How to get a Security Clearance (Without Joining the Military!)

[@JoshMadakor]

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[@WithSandra]

I have a friend who got a security clearance and basically got an automatic bump in his salary, ik it can be a pretty lengthy process but worth it. Thanks for sharing these tips! 😁

[@JoshMadakor]

That's dope! It is a huge pain in the ass, especially the paperwork💀, but good for them😁

[@ls6097]

Any organization that simply gives you a raise for passing a background check is not a properly managed organization, nor an organization you want to be a part of. Take the money for sure, and start looking for a new employer.

[@senjuxo7595]

@@ls6097 I dont really agree with this statement. I have been cleared now for 4 years regular secret and I also got a substantial pay raise when the time came. This will obviously vary employment to employment but, I was significantly more marketable when bidded on contracts and being able to fill those shoes. It does make my value as an employee worth more since the work I'm able to do is wider and more profitable.

[@Shotzy64]

Your recommendation of including “ability to obtain” on Indeed had hit me like such a speeding truck, and I’m baffled that doing so never occurred to me. I had just gotten an IAT 2 certification and was struggling to find jobs that didn’t require applicants to already have clearance, so thank you for this simple but amazing video!

[@tothedregsofficial887]

In my experience, I was lucky enough to have a company sponsor me to get me a secret clearance. The clearance opened a lot of opportunities for me. I started off as a DoD contractor and now I'm working a GS job with cyber security. The cool thing for me is they know I smoke weed and all that and they don't even care. (I just love weed)

[@JoshMadakor]

Lmao, your comment freakin cracked me up lmao. "I just love weed." hahaha

[@tothedregsofficial887]

@@JoshMadakor ha yeah. It's crazy cause I had jobs where they took that shit so seriously and now I finally have an amazing career and still smoking weed 👽 when I tell people they're surprised

[@ll_kobee288]

Are you able to work from home as well?

[@tothedregsofficial887]

@@ll_kobee288 when I worked as a contractor whenever we weren't on a mission we would be at home straight chilln and still getting paid. I was working with the JBCP program and for me the longest missions were like 3 months and then I would go home for like 2 months or so until my next mission. But now that I'm doing cyber security I work 3 days on base and 2 days at home. Of course we are off Saturday and Sundays always.

[@earlyshyt8600]

Can you look up a random persons info if you wanted to ? Like your enemy or such

[@Mutrino]

Just in case people don't understand. First, whether you as an individual *want* a security clearance is irrelevant. The company you work for/government decides if you *need* a clearance for the job you are in. And *they* decide the level. Someone in the comments claimed that a secret clearance is no more than a regular background check. That is incorrect. A secret clearance investigation is much more thorough and takes much longer than a standard background check.

[@tothedregsofficial887]

Facts. They go deep into your history and family history. They will go even deeper if there's anything that raises a red flag.

[@dannymartial7997]

I didn’t even know what a security clearance was until I started seeing them all over the place in job descriptions. The process seems too invasive and lengthy for me, so I won’t be pursuing it. But it was cool to learn about it anyway. Thanks

[@JoshMadakor]

Hey Danny, I was the same one. A bunch of jobs I wanted required haha :(. Thanks for watching :)

[@ladariustaylor3653]

This is very helpful information. I was thinking about joining the military reserves just to obtain a clearance. Thanks a lot and keep up the great videos.

[@JoshMadakor]

Hey LaDarius, I know exactly what you mean. I've thought about that a lot too. Thanks for watching :)

[@MB-jz4wq]

Hi Josh, Thank you so much for this valuable video. Your job search suggestion of "eligible for clearance.." literally opened up a treasure trove of opportunities for me. I never once considered plugging that in and once I did, it was a marvelous site to behold so many job opportunities. I am more interested in the Public Trust investigations versus National Security clearances, trust me, I know the inside reasons. Wishing you greater success/elevation in all your endeavors.

[@intrnlstranger4646]

First of all, thanks for all the videos you make Josh, they're the most informative and interesting I've seen on this platform! I'm from Australia, and the funny situation here is that companies that require a security clearance and ask if you are eligible for one prefer to take people with a security clearance instead of hiring you and applying on your behalf. It's not official, but I got the information from one of my acquaintances that worked in such an organisation, and from my experience of applying for a job. It seems that the only way for now is joining the military and getting the security clearance and then moving into Cyber Security.

[@JoshMadakor]

That's so troublesome :(, I hope they change it. It's getting a bit better over here, but takes some effort to get certs and stuff beforehand.

[@intrnlstranger4646]

@@JoshMadakor yeah, well, hope dies last, that's all what we've got :-) And a question straight away: What do you think about cyber security positions in the military, and what are the differences between them and cyber civilian roles?

[@ucyberwolf]

In America, it depends on the contractor and the contract. Sometimes the need requires a clearance to be already granted or the contractor doesn't want to pay for the investigation.

[@asell0808]

Hey Josh, I love your content and I have been watching you since your very first videos where you detailed having two jobs and how that affected you. Anyhow, I am AD Air Force, and I think it is super awesome you covered this topic. I bet you were one of the cool contractors.

[@JoshMadakor]

Man, thanks so much for sticking around this long, I really appreciate it! And thanks hahaha, I tried to be a cool one. At least I was on my best behavior and could do work lol. Are there a lot of bad ones?

[@asell0808]

@@JoshMadakor I would not necessarily say bad just because of the air gap between AD military and contractor workflow/reporting. If a contractor is considered bad, it is purely down to work ethic and timeliness of task/project completion. Typically they do not last that long. Keep up the awesome work, I am glad you are doing such quality work! Full time youtube uploads looks good for ya

[@davidmaiolo]

So happy to see your channel growing

[@JoshMadakor]

Thanks man! Glad to see you in the comments :P

[@gabemelgoza2709]

@@JoshMadakor can I get a security clearance for tech support having a drug use

[@Technie87]

This is gold. In the process of separating the airforce and career changing from maintenance to cyber and upskilling/ getting all the basics such as sec+, c+ etc. I currently hold a secret, however was looking for a way to upgrade to the TS/SCI for the sweet income jump.

[@johnnyperalta3461]

THANK YOU JOSH! this has weighed on my mind for awhile now.

[@JoshMadakor]

Hey Johnny, glad it's came in handy haha

[@techguyweebee8806]

This is the information I have been looking for since I got out of the info last year. I was stationed in Yokosuka Japan 😁and loved it, I have been trying to figure out how to get back. This is the perfect now I can set some goals to step by step qualify me for a tech position there. Thank you!

[@pjduhamel9246]

2 seconds in and I'm already liking this because the topic alone is one of my biggest questions. Excited for this.

[@JoshMadakor]

Heck yeah, glad it came in handy haha. Thanks for watching!

[@sodalines]

I work for blackwater in the early 2000s. i was a contractor so i had to have one. Then later in life i worked as a civilian drone pilot.

[@takaogibson845]

I spent 12yrs in the military. I didn't get anything out of it but 100% scd. So going contracting. Got my us citizenship, us passport, and dod/dos secret clearance. Now working on TS, its been a yr processing.

[@JoshMadakor]

That thing takes forever doesn't it? Good for you though, really made a lot of progress :)

[@GanNing221]

Josh, by the way, congrats on hitting your 20K milestone!

[@JoshMadakor]

Hell yeah, thank you! Can't believe it!

[@ls6097]

I held a TS/SCI clearance for about 12 years before walking away from cybersecurity/IT altogether 2+ years ago. People need to understand that all the things that you discuss in your other video (as to why you disliked/regretted the various jobs in your linkedin resume) get ratcheted up to the max when you work in a position that requires a TS security clearance. "Secret" clearances are basically nothing more than a standard criminal background check. Most companies worth working at are going to require a background check, they simply don't go around giving it a fancy name to make you feel special because it doesn't serve them in any way. Perhaps MOST important thing to consider is that if you think you want a TS (Top Secret) clearance....then you are handing over practically everything about you that there is to know in an electronic document file that is NOT at all secure. The OPM data breach proved this and I can say with total confidence that nothing has substantially changed since then. So understand that not only is everything about you going to be "out there", but also too much information about your loved ones, family members, neighbors, coworkers, friends, classmates......are you getting the picture?.....will be dragged into "your file" as well, and they do a TERRIBLE job in their stewardship of that information. I was one of the millions of TS clearance holders whose information was compromised in the OPM breach. So far, I have only had my bank accounts raided from people overseas and my banks thankfully caught it before it was too late. Let me repeat that...MY BANK caught it. Not the FBI, not the NSA, not any other government agency. MY BANK. God only knows who else has "my file" and what their purposes for it may be. So think very long and hard about chasing a $$ amount by taking on the massive risk associated with TS clearances. In my honest opinion, no cybersecurity professional who actually believes what they preach should be taking on that risk...not for a paycheck anyway. That paycheck can easily be had by simply delivering value to a valuable organization/company. You won't find those in the government sector.

[@JoshMadakor]

Thank you for taking the time to write out this thoughtful comment. REALLY appreciate it. _>get ratcheted up to the max when you work in a position that requires a TS security clearance._ This is a big yikes 😨. I read all of your comment--all of it makes sense. I do remember the OPM hack and that sucked.

[@brettbaker9062]

Maybe over thinking the ts thing?

[@HolisticDramaFree]

Thank you for this valuable advice. If I may ask why did you walk away after 12 years?

[@jimworton1245]

My friend I could not agree more. Not to mention they say they need all of your information to make sure they can "trust" you. Ok so if someone is willing to give up everything about themselves for a career or a dollar wouldn't that question the ability of that person to withhold secret information about themselves? What makes the job any different? Yes investigations going as far as to track down your friends knock on your neighbors doors and ask questions about you etc. I have seen what working for the government has done to grown men who stay there for a long period of time and how it has broken them down mentally. It's good money career but like you said the security aspect and just as you are protecting valuable information the best in the world from different countries will be watching you too. So when it is all said and done you gotta ask yourself all of these things because this is the reality.

[@A.M.1.]

Clutch information right hurr 👌💯

[@JoshMadakor]

Lol one of the google auto-response options was "You already know" lmao

[@A.M.1.]

@@JoshMadakor 😅🤣

[@Lablank123]

Can you do a video comparing the HCISSP and the CISSP and how each cred may enhance one’s resume? I’ve noticed that some people have both the HCISSP and CISSP.

[@JoshMadakor]

This is interesting. I will add this to my video TODOs. Thanks for watching :)

[@done5060]

As a professional who has worked in the health sector briefly… HCISSP is only good for cyber professionals who focus on Health sector only while CISSP does not care about your sector. Secondly, for those who have been in health sector for long with little or no technical experience, HCISSP is an exam they can take that will allow them to easily transition into Cyber Security. For instance, if you have a nursing degree but want to transition to cyber security, try HCISSP

[@rickymesa]

Thank you for the clear information

[@JoshMadakor]

For sure!! Thanks for watching :)

[@edwardv4546]

Thank you so much for this video!

[@JoshMadakor]

Hey Edward, np! Thank you for watching!

[@Minoru72991]

Hey Josh, love your vids man. Here's a question I haven't seen asked yet: How likely is it to have past clearances reinstated? I previously held a secret and TS/SCI due to being prior navy but the time has lapsed over and are currently out of scope.

[@JoshMadakor]

Hey Grease, this is a really good question. From what I've heard, it's "easier" to reinstate because you already exist in JPAS and you've already had a clearance adjudicated once. What I _IMAGINE_ is, OPM will try to bridge the gap, perhaps with a new SF-86 and (huge guess here) and perhaps be less stringent on the background investigation if there was no problems with your last adjudication. Big guess. I will pin your question so other people see this. I'm curious too, I've thought about this a lot.

[@VictoriaPageMillerArt]

@@JoshMadakor I've heard from current, reliable sources that this is true. If you were already cleared, then the investigation would be from the time onwards - so potentially a much faster, easier check. Great video, Josh!

[@filterfreephotography]

It is much, much faster to re-instate. Depending on the time between, it might only be a couple months versus a year+.

[@germelljohnson]

So to give a bit more context to this answer, DoD clearances are moving to something called Continuous Vetting. It is currently being implemented now. Basically, you are regularly reviewed and update records as needed but shouldn't have to go through the entire process again. Depending on when your clearance expired you may fall under this. Either way, don't let it discourage you. Being sponsored is much easier if you already held a clearance before and for some reason it was downgraded or expired. Hope this helps.

[@Minoru72991]

All of your comments are extremely reassuring for me. Been out since late 2016 so I was worried that maybe too much time has passed and a new investigation needed to get underway, but it seems that I need to get this Security+ cert out the way, start some projects and get the ball rolling.

[@tfr2602]

This is really a great presentation.

[@trentegrant]

Thanks! I just want to say thank you big help

[@JoshMadakor]

So sorry I missed this, thanks so much

[@brettbaker9062]

Yeah getting my ts put me on a whole other level. Sometimes these employers are so desperate that not only do you get paid more but you can literally just fill a slot and learn on the job

[@niamays5117]

How are you getting your ts?

[@brettbaker9062]

@@niamays5117 a company or gov agency needs to sponsor your

[@danielsaunders2586]

Good info. Thanks!

[@christianmorera4127]

I had secret level clearance (national guard) up until 2019. Is that worth mentioning on a resume or talks with a recruiter?

[@JoshMadakor]

Yes to both if you applying to jobs that need it, or want ppl to find you on indeed/linkedin/etc. :o) I would say so

[@ll_kobee288]

Do you have the ability to work from home if you have a secret clearance? If so what percentage of jobs are work from home

[@JoshMadakor]

You do and I have. You'll get a secure setup in one way or another that allows you to do so. I had a CAC + VPN token and something else, iirc. But I'm not sure about the job %, especially with the pandemic :(

[@ltigre2031]

Hi Josh can you u do a video on how to pass ccna? Ty

[@alexandrosalali6272]

first of all very nice video, covered most of my questions i had regarding that matter..! but i still cant seem to be 100% sure even after watching the video and doing some research on the internet on my most serious question. Can a European citizen to be precise a Greek citizen get a security clearance? Greetings from Greece by the way enjoy !!

[@JoshMadakor]

Welcome! *USUALLY* you need to be a united states citizen to get a clearance, but there are ways around it. For ex. You have a particular skill set that the US govt MUST have, I'm sure they will make a way for you. Also, sometimes the US has programs (MAVNI, for ex) where you are allowed to enlist in the military, and they will then grant you citizenship afterwards, in which case you can get a clearance.

[@gookeyaay5640]

GOOD 2 KNOW THIS!😀

[@JoshMadakor]

:D Good

[@pacifictechcenter3357]

Hey Josh, I really enjoy watching your videos it has been a lot of fun, nostalgic in some ways. This one really peaks my interest as I have always thought about trying to work in a job that requires some kind of clearance. In your opinion with all of the researching you have done, do you feel that there are any IT related jobs that do not require TS, and still decent enough to go after? Or are you saying in the end that the real positions worth getting are only at TS level?

[@filterfreephotography]

Depends on your end goal. Even if you want to do Government work, there are plenty of fun and awesome jobs where a clearance is not needed. Having a clearance does not always mean a ton more money. It could also be a crappy job. If you need to work in a SCIF, chances are you will be in an isolated location. Some are even located under ground with no widows, cell access, or general internet access. A clearance sounds cool but not always the Hollywood life. ;)

[@JoshMadakor]

Lou Answered pretty well! It just depends on you and your career and what you want out of it. :)

[@ucyberwolf]

Most DoD tech jobs will only require a secret if a clearance is required.

[@RobertLeeMonterroso]

Prodigious!

[@JoshMadakor]

Hey Robert, haha thank you!

[@jrarnold85]

I don’t mind putting out a little personal information. I was diagnosed with PTSD and Bi-Polar disorder. It took a few years to get these things under control. I would like to work for the DOD or just a fed gov job in order to continue my government service time to finish earning my retirement. Additionally I’ve seen a lot of jobs for the FBI, CIA, HLS, etc. all offering to count military service towards retirement. Will the issues with mental health be detrimental for acquiring a security clearance? It’s been a long while since I’ve had any issues with either of these illnesses. What are you thoughts on this? Just trying to find out how I should structure my education.

[@JoshMadakor]

If x-amount of time has passed and you currently have no need for medication, is probable that you'll be able to successfully obtain a clearance, though it depends on the level and a bunch of other stuff they will take into consideration. So probably? but it just depends :)

[@DCRight72]

It depends. It falls under 1 of 13 adjudicative criteria. Don’t let be a discoursing factor. Plenty of individuals with similar issues are granted clearances.

[@Paradox_Walnut]

Hey Josh! I was previously in the military and got out 3 years ago. My Secret clearance “expired” and I got reached out by an AWS recruiter about a Cloud Support Engineer position, which also requires a TS/SCI w/ Poly. I told them my clearance expired, and they stated they are willing to sponsor the clearance. I’m debating on taking this opportunity, but wanted to know what you think and see if it’s “worth” going after for the clearance? Thanks!

[@dtae7855]

I really hope you did it.

[@wickedblue3218]

Woohooo a five dollar one now!!!

[@JoshMadakor]

Hahaha, yo. dejavu :P

[@sonofatlas1372]

I just got mines for hauling special stuff but I’ll get and I’ll try to get an it job I do have my comptia a+ and security+

[@mehtabahmedabbasi8466]

Sir how to attached Exposed Flags security clearance Documents

[@Bobby19811]

I am transitioning into tech. I have a mortgage sales background. I am sitting for Sec+ in two weeks. I think that is a baseline requirement for a DOD job, correct? Also, as a civilian if I owe taxes and I am making payments on it would that possibly affect getting a clearance?

[@JoshMadakor]

I think you are correct that Sec+ is baseline (IAT Level 2) is a baseline for It jobs in the military. Making payments on your back owed taxes won't necessarily DQ you, especially if you've been making the payments for a while. The adjudicator might DQ you if you lie about it though, or lie about anything else for that matter, haha

[@GanNing221]

Ah yes, the elusive security clearance. I wouldn't mind getting a secret or top-secret to work for DOD. If you were given the opportunity, which DOD agencies would you work for?

[@JoshMadakor]

Probably Booz Allen Hamilton honestly :P, after them, whatever else offered good coins/environment :)

[@ucyberwolf]

Hey Josh, Did you know that the investigation for military/contractors vs. DoD civilians is different, so you will need to be reinvestigated if you move from military or contractor to civilian?

[@JoshMadakor]

Wow, I 100% didn't know that, and that's very interesting. Thanks for sharing. A lot of that process is really black-box to me and it is hard to get information, so I appreciate it

[@ucyberwolf]

@@JoshMadakor Glad I can help.

[@DCRight72]

There is no difference. Every clearance holder undergoes a reinvestigation every 5 years as long as they working in a national security or public trust position (military, fed civilian, or contractor).

[@Brassard1985]

At least a Secret clearance is required for pretty much all jobs in defense and national security.

[@JoshMadakor]

Sounds about right :P

[@bluesquadron8775]

What if you had a job with Clearance and it expired. Is it just as hard to get it back as it is to get the clearance?

[@JoshMadakor]

This is a good question and I don't 100% know the answer, but i BELIEVE it's easier to re-instate your clearance since you already exist in JPAS!

[@ODA2331]

Depends on how long your clearance has been dormant. After 24 months when a clearance is not in use it resets and you start all over again. So if you have a TS but work in a Secret position then after 2 years it would automatically down grade to a Secret.

[@spencerhulme1203]

Hey Josh - hope you are doing well - In the UK i do not know if we have secret clearance, but what we do have in the secrets acts - when i did my teacher training as part of my degree and working for the government i signed the big book and was then told what was going to happen (if i disclosed) any information they also told me the perks but that was near on 10 years ago. Perhaps i should write to the home office and ask? I need a new career for 10 years well i train staff in the help desk environment at a University, but have also been a center manager for BCS the institute of IT for the UK and Europe, in my past life i worked as a junior network admin for Warner brother and UGC cinemas and also project manager developing solutions i went into teaching from there but it has been slow work, your videos are a life line for most including myself and i could not thank you enough but thank you Josh

[@JoshMadakor]

Thanks so much, seriously I appreciate it a lot. And thanks for sharing :)

[@davidpetrell1791]

So I have a public trust clearance what is the difference and how can I get a secret clearance?

[@JoshMadakor]

Hey David, from what I understand, public trust is "lower" on the pyramid, but can help you get a clearance. Basically, to get a clearance, you need to get a job that will sponsor it. Check this out if you get time: news.clearancejobs.com/2021/11/29/how-a-public-trust-can-be-your-path-to-a-security-clearance/#:~:text=A%20public%20trust%20is%20NOT,financial%20positions%20supporting%20the%20government.

[@arifahmed8827]

I am living in the UK for last 3.5 years. Is there any way you can get SC clearence as it required minimum 5 years I have to stay in the Uk?

[@marqueswilsonn]

So what’s you’re saying is you can’t just get the clearance, you have to have a certification and a reason to get one before getting one?

[@dexterlewis7912]

Does a secret clearance detect expunged records??

[@JoshMadakor]

Probably yes, but it's not a DQ, depending on what it was and if you're able to show clear reform :)

[@mawellyankah]

What can you do to help I have cbersecurity certification and then ccna is been difficult to getting job

[@JoshMadakor]

Here you go chief, check this out: kzbin.info/www/bejne/l2mWcoZ9o8SJldU

[@porkbacon7283]

Hello good sir, I'm currently in high-school working my a** off studying cyber security to be prepared for the future. I live in the Philippines and is WGU no different in other universities?

[@JoshMadakor]

I might check out Thomas Edison state university; they have kind of a similar model and they accent international students! I still need to do more research on it though

[@cem7387]

any other sites you recommend for jobs that will help you get a security clearance?

[@JoshMadakor]

Hey Christ. I pretty much listed everything I know here. Of course there are some options like reserves and guard which will allow you to maintain your civilian life and get a clearance. I might look on reddit, maybe there's something I missed :p

[@user-zh7ss6gj2w]

If my half-siblings are bad, will it affect top secret clearance?

[@JoshMadakor]

It’s up to the adjudicator, everyone’s case is different. Just tell the truth about everything during your interviews/poly if you need one ☝️

[@realstephnoguera]

What questions do they ask the spouse when doing a background check for security clearance on an army recruit?

[@XxMobileWizXx]

I am a U.S. Citizen and have a clean record. But my parents arent from here and are not U.S. citizens. Can I get a clearence?

[@filterfreephotography]

Most likely it won’t be an issue. It just adds time to the review process. It might really be more with what the other citizenship is.

[@JoshMadakor]

Lou coming in clutch. Thank you!

[@ucyberwolf]

@@filterfreephotography Seconded. They will did into your immediate family a bit and how deep they go is up to the investigator. Just make sure to answer the questions truthfully.

[@filterfreephotography]

@@ucyberwolf And how deep will also depend on the clearance level -- Secret versus Top Secret. I had people reach out to me that I did not include on the SP form. This tells me that they ask the infamous question, "Who else might know about so-and-so?"

[@sarahgao8300]

My husband and I are both US citizens but I have parents they live in China. Does it impact I obtain clearance?

[@SuperUsmc14]

if i got a weed charge that i did a first offenders program for and got it expunged. Would i be able to qualify for a company to sponsor a Top secret?? i was 21 at the time i am now 24 and of course i dont indulge anymore

[@JoshMadakor]

Hey J. Gibbs, from what I can gather, as long as you are clean now and honest about it, you can probably get the clearance. I would google a bit more and just give it a shot :P

[@SuperUsmc14]

@@JoshMadakor I was doing some research and came across this great video from a lawyer that spoke at Yale that specializes in helping clients obtain and retain their clearances and any wrong doing by the agencies during the process of obtaining a clearance. Check it out and of course thanks for the awesome videos.

[@SuperUsmc14]

@Josh Madakor Here's the video -- kzbin.info/www/bejne/fIDKaHdvg993g5I --

[@SuperUsmc14]

@@JoshMadakor kzbin.info/www/bejne/fIDKaHdvg993g5I

[@thetruthsayer8347]

Can you get security clearance while having dual citizenship?

[@richard1493]

It’s not an automatic disqualifier but it does make the process a little more difficult.

[@JoshMadakor]

(Thanks Spellman), that's pretty much what I've heard. I *think* _some_ jobs in the _actual_ military won't let you have dual citizenship, at least I feel like I've read that somewhere

[@thetruthsayer8347]

Good to know. Thanks

[@richard1493]

@@JoshMadakor I enlisted in 2013 and had a drawn-out security clearance investigation because of my dual citizenship with Russia. From what I recall, what matters with dual citizenship is how prominent it is in your life and how that could possibly affect your allegiance. They look at what your tangible ties are, under what conditions your foreign parent(s) immigrated here, what they did before, etc. It’s probably just a very case-by-case situation judging by how many factors go into it. It is possible, yes, but they are really going to dig into your life and anyone you know.

[@done5060]

Only Public Trust up to Level 6: anything beyond that… you might have to dissociate yourself from your first country… just keep in mind *you were naturalized* Nothing personal from OPM perspectives, it’s just being “security conscious”

[@emadkamel8783]

You did not include where to Apply for Security clearance? I need to start the process.

[@ajramirez77]

Find a job that requires you to have a clearance and will sponsor you, or join the military

[@emadkamel6916]

​@@ajramirez77too old to join 😂

[@popacap21]

got my sec+ AZ900, working on the AZ 104 then the CYSA+

[@JoshMadakor]

Shit yeah, congrats! AZ900 seems like a fun cert

[@trynet2814]

Hello, I just saw a Job in Kuwait, looking at the job description i found my self perfect fit for it but the only issue is they need secret level clearance. So my question to you is Begin an Indian citizen and currently working in India how will i apply for secret clearance? Will i able to get it?

[@ajramirez77]

No. You need to be an American citizen.

[@jayyrock9229]

Must be Secret Clearance eligible and/or ability to obtain a Secret Clearance Must be able to obtain a security clearance Ability to obtain a Secret clearance For copy and paste purposes…lol…I typed it out already so might as well share

[@ivandulya1239]

you are so based

[@JoshMadakor]

Haha, super appreciate that!

[@TheDevOpsEngineer]

What about bad credit score, will that disqualify me?

[@esanpitalitypeter8992]

Josh, pls where's this university located? Do they have online degree course?

[@kbthegoat824]

Great video. How do you know if you hold some type of clearance? I have been investigated before when I took on my civil fed government job in 2015. Then I had another investigation for a high risk public trust clearance, which was granted but I denied the job after the fact because they wanted me to relocate. Been wondering ever since if that clearance would still be active or if it will show up on record.

[@JoshMadakor]

Hey Nick, thanks! And that's a good question. You have to have an FSO check your clearance status in JPAS for you. FSO = Facility Security Officer JPAS = Joint Personnel Adjudication System Here is some information about the clearance process. You don't need to read it, but it might give you some insight. You just need to find an FSO somewhere...somehow... lol www.dcsa.mil/mc/pv/fso/applicants/

[@DCRight72]

If you are no longer in the industry that sponsored your clearance, and it has been more than 5yrs since your last investigation, you likely no longer have a clearance.

[@YuckNasty]

Can you get SC if you have a DUI

[@Skipperloop]

You didnt really even explain how to get security clearance you just said be us citizen is the first step and the different jobs that may require different levels but not actually where do we go to get the clearance and if its a cost how long per clearance etc etc??

[@GeekyAfros]

So basically if a company doesn’t supply it you’re S.O.L. 😂😂😂

[@JoshMadakor]

Yep, you can't even buy it. I've offered to buy it before and I ended up getting hired by them and sponsored for a clearance though lol. Maybe they thought I was serious.

[@johnrogan9420]

Lol...getting a security clearance without being a member of the government or doing work as a contractor for the usa government...jurors...lawyers...NO!

[@mcarl14]

How do you find Security Clearance jobs in Tech/IT. I have a secret

[@JoshMadakor]

What is your secret chief?

[@mcarl14]

@@JoshMadakor Basic Secret

[@JoshMadakor]

Oh a secret clearance, lmao. I thought you were saying you had a secret, like some intel. hahaha. I would check out the following sites: www.clearancejobs.com/ dangerzonejobs.com/ careers.vectrus.com/why-vectrus/jobs

[@trideez3768]

I went to prison in 2008, that’s when they finalized the case. It was for assault with a firearm, would I be able to obtain a security clearance?

[@homiedclown1885]

If you had a dui before, can you get a clearance?

[@davidmaiolo]

Yes, easiest way is to burn your fingerprints in acid and meet my friend, Hector, in Tijuana. He's on Calle 2 by the "hole" between 2-3pm. He can get you a new passport and background. Bring $5k and be prepared to show your tattoos and disclose and gold teeth. You can choose from three names: Bob, Steve or CoffeX. Once you have your papers and identity, find a spouse and start a family. Wait for you children to start college to form a very convincing identity. After this on your daughter's graduation eve, restart this video at 0:01.

[@JoshMadakor]

Thanks for helping out, lmao

[@JoshMadakor]

It's possible but it's up to the person adjudicating the clearance. A lot of people have clearances who have some kind of "background". It just depends. Ultimately when you get hired, you will fill out this big-ass form called an SF-86 where you'll disclose this kind of thing. Then it's up to "powers that be" to approve/deny etc. Try searching on reddit, there are lots of posts like this I bet :P

[@homiedclown1885]

@@davidmaiolo WTF. 😂

[@VictoriaPageMillerArt]

Yes you can - you need to be very upfront about it and explain the scenario. It helps if it was a one time event because everyone makes mistakes. Repeat events are different.

[@trideez3768]

Wsup Josh! Great video. I have a violent felony record of assault with a firearm and possession of drugs with intent to sale. I will never be able to expunge them. Was charged 11+yrs ago. Will I be able to obtain security clearance?

[@Sam-fg9lf]

No

[@trideez3768]

@@Sam-fg9lf ffffuuuucccckkkkk!!! Hahaha I currently have a level one clearance through the TSA. You could have a record but it has to be more than 10+years and certain crimes. Where is the link that has disqualifying from security clearance

[@JoshMadakor]

Hey man. This is a great question, ultimately it's up to the adjudicator that gets their hands on your file. If it was a long time ago and you have show that you have taken steps to become a well-behaved contributor to society, they may grant you varying levels of a clearance. It really just depends :). There is a site somewhere that shows a bunch of adjudication decisions and why they were made, but I can't find it. You could read through some OPM documentation by doing a google search such as "OPM adjudication decision" and see what comes out. Best of luck :o)

[@TheKRID54]

Something I could get if I had a citizenship haha

[@mangolassi5273]

great video on this subject. overall it was informative, me personally i would not get it because i value my privacy and especially with my name and me being muslim it would be a hard pass lol. the US government is way too untrustworthy, not trynna go to gauntanamo bay lmao

[@JoshMadakor]

Lmao, your comment cracked me up, haha

[@mastertainment116]

This didn't help me like I thought it would. I have 5 COMPTIA certs and 1 microsoft security cert and I still don't know WHERE or HOW to get a security clearance. I want to have one BEFORE I start applying to jobs. How do I actually get one? Who do I call for the process? Is it free? These are the questions I am looking for. Like what website do I go to start the process for getting the clearance. I already have the certs and my background is. HOW do I get a security clearance?

[@ajramirez77]

You can't get one by yourself. You're gonna need to get hired by a company that requires a clearance. Or a federal position that requires a clearance. Or you can join the military for a clearance. All cyber jobs in the military require a clearance; usually top secret sci

[@mastertainment116]

@@ajramirez77 - I gave up months ago. lol - That comment I posted was months ago and at that time, I wanted to still give it a try but after researching I believe its truly impossible. Its one of those things where its like - You need money to go to school, but you need a job to get money, but you need an education to get a job. Once I realized that jobs requiring clearance are the only ones offering clearance, (Thus a catch 22) is when I gave up. I work as a System engineer and software developer and have been fine in my career. I just wanted to have clearance to be more hirable, but it didn't matter in the long run.

[@DJReeRee]

Josh I don't know if you need to hear this, but your sooo helpful, your my Clark Kent. You're Sexy, brotherly and accidentally cute. Glad u exist.❤ blessings to you. I'm glad u hear. I'm 1 yr in wgu with my first worthy cert itil 4. Woohoo. 8 more certs to go and a bachelor's o.m.g I'm in heaven.

[@JoshMadakor]

you are too kind lol ❤️ 💦

[@radxradhakrishnan1057]

You never shared how in this video. Total waste of time

[@JoshMadakor]

Yes I did, how can you even say that? lol: 1. Get required certifications (DOD 8570 and DOD 8140) 2. Apply to jobs that will sponsor you 3. Consider applying to less desirable locations for greater chance of acceptance.

[@TheMajesticKnight]

He literally did though

[@staygrinding3817]

I applied for a secret security clearance and forgot to put somr jobs that i worked for a day or 2. Would that have any affect on the process?

[@a.kulangjr9023]

Where did you apply ?

[@staygrinding3817]

@@a.kulangjr9023 I got sponsored by a company

[@Yeeyeeazzhaircut]

If you were already cleared and good to go for a secret clearance and marked down that you had a collections fee you paid off at least 5 years ago and you were upgrading to a top secret for another job, would that affect the adjudication process? (And thst being literally the only mark with the justification). No criminal record, drug use, fraud, or any other bad thing you said yes to.

[@JoshMadakor]

_would that affect the adjudication process?_ Probably not. Especially for something that small, if you are truthful about it, it's more than likely not going to raise any red flags. If you had something small and blatantly lied about it, that wouldn't be good. I've heard of people doing all sorts of drugs in the past and being honest about it, then being granted clearances.

[@homiedclown1885]

If you had a dui before, can you get a clearance?

[@JoshMadakor]

It's possible but it's up to the person adjudicating the clearance. A lot of people have clearances who have some kind of "background". It just depends. Ultimately when you get hired, you will fill out this big-ass form called an SF-86 where you'll disclose this kind of thing. Then it's up to "powers that be" to approve/deny etc. Try searching on reddit, there are lots of posts like this I bet :P!