Secret Clearance process

jcar · by **jcar** » 02 Feb 2016, 20:57

Does anybody know how long it takes to obtain a Secret Clearance ?

fighterdoc · by **fighterdoc** » 05 Feb 2016, 19:16

The answer is...it depends.

If you have a lot of skeletons in the closet it will take longer.

edpop · by **edpop** » 06 Feb 2016, 02:20

About 15 years ago my son went to work at General Dynamics and eventually needed a secret clearance as he was working on satellite imaging radars. He said it took about a month. They even had a retired naval officer interview us and lots of our neighbors and his school friends before it was all over. Really interesting experience.

JetTest · by **JetTest** » 06 Feb 2016, 06:33

Today, don't expect a month to happen, 3 months would be quick, I know of of one taking closer to 3 years.....

jcar · by **jcar** » 08 Feb 2016, 15:39

What about an "Interim" Secret Clearance, is that any different ?