Secret security clearance expires this year and I need to renew. Questions?

2019-03-06T18:05:38-05:00

Is the process the same when you initially apply for the clearance? I have some financial bluffs on there from about 6 years ago that I’m worried about. About $7k in debt that I’ve closed on. Will they do the face to face interview? Worried my clearance will be denied and then wondering where that’ll leave me.

Response by Cpl Shane Cunningham made Mar 6 at 2019 6:14 PM

2019-03-06T18:14:16-05:00

They will do a face to face interview and go over finances. $7k isn’t much. They will bring it up and pass the info to the CAF. As long as there isn’t a history of financial mishandling you should be fine.

Response by LTC Jason Mackay made Mar 6 at 2019 7:30 PM

2019-03-06T19:30:44-05:00

See your security manager, usually the BN S2. You'll do an eQuip that picks up from your last investigation. Be honest. Being untruthful or omitting things is what really gets you in trouble fast.

They may ask for a statement discussing the financial entries they find. The Central Clearance Facility handles the horizontal and the vertical on all this.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 6 at 2019 7:42 PM

2019-03-06T19:42:23-05:00

Not all background checks for a clearance require a face to face. I didn’t have to do a face to face for my Secret clearance. However, If you do just be honest and straight forward, what you have listed is not enough to deny you your updated clearance. Not to mention they are extremely backed up 12-18 months. Good luck to you....

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 9 at 2019 1:24 PM

2019-03-09T13:24:18-05:00

Go see your Security Manager, having been a Sec Manager unless Operational Needs you can't start your new clearance till you are 30 days out. You will probably be interviewed but as long as you hve answers you should be OK. 7K really is not that much as long as you make regular payments....if you are behind contact the lender and arraign a better repayment schedule so they will see you are being proactive. as LTC Mackay said and I agree where service members get in trouble is when they try to cover up.

Response by SSG Marlin Dammarell made Mar 11 at 2019 6:53 AM

2019-03-11T06:53:12-04:00

Hello, got a question here. I just retired from the Army with an active secret clearance here in Korea. I am still pending employment with the Federal Government and my clearance will expire roughly in 30 days. Is there anything I can do now to renew my clearance while pending employment with the DOD? What I get the job, can they give me an interim clearance until original clearance is activated again? Can I go see my old Unit S2 for assistance, or can I just go into e-QIP and start the process? Any insight would be greatly appreciated. Thank you so much. MD