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Is it ethical to leave a position soon after getting TS/SCI clearance?
No, it is not unethical.
Do you think the company would have any qualms about firing you or laying you off if it were advantageous to them, even if it were very inconvenient for you? You could give up ...
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Can an employer reject a job application based on not having a passport?
Of course they can ! If the job requires UK nationality (or more specifically UK passport) then that is exactly what they want and that is exactly what they are doing.
(Most government projects in ...
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Security Clearance - How do I explain that I lived in a "problem" country while working remotely?
Background checks always start with statements from you. They will give you an opportunity to tell them where you lived, who you worked for, who your friends and relatives are, what trouble you have ...
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Can an employer reject a job application based on not having a passport?
Answer: Yes, they can!
I believe you are confusing a background check with obtaining security clearance.
A background check is simply verifying you have no criminal record.
Security clearance is ...
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Can an employer reject a job application based on not having a passport?
The employer is not rejecting your application because you do not have a passport, they are rejecting you because the job you are applying to requires a security clearance and they cannot perform a ...
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Are there lifestyle restrictions if you work for a firm requiring top secret clearance in the US?
Just for clarity's sake, DoD Secret is not a Top Secret clearance. Those are separate levels of restricted access. Additionally, requiring an "active" clearance means you must already be ...
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Is it ethical to leave a position soon after getting TS/SCI clearance?
I don't think ethics is the primary concern. You need to consider what you can get from your Master's degree compared to what you can get with a security clearance. An active security clearance is ...
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Client cross checking security clearance application against name on billing
My instinct would be to treat it as a Social engineering/Phishing scam until proven otherwise.
When it comes to things like Security questions - If someone needs my identity confirmed, then they can ...
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My access denied to Rolls Royce Submarine (as a supply chain player) by MOD because I was born in Iraq! Can I challenge them?
Governments can deny just about anything they feel like on grounds of "national security"; that's just the reality of the world.
You can challenge it, but your chance of success is just ...
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Is it ethical to leave a position soon after getting TS/SCI clearance?
As the others have said, no it is not unethical, however; you are likely short-changing yourself long-term if you don't maintain the clearance. Cleared professionals tend to make a premium over non-...
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Security Clearance - How do I explain that I lived in a "problem" country while working remotely?
Buckle up, it might get rough.
But it also might not. It's really hard to predict.
Assuming you actually do mean "security clearance" not "something kinda like a security clearance"...
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Can you apply for security clearance on your own?
No, you cannot.
There are many reasons that you cannot do this on your own, but the most pertinent one being that clearances are only granted to individuals who need to be able to use them. Since you ...
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Report foreign travel during job transition? (Security Clearance)
You should report to both companies.
As a security clearance holder, your responsibility to report foreign travel is to the government, not to a particular company. Your company's security officer is ...
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Security Clearance - How do I explain that I lived in a "problem" country while working remotely?
For the purposes of this answer I am assuming a Public Trust, which is one of the easiest types of clearances to get. So if a person cannot meet this level it is safe to assume they will not meet ...
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Prospective employer is asking which govt client I've worked for in my current employer, what do I do?
This seems sketchy, because it is sketchy.
From a business perspective:
You recognize that you have agreed to a non-disclosure agreement.
Your current employer's client list is proprietary ...
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Does being prescribed anti-depressants, look bad to employers during security clearance background-check (US)?
No, this should not affect your chances.
First off, the background check for a government clearance is pretty in-depth, and would likely only be happening after you are given a job offer. All of this ...
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Background checks for UK/US government research jobs, and mental health difficulties
I can only really speak to the UK side of security clearances, but the ones here that start getting in-depth into your personal/private life are Enhanced Security Check (eSC) and Developed Vetting (DV)...
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Is it possible to apply to positions that require security clearances as a non-US citizen?
It's been over 40 years since I've had to deal with security clearances and I'm certain that things have changed, so a quick internet search found:
Non-U.S. citizens do not qualify for a security ...
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Is there a minimum length of time I need to be a US citizen for, to be eligible for security clearance?
A citizen is a citizen is a citizen. There are caveats, though.
There is likely to be a fair chunk of time between when you apply for citizenship and when you receive it. It is a long and ...
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Clearance and prior termination
You really have no choice but to be honest and list the various things that have happened. You do get some leeway at how terse you choose to write each item but at the same time do not write ...
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Interim secret clearance question
I've had both internships and full-time work in the defense industry. I've never heard of anyone only getting an interim clearance. They usually grant an interim after you submit the paperwork and ...
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How intrusive is the vetting process for an Australian security clearance?
Australian Security & Defense interviews can be pretty intense, but questions like 'how many partners have you had' are generally not of any importance.
The things that they ask you about relate ...
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Politely declining security clearance request
Also, TS is not required for my position, but is a good plus.
Justification for a clearance is required. If you do not need one (or one of a particular level or into a particular program) to do your ...
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Can I get security clearance without having a company sponsor me?
Find an employer willing to sponsor you.
The information you've found is correct, it's (typically) up to the employer to sponsor the clearance. It's an expensive process.
The problem you're facing ...
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Can an employer reject a job application based on not having a passport?
All of my nationalities : I declared ones I am national of other than 1
I have a feeling this is why they rejected you, not because you don't have a passport. If you're a UK Citizen, you should be ...
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Is it ethical to leave a position soon after getting TS/SCI clearance?
I agree with the other answers that it is not unethical, however there is another tack you could consider.
Given the economic uncertainty with Covid 19, the company may welcome the opportunity not to ...
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Does a Public Trust Check include a SF85P?
The public trust form will require you to list all jobs. All gaps must be explained. The investigator will confirm with the companies the dates, and maybe the titles, but probably not looking for a ...
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Security Clearance for a dual-like naturalized U.S. citizen
The Office of the Director of National Intelligence has a section for Security Executive Agent - Policy. The one specific for your question is Security Executive Agent Directive-4 (SEAD-4) (PDF) ...
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Can an employer reject a job application based on not having a passport?
No actually you can get DV clearance with out a passport - I have direct personal experience.
I went for an avowed job at HMGCC (think sort of like the NSA) which was a DV clearance (TS in USA ...
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Obtaining SCI with current TS security clearance; does it help the process?
I held a TS for a number of years. When I joined my current company in early 2017, they upgraded it to a SCI (I didn't even know I needed it until after I started) without a new investigation. My ...
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