Of course finding a job within security clearance is easier if you are already Security Cleared and have time remaining on your security clearance ticket; however this doesn’t mean that if you aren’t cleared you shouldn’t apply for contracts/jobs. Providing you’re a great candidate and the vacancy doesn’t need to be filled immediately, remember it can take quite a few weeks to become SC, you still have a good chance of securing the role.
It’s worth noting that most security clearances last up to 12 months after the project finishes, obviously if you rejoin a security cleared post within 12 months there is usually no need to go through the process again.
For more details on what it means to be security cleared and the vetting process visit our How to become security cleared page.
Key industries of SC contracts and jobs are:
- Government
- Nuclear Industry
- IT
- Aerospace
- Anti Fraud
- Biometric
- Forensic
Finding a Contract / Job
General jobboard-Technojobs.
Niche jobboard-Security IT Cleared Jobs and contracts.
Recruitment agency-LA International.
Typical search terms for security cleared jobs and contracts
Secruity Cleared Jobs, DV Cleared Jobs, BS Jobs, CRB Jobs, CTC Jobs, EBS jobs, NATO Jobs, Security Cleared Contract Jobs, Security Cleared Analyst Jobs, Security Cleared Oracle Jobs, Security Cleared Developer Jobs, Security Cleared Project Manager Jobs.Security clearance time scales
Obviously different levels of SC take different times to be cleared, bear this in mind when applying:
- Baseline Personnel Security Standard BPSS ( 14 days)
- Counter Terrorist Check ( 30 days)
- Security Check ( 30 days)
- Developed Vetting ( 95 days)
For more information, please visit the following pages to find out about:
Security Clearance Rates of Pay.
Finding Security Clearance Contracts and Jobs.
If you have any questions about Becoming a Contractor or would like further advice please do not hesitate to contact us on 0500 152500/01442 275789 or email: rachel@sjdaccountancy.com.
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