[thelist] Re: OT: Security Clearances

[Andy McNabb]

> Subject: Re: [thelist] OT: Security Clearances
>
> Although it does leave you in an unfair position when you are well qualified
> for the position, and would have no problems getting a security clearance...
>
> I'm surprised that some of the more reputable (non-government) security
> agencies  (Pinkertons etc) do not offer a "Private" security clearance
> service.  For a fee, they would just do a background check, interviews etc,
> and give you a certificate stating that you "should" be able to get a
> security clearance without any problems.
>
> Bob.

There are commercial companies that do the equivalent - a background record
check and criminal search - but these can't, and shouldn't be substituted
for a government clearance.


Andy