Retention of security clearance

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TykeMerc replied

8 April 2010, 20:48
Originally posted by swamp View Post

Yes. They can terminate it once you leave the door.

In truth, SC is about as transferable as a set of curtains. It will help you get the next gig, but in reality they will probably need to re-clear you anyhow (or get some new curtains).

That's not entirely accurate.

Obviously I'm not stating that I have Clearance as that would be a security breach, but I know of someone who has had their clearance successfully transferred (not redone) 5 times in the last 36 months which included an 11 month gap where it wasn't needed.

What every new role (or transfer of Clearance) does involve is one of the BPSS checks to be carried out by the new client.

JonnyBB it's possible that your employer could ask the DVA to revoke the SC, but that would be a bit unusual, I guess it depends on what terms you left to an extent. Normally their Security Office would hang onto it for 12 months and if in that time they were asked by a suitable ListX company or Government Agency/Dept Security Office transfer it over.
As you've indicated you're already aware on the 12 month mark an unused SC will automatically lapse to non existance.
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swamp replied

8 April 2010, 19:54
Originally posted by JonnyBB View Post

My question then is this - can my current employer terminate my clearance as soon as I step out of the door, or are they bound to keeping it valid for a year afterward?

Yes. They can terminate it once you leave the door.

In truth, SC is about as transferable as a set of curtains. It will help you get the next gig, but in reality they will probably need to re-clear you anyhow (or get some new curtains).

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JonnyBB started a topic Retention of security clearance

8 April 2010, 19:00
Retention of security clearance

Evening all,

I am a week away from leaving my permanent position and stepping out into the world of contracting. My current position requires SC level clearance but unfortunately the contract I have lined up does not.

On confirming my clearance, my current employer stated in a letter that it would last "for ten years or until termination of [my] employment with [them]". I have since read elsewhere however that clearance in general should be transferable within a year of leaving a job that requires it (unless it natuarally expired in that time, of course).

My question then is this - can my current employer terminate my clearance as soon as I step out of the door, or are they bound to keeping it valid for a year afterward?

Thanks in advance for any replies.
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