Navy security clearance?

Question

no criminal background, no repos, no foreclosers, but im sure my credit score is not good. i was turned in to collections for a small med. bill that is now paid. i have partied some money away in the past. i dont have a large amount of debt < 5,000.. most jobs i would like to persue in the navy require a secret clearance, do you think i could get one??? and is there something they look at the most i.e. criminal, credit. ( do only those with execellent credit get the clearance)

Answer 1

As long as you are up front about the credit issues than you should be fine. I&#039;ve worked with a TS (top secret) for a while, and I work in a building where everyone must have a TS, so I&#039;ve had the opportunity to see how this works. Normally, you&#039;ll get the clearance as long as they see it is not a habitual thing. It might take a little longer to get the clearance, but you SHOULD be able to get it. Just do not try to hide anything, and be able to have a good explanation for the things they do find or ask about.  FYI, a Secret clearance isn&#039;t nearly as hard to get.  Just be honest and you&#039;ll be fine.

Answer 2

Credit is the number one reason security clearances don&#039;t get approved.  If yours is bad, you probably won&#039;t get it.

Answer 3

you will be fine!

Answer 4

Secret, no problem.

Top Secret and higher, most likely okay but there will be an investigation and you have to explain things at an interview.

Answer 5

They are mostly concerned with criminal stuff. Even the stuff you have been told is not on your record, they will see it.