share. Do your parents have any long term friends? Any advice? For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. It’s a public trust background check. You are using an out of date browser. They will set up a meeting and talk with them face to face. This means all civil servants, members of the armed forces, temporary staff in departments, and government contractors generally. What level of clearance are you applying for? The risk owner has the discretion to review a clearance at any time up to that point. To give you an idea you're supposed to list immediate family, and any family (or inlaws) who is not a citizen of the united states, or was not born in the country. What level of clearance are you applying for? The SF86 is whats used, and the BI is T2. My girlfriend’s sister or my friend? Personal references are just that, and there as a character reference. Instead, you must be sponsored by a government agency or by an appropriate employer. require frequent and uncontrolled access to Category I nuclear material, a departmental/company records check which will include personal files, staff reports, sick leave returns and security records, further enquiries, including interviews with referees conducted by a trained Investigating Officer. A place to ask questions and share advice about the security clearance process. Published 12 February 2020 From: United Kingdom Security Vetting. High school friends? I usually live with my parents, otherwise I’m at school. If you are talking about the security clearance which I think you are.....just put people who know you now that can verify who you are. Its just the term used. require access to certain levels of classified material originating from another country or international organisation. if there are any unresolved security concerns about the individual or if recommended by the Security Service, the individual may also be interviewed. They talked to everyone I put down. Individuals who are to be employed in posts which: It is Cabinet Office policy that an SC clearance must be formally reviewed after 10 years (5 years for non-List X contractors). An Enhanced Security Check allows regular uncontrolled access up to SECRET assets and occasional, controlled access to TOP SECRET assets. If you’re a government employee or work for certain government contractors, then you may need a clearance. By using our Services or clicking I agree, you agree to our use of cookies. For a Secret, the investigator may just call them up. I’m new to reddit, but not to computers, so I hope it doesn’t take me too long to get a hang of this. For a Secret, the investigator may just call them up. As well as other questions. The "conditional" part is actually a waiver if preliminary checks have no red flags, allowing someone to start before the entire process is complete. If they need more info they will ask for it. For a TS/SCI, the investigator WILL develop at least 2 of your reference. There are 5 levels of national security vetting; Each type of vetting also requires successful completion of the Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS).This document provides further information on the levels of clearance, who needs clearance and what checks are carried out. certain overseas posts that have been assessed as exposing the holder to a significant espionage threat and/or have a lower than average level of management oversight. A polygraph may even be done. Isn't this just a public trust-secret clearance? A security clearance is a status granted to individuals allowing them access to classified information. I asked two of the three people that I worked around if they would be my reference, and they were absolutely honored to do it. I understand that the CIL will be asking for 3 references (friends?) Will it make them suspicious? This carries the same mandatory checks as a DV clearance but may exclude the referee interview. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. I've never hung out with them outside of work, but was on good terms with them, and had known them for several years. Risk and Sensitivity are the criteria for clearance/BI requirement. I'm in the exact same boat as you BillyBob. Either way, if you don't have 3 people who have known you collectively for 7 years then the SF86 is considered incomplete and your investigation will not be completed. 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