My Husband is a Captain in the Air Force and just got force shaped and we are looking for something that he could use the clearance with since he has it.
2007-05-30 09:38:31 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Thanks everyone, he is a navigator right now on c-130's so we can't really think of any jobs in the private sector that need navs, but he has a business degree from the USAFA so maybe we can try doing that.
2007-06-01 04:49:09 · update #1
Bouv442 is right on the ball--but he would be, being an S2. Having obtained a TS clearance and maintained it--that is, not having done anything to jeopardize it--looks good in the records, not to mention making it a lot easier to reobtain a civilian TS clearance. If he wants to stay federal, the FBI, CIA, DIA, and other federal intelligence agencies are always looking for experienced military personnel with a clean history, training, and a clearance... just bear in mind that they usually want you to move to DC for those jobs. The CIA told me I could get a job with them, too, if I'd been willing to relocate to DC, but I opted not to because I wanted to stay in my home state. It's really up to you two. The private sector also has plenty of opportunities for former military with clearances--again, the ClearanceJobs website is a great resource; and there are other websites like it. Try doing a search on it; also, try to keep an eye out for postings about job fairs specifically looking for folks with clearances--that's how I got the job I have now :) Good luck, and be diligent with the research!
2007-05-30 09:53:44 · answer #1 · answered by ಠ__ಠ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can only use the clearance in government or government contract jobs where a clearance is required.
The clearance is not the way to go about getting a job. You cannot match a security clearance to a position. After all, once your husband is out of the service, his clearance is revoked. The fact he had one may allow him to more easily reinstate it.
He is better off trying to match his current skills to a job that he wants. If it so happens that a particular job skill requires the applicant to be able to possess a clearance, that will be to his benefit. I assure you, employers are looking for workers with the right skills for the job. He has to have all those things first.
Without knowing what your husband did, it is difficult to provide advice. I have found that airforce officers are great logisticians (trucking companies, air transport, airline operations), they are good pilots, and if they have been in intelligence operations, then they would probably do well in the CIA, NSA (language helps), or National Reconaissance Office (if they can interpret photos). In these latter job types, the security clearance is a plus.
Sorry I cannot be of more assistance. I spent quite a few years in the service and now I am in private industry. I see a lot of service people coming out of the service leading with their clearance. I would suggest preparing a resume based upon skills and then list the clearance. Don't bother listing access/program codes. Those are not the security clearance and employers, unless they are government, won't know what they mean. Some of the code letters are also classified.
Regards.
2007-05-30 10:01:53 · answer #2 · answered by oda315 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Besides the government, the clearance may help land a job with aerospace companies.
In all honesty, most line officers have top secret clearances. Your hubby shouldn't make a big deal out of it during interviews.
2007-05-30 09:57:51 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Like the above poster said, his clearance is not portable, but his investigation should still be current, so the process would not have to start over again. The company/organization that brings him on would just have to re-adjudicate his access. Have him go to www.clearancejobs.com to start. Thats the best place to look for jobs requiring a clearance.
2007-05-30 09:47:12 · answer #4 · answered by bouv442 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In the NG, the only thing I ever did wiht my Top Secret clearance was change the lock to a safe.
2007-05-30 10:05:16 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the clearance isn't portable but may help him obtain many goverment jobs. He would still have to apply for the clearance but employers may feel more confident in hiring and reassured the clearances need would be granted.
2007-05-30 09:43:25 · answer #6 · answered by Timothy S 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
High end federal jobs such as the FBI and Secret Service. This will even shorting his process of the application. And also good luck.
2007-05-30 09:46:04 · answer #7 · answered by A-Rock 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He could be working for the DOD as a civilian.
2007-05-30 10:29:48 · answer #8 · answered by gregory_dittman 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can work work NSA here in Maryland. They are always hiring and I hear they pay pretty well.
2007-05-30 14:17:11 · answer #9 · answered by nysportsbabe 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
google security clearence jobs it has a link that may be helpful
2007-05-30 10:29:53 · answer #10 · answered by cece e 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋