You can check on your clearance three ways:
- Joint Personnel Adjudication System (JPAS)
- Security Investigations Index (SII)
- Call DoD at 1-888-282-7682
- Joint Personnel Adjudication System (JPAS)
- Security Investigations Index (SII)
- Call DoD at 1-888-282-7682.
How do I Check my security clearance status?
The Defense Information System for Security (DISS) can be used by your FSO to check your clearance status for Department of Defense security clearance holders. Scattered Castles is the security clearance system of record for Intelligence Community security clearance holders.
How do I check the status of an adjudication or clearance?
For status checks on adjudications or clearances that are not in the system, you will have to contact the responsible adjudicating or clearance granting entity. FOIA / Privacy Act / Civil Liberties
Can a security clearance be checked with multiple agencies?
Unfortunately, the two systems don’t communicate information back and forth, so if you hold a security clearance with multiple agencies and need to verify your status, you may need to have your security officer check multiple systems. Your Personnel Security Investigation (PSI) may be either current or expired.
What does a secret clearance background check look for?
A secret clearance background check looks primarily at the most recent 10 years of your life. Obviously, if the investigator is paying attention, they'll see any criminal records no matter how long ago, so just make sure you answer all questions about convictions honestly AND ACCURATELY.
Can I check my security clearance status?
To determine the current status of your security clearance, please contact the agency's personnel security office that granted your clearance. If you are a contract employee, your company's facility security officer may also be able to assist you.
How do I access Jpas?
The requirements for registering for access to JPAS are that your facility must be in-process for a FCL, and that the employee who is going to be your Primary Account Manager in JPAS must have at least an Interim Secret Eligibility and an opened National Agency Check/Local Agency Check with a Credit Check (NACLC) ...
How do I get a copy of my secret clearance?
You can find the form and contact information for submitting your request at the DCSA.mil website, or at ClearanceJobs.com. Your request can be emailed, faxed or mailed. Regardless of how you submit your request, you'll need to provide photocopies of two forms of identification.
What is a Jpas security clearance?
The Joint Personnel Adjudication System (JPAS) was used as the “security clearance system of record” for most DoD security clearances. In March 2021, the use of JPAS was phased out and replaced by the DoD's Defense Information System for Security (DISS).
What is Jpas record?
JPAS is the system of record for personnel security ad- judication, clearance and verification and history. JPAS has two applications. The Joint Adjudication Man- agement System (JAMS) and the Joint Clearance and Access Verification System (JCAVS).
How do I prove I have a security clearance?
If you're currently employed, checking on your clearance is easy – simply request your Facility Security Officer inquire about the status of your clearance. The vast majority of clearance holders are cleared through the National Industrial Security Program (NISP).
How long are secret clearances good for?
10 yearsConfidential level clearance, the lowest security threat, is good for 15 years. Secret clearance lasts 10 years. Top Secret clearance must be reinvestigated (reauthorized) every 5 years. This assumes no incidents or allegations arise that would cause the government to scrutinize your clearance.
How do I get a copy of my e QIP?
How do I obtain a copy of my previously completed e-QIP/Standard Form (SF) application? If you are currently in contact with your agency's Human Resources (HR) or Security Office (SO) and need access to your previously filled-out e-QIP/Standard Form (SF), you may request that access via your agency's HR or SO.
What is the phone number to call for background checks?
The systems a vetting professional should attempt to check before contacting DCSA for status are: If checking these systems is not possible at your agency and you are a designated Security Officer with DCSA, you may call the DCSA Telephone Liaison at 724-794-5228 to check the status of a background investigation.
What is the phone number for DCSA?
If checking these systems is not possible at your agency and you are a designated Security Officer with DCSA, you may call the DCSA Telephone Liaison at 724-794-5228 to check the status of a background investigation. For status checks on adjudications or clearances that are not in the system, you will have to contact the responsible adjudicating ...
Why is it important to know your security clearance?
Whether you’ve obtained a security clearance in the past or currently hold one, knowing your clearance status – including expiration date, issuing agency and other details – is important both for your career progression and your job search.
What is the NISP for clearance?
The vast majority of clearance holders are cleared through the National Industrial Security Program (NISP). The Defense Information System for Security (DISS) can be used by your FSO to check your clearance status for Department of Defense security clearance holders.
Do you need to check multiple security systems?
Unfortunately, the two systems don’t communicate information back and forth, so if you hold a security clearance with multiple agencies and need to verify your status, you may need to have your security officer check multiple systems. Your Personnel Security Investigation (PSI) may be either current or expired.
Can I check my security clearance if I'm not employed?
If you’re not currently employed, the process of ascertaining your security clearance status becomes a bit trickier. If you’re on friendly terms with your last employer or security officer, you can make an inquiry of them.