What does "your case is in the security office" mean? Is it sitting somewhere gathering dust or what?

Question

I have an application pending with a federal law enforcement agency. This is my status.
Category Status Remarks
Pre-Employment Forms completed:All pre-employment forms have been received.
Qualificationscompleted:A review of your work experience and/or education has been completed and you have been found to be qualified at Grade 7
Medical Examcompleted:Medical requirements have been successfully completed.
Structured InterviewcompletedCongratulations! You have passed the interview process.
Drug Screeningcompleted:You have successfully completed the Drug Test requirements.
Background Investigation pending:Your case is in the security office.
Fitnesscompleted:Fitness test has been successfully completed.

It has been over 12 months since date of application

Answer 1

Sounds like you got the job! Or you could be right and it is somewhere gathering dust?! Is there someone you could ask what this means?

Answer 2

I think the only way you will be moving forward is to request an update.
After spending this much time (tests and all) for the job, they really should have given you an answer, or an update.

Mind you, sometimes background checks do take what seem to be ages - but after 6 months they should at least let you know "we are still working on it" or something.

Good luck.

Answer 3

To me it sounds like your background is still being examined by the security office. Good Luck!