Posted: 3/3/2013 2:22:39 PM EDT
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USMC Vet separated in late 2003....Went to school got a technical AA and now working on certs (Cisco, Juniper) in the IT field. (Networking, SysAdmin, NOC's, etc.) I am looking at a few position with company's that require security clearances and wonder how this process works for applying. I have done some research already and know that the company will have to sponsor you to obtain a valid clearance since I am sure that mine has expired since my service dates. My questions is....Do I just apply for the cleared job anyway and if I get an interview explain my situation? If a company likes me and wants to hire me, do they put me on temp status doing something else until the clearance process is complete? Should I contact someone from the company and ask them? (HR, Recruiter) From what I have read, is that it can take up to a year for the process to finalize. Anyone been in this situation or have knowledge about how this works? Any details are greatly appreciated...Apologizes if this is a duplicate.
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| It can't hurt to apply, but usually if the listing says it requires a current clearance they aren't going to consider you if you don't already have one active. Depending on who the clearance was issued by it can usually be transferred over to the new company without much hassle or it at least lets them know that you qualify for one if they have to get you through the process. A lot of places don't want to spend the money on the investigation for someone that they don't know for sure can obtain the clearance. Usually they will specify in the listing whether you have to have a current clearance or just have to have the ability to obtain one. |
| When did you get out. If I remember right security clearances are good for 5 years or something like that. If you stayed active for that time or longer you have to renew it which the .gov takes care of because your active. However if you get out before it expires the clearance gets frozen so it doesn't expire and you still have it. At least this is what I learned from multiple contractors where I work. |