Re-centralised

Let’s look at a the SF-86 Security Clearance Form, and compare the wording to a Job Application i have in front of me at the moment*. I’m not going to say which is which. You should be able to determine which is which, but you must admit – the wording in both is striking.

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* – I’m not going to disclose what & where the job is, but I will say the job pays 9$ usd / Hr and offers no benefits.

With that in mind, I’m not sure what exactly to think. Well, other then I may as well try to get security clearance while I’m being investigated.

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In connection with my application for employment and as a condition of continuing employment, I understand that investigative background inquiries may be made on me including previous employers, schools, consumer credit, criminal convictions, motor vehicle, and other reports. These reports may include information as to my character, work habits, performance, education, compensation, and experience along with reasons for termination of employment from previous employers. Furthermore, I understand that the company may be requesting information from various federal, state, and other agencies which maintain records concerning my past activities relating to my driving, credit, criminal, civil, and other experiences as well as claims involving me in the files of insurance companies. I authorize without reservation, any party or agency contacted to furnish the above mentioned information and release all parties involved from liability and responsibility for doing so.

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Background investigations for…are conducted to gather information to show whether you are reliable, trustworthy, of good conduct and character, …. The information that you provide on this form may be confirmed during the investigation. The investigation may extend beyond the time covered by this form when necessary to resolve issues. Your current employer may be contacted as part of the investigation, even if you have previously indicated on applications or other forms that you do not want your current employer to be contacted.

In addition to the questions on this form, inquiry also is made about your adherence to security requirements, honesty and integrity, vulnerability to exploitation or coercion, falsification, misrepresentation, and any other behavior, activities, or associations that tend to show the person is not reliable, trustworthy, or loyal. Checks…may be made about your spouse or other cohabitant.

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How about:

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I authorize, without any reservation, any party or agency contacted by the Employer, or this employer