What to Expect During Your Security Clearance Background Investigation

Preparing for a security clearance background investigation? Investigations range from a basic credit and criminal background check to in-depth interviews with family and neighbors. From a public trust to an SSBI, here's what to expect.

[@PlasmaCoolantLeak]

I went through an SSBI in order to be one of the people doing background investigations.

[@bheard4u]

How long did it take for the investigation to be complete?

[@aubreys1111]

Nice, now i can apply @ Area51

[@adamm2716]

is this like when they go to your friends houses and ask them if your a good person?

[@toboe4925]

I want to enlist as a 42A in the army and was curious as to if a human resources specialist would be required to undergo a polygraph.

[@RobertBrockwell]

Hello I'm currently filling out my SF-86 Packet. My current employer is CNS Y12. How far do I need to go back on criminal history? I'm 49 years old now but over 10 years ago I had a misdemeanor due to a personal check I had written and it bounced. I paid all my court costs plus completed my probation and all other fees. Do I need to put that on my packet since it was like 15 to 20 years ago?

[@joshuawarren5205]

So when I was 19 I opened my own construction company with a partner, my partner ended up stealing most of my tools and customers so I spent everything I had and maxing out my own credit cards trying to keep my business afloat and even ended up being homeless for a bit. I live in a small town where jobs are scarce for about 2 hours drive one way in any direction. So I haven’t had a chance to pay off all my debt. Would this stop me from getting top secret security clearance? I always paid more than minimum payments and paid before they were due. At 19 I had almost an 800 credit score and have proof of that as well. My debt is only about $11,000 to $12,000 currently so it’s not entirely that much money.

[@a.pimentel]

For secret clearence: If u have an old derogatory that fell off due to lenght of time, should u list it down and try to pay it even tho it has fallen off?

[@rox-tn1cf]

Yes. Its a debt.

[@AndrewCheetah]

If investigators find felony behavior (not violent crime) in your past, even though you weren't convicted, can you be placed under arrest or turned in to authorities?

[@alyagyzmova9252]

Andrew i have the same question...

[@JSmith-vy7pf]

Majority 34 no we won’t turn you in or arrest you. You will need to report it on your SF85/SF86. But we don’t do that lol

[@travisg9294]

Snowden passed it, then he did a big no-no. Security clearance, so many have passed it but have betrayed all expectations, even though their work did so much for them. Snowden was making 200k on his intelligence job. He's one of several too who did the no-no!

[@orbiral6124]

What's the "no no"?

[@CA-rg2wv]

Why you sound like Edward Snowden

[@DroppingBombs4ever]

So when is weed going to be federally legitimized?

[@guyambroise4416]

Criminal records background checks go back how long?

[@alyagyzmova9252]

Acaicia Hogan what if you were 13?

[@JSmith-vy7pf]

Acaicia Hogan not accurate at all! We can see all of your criminal history. We will ask you about a 1996 charge. Although you may not have to list it. We will ask you. Certain questions are have you ever questions. But we will absolutely ask you about criminal behavior. We run your fingerprints for a reason

[@JSmith-vy7pf]

Majority 34 see my comment

[@hackedaccount6972]

@@JSmith-vy7pf Do you check google search history or flagged search queries?

[@nsa6865]

@@JSmith-vy7pf would a Youthful offender non violent misdemeanor (that may have had fbi questioning) pop up? nothing serious enough for me to consider against getting a clearance job. Still desperately want to know though

[@yodaleiheehu3280]

Does the FBI check medical records?

[@100Mmore]

If you’re getting a secret or top secret clearance, you’ll need to give them access to your medical records

[@himehime1629]

@@100Mmore but do they even check them