What form is used for a background investigation?

The form used for any national security investigation is the SF-86 (Questionnaire for National Security Positions).

What is a SF 85 form?

This form will be used by the United States (U.S.) Government in conducting background investigations and reinvestigations of persons under consideration for, or retention of, public trust positions as defined in 5 CFR 731. This form is not to be used for National Security sensitive positions.

What is a T3 security investigation?

T3 is the investigation required for positions designated as non-critical sensitive and/or requiring eligibility for “L” access or access to Confidential or Secret information. T3R is the reinvestigation product required for the same positions. The Standard Form (SF) 86 is used to conduct these investigations.

What is an SF 85 used for?

The shortest and least intrusive form is the SF-85, “Questionnaire for Non-Sensitive Positions.” The SF-85 is used to request NACI investigations to support Low Risk positions. The SF-85P, “Questionnaire for Public Trust Positions,” is used to request a MBI investigation on Moderate Risk positions.

Can sf86 be used against you?

The fact of the matter is that there really is no legal impediment to using an applicant’s admissions of unreported criminal conduct against the applicant in a subsequent criminal prosecution.

What happens if you get caught lying on sf86?

If you lie on the SF-86, you could face fines and/or up to five years in prison. Even if you omit information, that information could be discovered and would be perceived the same as lying.

How long does a T3 investigation take?

The current average OPM processing time for a Tier 3/5 investigation from submission to being closed complete is 163 days for a Tier 3 and 383 days for a Tier 5. Security clearances are not transferrable across agencies.

Does my employer see my SF-86?

The short answer is no – your references won’t see any portion of the SF-86. Any questions they are asked will be directly related to one of the adjudicative criteria, or questions on the SF-86 form. You should rest assured that the information you provide on your SF-86 is meant to remain private.

When to request a periodic reinvestigation ( PR )?

Please note that effective April 1, 2013, the Defense Security Service (DSS), Personnel Security Management Office for Industry (PSMO-I) is only accepting requests for Periodic Reinvestigations (PR) that are within 30 days of the investigation anniversary date.

What are the different types of security clearance investigations?

The following investigations are used in clearance determinations: MBI – (Moderate Risk Background Investigation) – NACLC plus a Personal Subject Interview (PRSI) and written inquiries to employers, schools, and references for past 5 years. T3 or T3R – Tier 3 or Tier 3 Reinvestigation, now replace all NACLC.

What is a single scope background investigation ( SSBI )?

Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) – This is the government-wide investigation required of those who need access to Top Secret classified national security information. This background investigation covers the past seven years of the subject’s activities (or to age 18, whichever is less).

Is the FSO responsible for periodic reinvestigations?

The FSO is responsible for reviewing access records to ensure employees are submitted for PRs as required in the Personnel Security Program regulation. NISPOM paragraph 2-201d states that contractors may be subject to a Periodic Reinvestigation (PR) program as specified by the Cognizant Security Authority (CSA).