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Security Clearance Center

Security clearances are special statuses assigned to people as a method of trusting them access to sensitive, classified, and confidential information.

Obtaining a security clearance will broaden the number of jobs you’re eligible for, prove to employers that you’re a trustworthy candidate, and potentially earn you a higher salary premium. Use these resources to learn about how you can earn a security clearance, and how to do so:

GovCentral’s Resources

• <a href= “http://govcentral.monster.com/benefits/2332-5-steps-to-gaining-a-security-clearance”>5 Steps to Getting a Security Clearance

• <a href= “http://govcentral.monster.com/benefits/413-how-to-obtain-a-security-clearance”>How to Obtain a Security Clearance

• <a href= “http://govcentral.monster.com/benefits/352-security-clearance-101-maximize-your-earnings”>Security Clearance 101: Maximize Your Earnings

• <a href= “http://govcentral.monster.com/benefits/2333-am-i-eligible-for-security-clearance”>Am I Eligible for Security Clearance?

• <a href= “http://govcentral.monster.com/careers/articles/413-obtaining-a-security-clearance”>Obtaining a Security Clearance

• <a href= “http://govcentral.monster.com/benefits/2329-the-benefit-having-security-clearance”>The Benefit of a Security Clearance

• <a href= “http://govcentral.monster.com/benefits/2330-3-levels-of-security-clearance”>3 Levels of Clearance

• <a href= “http://govcentral.monster.com/benefits/2327-dont-let-your-security-clearance-expire”>Don’t Let Your Security Clearance Expire

• <a href= “http://govcentral.monster.com/benefits/2331-what-is-a-background-investigation”>What Is a Background Investigation?

• <a href= “http://govcentral.monster.com/careers/2128-security-clearance-job-fairs”>Clearance Only Job Fairs

Security Clearance Forms

• <a href= “http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF86.pdf”>Standard Form 86, Questionnaire for National Security Positions

Government Links

• Department of State Security Clearance Website

• OPM Security Clearance Guide