Can you keep your security clearance when you get out of the military?

Answer 1

Yes you can. Your clearance stays in the national database (JPAS). A secret clearance is good for ten years. Any government agency will accept it. If you get out and later go back in, your clearance will be still be there provided it is within the time-frame.

Answer 2

You can bring, store and keep your security clearance even if you are already out of the military.

Answer 3

If you have held a clearance within the past 24 months - all it takes to re-instate it is a JPAS entry.

Technically, a security clearance is made up of two things: an _eligibility_ for access to classified material and a _need_ to access classified material.

When you ETS - your need to access classified material goes away but your eligibility remains.

Answer 4

Military security clearance expires upon ETS from service.
If you apply for a contract job or civil service job you will have to fill out more paperwork to re-initiate a new clearance.

Answer 5

FLIGHT LINE BADGE AND SECURITY CLEARANCE ARE TWO DIFFERENT THINGS BUT YOU DON'T GET TO KEEP EITHER ONE. HOWEVER IF YOU GET A JOB WHERE YOU NEED A CLEARANCE THE PROCESS WILL BE A LOT QUICKER BE CAUSE THEY WILL REVIEW YOUR RECORDS AND NOT HAVE TO REPEAT THE WHOLE PROCESS

Answer 6

In the event you go for a job that requires special security, your military personnel files are available for review.

Answer 7

IF you go to work for a DOD facility soon after, they might transfer it.

Do you have a TS or just S?
Secret isn't worth much salt.

Answer 8

No, I had to turn in my flightline badge and sign out when I got out.

Answer 9

yes
you can use it for your next job if you need it