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Everyone with a Confidential (C), Secret (S), and Top Secret (TS) is initially processed with an Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI). No one gets processed for an Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) unless the mission requires you to be read into a project, then and only then do they process you for an SCI/Poly. Also, you can have an SCI at the C and S level: most people don’t know this. Most people think TS SCI processing are one and the same, but that’s false. If you are processed with a TS SCI from the get go, that just means you had three separate processes happen back to back, SSBI > C/S/TS Granted > SCI read-on if mission permits in order to have access to whatever read-on project you need. Another misunderstood process in security clearance: If you had a TS SCI and then became unemployed or were not staffed on a project requiring an SCI, you are immediately reverted to your C/S/TS SSBI status until you get read into a project again requiring an SCI. Most recruiters don’t know this and demand SCI on resumes when in reality they have no clue how clearances work, hence why you should always put you have an SCI.
No exactly, at least in DoD. Clearance investigation types vary depending on the level of eligibility requested and are now Tiers (T3, T3R, T5, T5R). Also, you retain SCI eligibility (if previously granted) and can put it on your resume for a certain period of time after rolling off SCI work or being unemployed. The time varies on the age of the investigation used to grant the eligibility, whether you continued to report issues while not read off, and certain agency requirements that vary. Even though they’re not supposed to vary under the idea of clearance reciprocity.
SSBIs are only for TS. Other than that, great post!
If you were downgraded, but you're spouting wrong info.
https://news-clearancejobs-com.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/news.clearancejobs.com/2013/09/17/difference-sci-ssbi-clearance-qa/amp/?amp_js_v=a2&_gsa=1&usqp=mq331AQCCAE%3D#aoh=15560554188369&csi=1&referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com&_tf=From%20%251%24s&share=https%3A%2F%2Fnews.clearancejobs.com%2F2013%2F09%2F17%2Fdifference-sci-ssbi-clearance-qa%2F
How does continuous evaluation change this?
CE won't change the process OP outlined. Just rather than having you looked at only when it is time for a reinvestigation, your records will be continuously reviews for adverse Information
To add some more color, all-SCI agencies (aka those agencies that require at a minimum everyone with a badge obtain SCI) have what are called single-track and dual-track processes, which generally align to OPs information. Single-track, as the name implies, consists of only a single process that needs to be completed and refers to someone who has a collateral TS that needs to have the SCI/Poly added on. These generally go quickly (under 6 months from SF86 to Indoc).
Dual track, again as the name implies, consists of two separate processes as OP has alluded to. In theory progress can be made on both simultaneously but I suspect that is not how it works in practice. One of the tracks is obtaining the collateral TS through SSBI and the other is obtaining SCI, which is typically done through lifestyle and CI poly upon first issuance. For renewals, the lifestyle portion of the poly is often dropped unless you are working in a very sensitive area.
BTW, poly is not required for SCI. It is only required if you need to be read in to certain SAPs
I understand you're a "principal" but that doesn't mean you know everything. Stop spreading false information.
Initial clearance process is still the same, PRs aren't really a thing anymore.
So if I only have a TS, put on my resume SCI? I think the recruiters request it because if you had it, it might be faster for a person to get it again.
No. SCI does require additional processing and adjudication (at least within the DoD space). A TS does not equal SCI
Do C,S,TS cascade? In other words, if you have a TS, you also have a S,C? I want to be staffed on an S project but is there some separate processing for that? No one seems to be able to navigate this. I’m currently in the TS pipeline but unsure if it makes sense to initiate an S for a different project. Previously held an S (now “Inactive”) from active duty.
Thank you MC1
How long should I expect, generally, after reference interviews have been completed before there is an interim TS granted? Is the packet pretty much completed at that point? What are the other factors effecting approval timeline?
Damn, guess I’ll just keep holding my breath.
Hmm