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pagemap
10-08-2002, 01:50 PM
Is anyone here familiar with government clearance levels? I applied for an internship with a government contractor and they contacted me today to setup an interview. They mentioned that I would need to be able to obtain "Q" level clearance.

Is this clearance pretty high up, or where is it on the "clearance scale"?
Ladogaboy
10-08-2002, 01:55 PM
The only thing that comes to mind is "Quebec" clearance, but that is a military thing... and I highly doubt that you would be selling surplus nuclear materials. :hmm:
Nija
10-08-2002, 02:02 PM
yeah, I when i was applying for jobs, a few of them stated that I would need security clearance, or at least be eligible for it, and I wanted to get them, but I couldn't ever figure out to go about it.
pagemap
10-08-2002, 02:06 PM
The way it was explained to me was I would have to fill out a twelve page form with lots of personal information, and they also mentioned federal agents would be visiting with my immediate family as well as my friends.
Nija
10-08-2002, 02:10 PM
Originally posted by pagemap
The way it was explained to me was I would have to fill out a twelve page form with lots of personal information, and they also mentioned federal agents would be visiting with my immediate family as well as my friends.

hrmm... immediate family I ain't gots no problem with... friends.. heh... don't have any of them thar thingys...

*takes out earrings, and pushes up nosering*

Hello Mr. Federal Agent, would you like some Orange Juice? :D
i6s1
10-08-2002, 04:23 PM
"Q" level clearance? Maybe its related to the James Bond character of the same name. You'd be working on moterbikes that shoot missles and that sort of thing.
CynJon
10-08-2002, 04:56 PM
"Q" is the civilian DOD equivalent of "Top Secret" for the military side.

Yes, field agents will interview family and friends looking for "skeletons in your closet"...:angel:

The process may take awhile, too...
Nija
10-09-2002, 07:13 AM
Originally posted by CynJon
"Q" is the civilian DOD equivalent of "Top Secret" for the military side.

Yes, field agents will interview family and friends looking for "skeletons in your closet"...:angel:

The process may take awhile, too...

yes.. but how do you get to that point?

where do you find out how to get that elusive clearance form and interview?
gear02
10-09-2002, 07:19 AM
Originally posted by Nija


yes.. but how do you get to that point?

where do you find out how to get that elusive clearance form and interview?

I'm under that process. The security officer of the company should give it to you. It takes a year to complete the investigation. The application asks about your friends, where you lived, where you've been outside the US, etc. It's quite long. You also might need a polygraph.

The security clearance process is long and tedious. Enjoy.
Nija
10-09-2002, 07:41 AM
Originally posted by gear02


I'm under that process. The security officer of the company should give it to you. It takes a year to complete the investigation. The application asks about your friends, where you lived, where you've been outside the US, etc. It's quite long. You also might need a polygraph.

The security clearance process is long and tedious. Enjoy.

:hmm:
OK.

I don't have a security officer in my company because we do not do work for the government. The clearence is something I would like to do on my own, outside of work. You know a resume booster (and well because I want to work for the government, and this may give me an advantage of someone else) How would I go about getting in contact with someone so I can start the process?

btw - thanks for the information :)
Jenny
10-09-2002, 08:24 AM
Nija, I don't think you can just do it on your own. Has to come from a workplace for a job.
gear02
10-09-2002, 08:50 AM
Originally posted by Jenny
Nija, I don't think you can just do it on your own. Has to come from a workplace for a job.

I second that. From what I know (and it's very little), you have to be sponsored by the company to get the security clearance. You can't just get one to have one.

I think when a job requires one, they'll hire you under the auspices that you are able tp get one and so they'll hire you while you are under review.

Correct me if I'm wrong (I think I am). I've actually seen job listings saying that a clearance is already required...I feel like the number of people who already have a clearance is limited so they would be hiring people off other cleared jobs...
Ladogaboy
10-09-2002, 09:48 AM
Originally posted by gear02
The security clearance process is long and tedious. Enjoy.

Yeah... not like the good ol' days at all.

"Your mom is a member of the Communist Party?"

"Yeah, I know... But you see, I can expla.."

"No... No need too, son. You're cleared!"

:hehehmm:

:heh: