How do you provide proof of having a security clearance?

2020-04-12T20:49:51-04:00

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?

Response by TSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 12 at 2020 8:54 PM

2020-04-12T20:54:08-04:00

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.

Response by CMSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 12 at 2020 8:55 PM

2020-04-12T20:55:11-04:00

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.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 12 at 2020 10:55 PM

2020-04-12T22:55:18-04:00

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.

Response by SPC Andrew K. made Apr 13 at 2020 12:42 AM

2020-04-13T00:42:55-04:00

Also, I see your information technology. Machine, programming or operations? I’ve worked in the field since 1986 and may have contacts to help you get a civilian, state or federal position

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 13 at 2020 9:50 AM

2020-04-13T09:50:19-04:00

You contact your unit Security Manager....or BN Security Manager and ask for a Memo stating what your clearance is.

Response by Lt Col Jim Coe made Apr 13 at 2020 10:43 AM

2020-04-13T10:43:48-04:00

Proving it requires your current security officer communicate with the security officer at your next employer. “Next employer” could be a private corporation that does classified work or your next unit. I don’t recall all the details, but you may be in a database that DoD runs.

Also your new job must require a clearance for you to have access to classified information. Need to know applies. Your investigation might be good for several years after you leave your current assignment. Check with your security officer.

Response by SSgt Christophe Murphy made Apr 13 at 2020 4:11 PM

2020-04-13T16:11:00-04:00

Tour clearance follows you. Even if you retired you could go into a civilian job that requires the clearance as long as it is still active or current. The Security Manager of your new unit will have access to verify the status of your clearance. You don't get or have a "card" or something to hand people to show you have a clearance.

Response by SGT Herbert Bollum made Apr 13 at 2020 5:15 PM

2020-04-13T17:15:37-04:00

I had no proof of my clearance available to me until after I requested my Personnel Records.
At that time I found a copy of my DA 873 for one of my units. (Not the last one).
I was on active duty for nearly 7 years and clearance was required for schools, and MOS.
While you are still in if you can get your hands on your MPRJ 201 file you may find it in there and be able to get a copy.
When you get out of service it will become inactive and your new employer will need to apply for a clearance for you. It should be quicker and easier if you find the new job within six months of getting out.
The job I currently have wanted me to have clearance again and it had been many years, it took several months after my temporary clearance was granted to get the final clearance.
Now after 5 -10 years on this job I will have to have a re-qualification done ( time is dependent on level of clearance granted, shorter re-qualification for higher level clearances).

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 13 at 2020 8:09 PM

2020-04-13T20:09:24-04:00

Your S2 writes a memorandum stating that you have a clearance, what type, and the date on it.
Your clearance won't get revoked if you change jobs. But if you change jobs and your new job requires a lower security clearance, when you do your reinvestigation, your clearance will be reduced. A Secret reinvestigation is every 10 years, a TS is every 5. Generally, your secret will not be downgraded even if your job does not require a clearance. However, if you have a TS it will be. On top of that, if you have a TS the new measures being put in place are reviewing and certifying that the only people with a TS have a need for it. Your MOS requires a Secret which is why you have one.

Response by SPC Andrew K. made Apr 16 at 2020 10:45 AM

2020-04-16T10:45:08-04:00

Did you get this cleared yet sister?

Response by TSgt George Austin made Apr 16 at 2020 3:16 PM

2020-04-16T15:16:18-04:00

The proof is in your records and anyone needing to verify it knows how to do it. The SC is for YOU, not the job. Yes you need the job to get the SC but they are completely different animals. If you have a CTS you can state it and they will verify it.