In category: Security Clearance
Scattered Castles vs. DISS: The Two Databases That Decide If You Get the Cleared Job
For employersHiring cleared professionals?Post your cleared req where security-cleared candidates already search.Post a Cleared JobFor job seekersHolding a clearance?Browse cleared roles from employers hiring right now.Browse Cleared JobsThe two databases that decide whether your… more
Interim Security Clearance: How It Works, How Long It Takes, and Why It Gets Denied
Federal regulation caps an interim security clearance at one year. Not one year of active work, but one year of validity before the government has to finish the full background investigation or formally extend the temporary grant. That ceiling, written into 32 CFR 117.10, tells y… more
Public Trust Positions: The Tiers, the Investigation, and Why It Is Not a Security Clearance
Key takeaways A Tier 4 high-risk public trust investigation is priced at $4,460 for FY 2027, against $455 for the Tier 3 investigation behind a Secret clearance (DCSA, effective October 1, 2026). Suitability is adjudicated against 8 factors in 5 CFR 731.202(b) today, rising to … more
Risky Business: The Dangers of Marijuana Investments for Clearance Holders
Despite widespread legalization at the state level, marijuana is currently classified as an illegal Schedule I substance under federal law. It is recommended that individuals seeking or currently holding a Security Clearance cut any and all ties to Marijuana-related business… more
Allegiance to the U.S.: How Guideline A Could Affect Your Security Clearance
While not a commonly seen reason for revocations or denials for security clearances, certain situations can trigger concerns under Guideline A: Allegiance to the United States. What is Guideline A? One’s willingness and/or ability to safeguard classified inform… more