is it possible for someone on their own to obtain security clearance? the reason i ask is because i'm looking at engineering jobs in the defense industry which require security clearance and i would think one could apply for it on their own, but i just don't know how. anyone know of good resources to help?

1/17/2007 1:13:56 PM

im not sure if they allow an individual to obtain clearance anymore....typically you have to be sponsored by a company that has been approved by the government.

even if they did, it would cost quite a bit of money. i dont know about the cost of a secret, but i know a top secret can cost over $100,000.

every company ive seen that requires a security clearance will pay to have one performed....especially on entry level positions.

1/17/2007 1:18:05 PM

ahh so the individual just can't decide to get one to be more marketable to companies/the government?

1/17/2007 1:19:34 PM

i dont think so based on situations ive dealt with at work before.

1/17/2007 1:23:05 PM

damn that sux; did not know that.

1/17/2007 1:24:14 PM

http://www.clearancejobs.com/security_clearance_faq.pdf

Quote :

"Can I obtain a security clearance on my own? No. You must be sponsored by a government contractor or government entity"

1/17/2007 1:26:39 PM

thanks for that link, gonna check it out

1/17/2007 1:27:22 PM

http://www.thewolfweb.com/message_topic.aspx?topic=392043

1/17/2007 2:18:47 PM