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Does a security clearance renew automatically or do you yourself have to start on the process? What can cause you to loose a security clearance these days? I have one for a few years now but I have not used it or anything all I know about it is just that I have one.
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Urah Phib CB 1! Everyone is on the mark. I'll add that a clearance also dies when you leave the service so make sure your resume NEVER says "currently hold" the day after you leave. You just lied on your resume. If you go to work for an outfit that does Federal work that requires security clearance, they have their own security office that will process you. Having a previous clearance can help in getting a new interim, but you have to do the drill again. So keep all your E-Quip stuff handy for the next Security Manager that needs to massage you.
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Clearances have to be renewed. The intervals are based on type. Secret, which is the most common, is every 10. IIRC, the TS and TS/SCI are more frequent.
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No. Each one in subject to an SSBI every five years, something that was a mainstay of my job as a CGIS special agent.
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No the clearance must be renewed. Usually you keep up on it so you don't have to be reminded to do it. If it lapses there could be some major problems at work, and it will take longer to fix it. You also get to explain to your Command why you 'forgot' to update it.
An investigation can have it suspended, UCMJ can have it revoked, bad discharge can have it revoked, bad credit can have a TS or higher revoked (with a secret bad credit usually only effects the renewal). A secret is good for 10 years while you are in service. I -think- a TS is 2 or 3 years. A Secret only lasts a max of 2 years once you get out of the service, and is a great boon to some employers if your clearance is active.
An investigation can have it suspended, UCMJ can have it revoked, bad discharge can have it revoked, bad credit can have a TS or higher revoked (with a secret bad credit usually only effects the renewal). A secret is good for 10 years while you are in service. I -think- a TS is 2 or 3 years. A Secret only lasts a max of 2 years once you get out of the service, and is a great boon to some employers if your clearance is active.
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If you are aware that your Security Investigation (not the same as your Clearance) is about to expire (about a year out), get to your local Security Manager and begin filling out the Forms (all electronic now) for a Periodic Reinvestigation.
Your "Clearance" is like a Lightswitch. When you are in a Billet that requires it, it is turned on. When you are not, it is turned off. The Investigation is what allows it to be turned on/off. The Investigation (for up to Secret) is good for 10 years from final Adjudication (less for TS).
Your "Clearance" is like a Lightswitch. When you are in a Billet that requires it, it is turned on. When you are not, it is turned off. The Investigation is what allows it to be turned on/off. The Investigation (for up to Secret) is good for 10 years from final Adjudication (less for TS).
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Various things can cause you to lose your clearance. From criminal charges to a simply clerk error.
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No, I can only speak for the Army side, but assume it is similar to the Navy. They are good for 10 years unless something of your own doing causes you to lose it early. You have to reapply as you get to the 10 year mark.
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No, assuming you have a clearance from DOD then it does not automatically renew. Secret Clearances are valid for 10 years. Once you 10 year anniversary comes up you will have a new investigation that review all the same items on the hit list from prior; credit score, criminal arrest record, foreign assets / contacts, travel history, drug use ect....TS / SCI gets more complicated as they may issue you a lifestyle polygraph but that is dependent on the organization that is sponsoring your clearance.
If you have one but don't use it I would recommend renewing it if your due to expire soon...its a valuable asset to have in your back pocket.
If you have one but don't use it I would recommend renewing it if your due to expire soon...its a valuable asset to have in your back pocket.
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