call DoD at [login to see] .
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