What clearance levels require a drug test?

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I have never needed a drug test for a govt clearance. I have held a TS for years. I did however need one for a part time Walmart job at Christmas.

What that means I don’t know.

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I have TS/SCI eligible and did not have to take a drug test, although I did discuss past drug use on the application and in the interviews.

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It highly depends on agency and also if your firm requires it. I’ve only been drug tested not based on clearance but based on firm that hired me.

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Depends on the client. Ive been drug tested for public trust

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Thank you^ that is helpful to know

For most civilian agencies an actual drug test is not required.

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A clearance can be taken away if you use drugs while you have it.

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Related to agency not clearance level. USPS tests but only needs a public trust for example. I have a TS and have never gotten one

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I've only heard of USPS drug testing if getting your clearance to work on their contracts. Have secret on a DoD account and no testing.

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Following!!!

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Technically, all of them, however I have a TS/SCI and have NEVER had a drug test.

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What about public trust? Also does it depend on the agency- I’m working on a CMS contract

If you have to get a drug test, that is the agency or your employer requiring it. The folks that actually give you the public trust(OPM) don't require it as a stipulation for receiving the public trust

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Any USPS folks know what that process is like?

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