Adding Clearance Information

Your security clearance is one of the most important parts of your profile. Recruiters frequently filter candidates by clearance level, so keeping this section accurate and up to date is critical.

Before You Begin

• Know your current clearance level and status.
• Have your investigation and adjudication dates available if possible.

Steps 1. Open Your Profile Editor

Navigate to Profile > Edit Profile and scroll to the Security Clearances section.

2. Add a Clearance Entry

Click Add Clearance and fill in the following fields:

• Clearance Level — Select from:
  • Public Trust
  • Confidential
  • DoE Q or L
  • Dept of Homeland Security
  • Secret
  • Top Secret
  • Top Secret/SCI
  • Intel Agency (NSA, CIA, FBI, etc.)
• Polygraph Type — If applicable, select your polygraph type (e.g., CI Poly, Full Scope).
• Investigation Date — The date of your most recent background investigation.
• Adjudication Date — The date your clearance was formally adjudicated.
• Clearance Granted Date — When your clearance was granted.
• Last Investigation Date — The date of your most recent periodic reinvestigation.

3. Save Your Changes

Click Save to update your profile. Your clearance badge will now appear on your profile and in search results.

Tips

• Clearance dates are stored securely and encrypted. They are never displayed publicly — only used for matching purposes.
• If your clearance is inactive but you held one within the last two years, add it with accurate dates. Many employers can reinstate a recent clearance more quickly than sponsoring a new one.
• Higher clearance levels meet the requirements for lower-level positions, so you will still appear in searches for roles below your level.