Insider's Guide to Security Clearances: Get the Clearance and Land the Job

by Jeffrey W Bennett

Overview

With a security clearance you can get a job or bid on classified contracts with the Department of Defense, Homeland Security, Department of Energy, Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) and so much more. In fact, people with security clearances earn up to 15% more than their non-security clearance counterparts.
You know how government opportunities exist, but there are so many unanswered questions? Well Insider's Guide to Security Clearances not only answers the questions, but walks the reader through the process.
Insider's Guide to Security Clearance gives you the real information and solutions you need to go after that security clearance job. It demonstrates to job seekers and career changers how to apply for the federal personnel security clearance after filling out the job resume. It tells contractors how to apply for a facility security clearance after bidding on the classified government contract.
Inside you'll find answers to your security clearance questions with incredible information you can use immediately.
In fact, don't apply for that job before reading my book. Once you order and receive it, you'll want to read the first three chapters immediately. It's like having a security clearance roadmap and a private guide.

The benefits of reading this book include:
✓ Employees can better understand how to get a very satisfying lifelong career earning more money using their very valuable current skills including cybersecurity, network security, computer security, technology, engineering, IT, finance, and so many more

✓Job seekers can better understand how to apply for those security clearance jobs

✓Company owners can bid on government contracts and understand how to perform on classified contracts and prepare their businesses and employees to do the same

My name is Jeff Bennett and I've been working in this industry for years. I understand the system well and want to share with you my knowledge. I've taught courses in college, given security training to corporations, led security teams, and written many books on the subject. I think you will be pleased with this book. If you like it, please provide a review and recommend it to your friends.
What I've learned after over two decades in the field is that fear and misunderstandings stop people from making good career decisions such as applying for security clearance jobs.
Just like any career goal or dream, you can probably list a few reasons why you should give up before you even try. Here are a few common misconceptions that you should understand. Don't let these stop you:

• I have a bad past; so they won't give me a clearance.
• Everyone will see my personal secrets
• Security clearances cost a lot of money
• It takes years to get a security clearance
• Security clearances are too competitive; they'll never give me one
• I have to have a security clearance before I can bid on a classified contract or apply for a job

Order your copy of Insider's Guide to Security Clearances to get started. It's part of the Security Clearance and Cleared Defense Contractor series.

Visit redbikepublishing.com for links to our security clearance blog and podcast. We also have training at bennettinstitute.com

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781936800896
Publisher:	Red Bike Publishing
Publication date:	04/03/2020
Series:	Security Clearances and Cleared Defense Contractors , #1
Pages:	142
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.33(d)

About the Author

Jeffrey W. Bennett, ISOC, ISP, SAPPC, SFPC is a security expert with experience in the Army, U.S. Government and as a Facility Security Officer (FSO). He holds DoD Certifications including SAPPC, SFPC, ISOC and the ISP certificate number 117. Jeff is enthusiastic about protecting our nation's secrets. He believes that integrity, influence and credibility are paramount qualities required of security professionals. His primary goal is to show Cleared Defense Contractors how to bring about security awareness, build influence within the organization and to make a difference where they work. He speaks, writes, consults and provides products to help professionals better protect sensitive and classified information. Jeff is the author of many books including: Insider's Guide to Security Clearances, ISP and ISOC Master Exam Prep, Get Rich in a Niche- Insider's Guide to Self Publishing and several novels. Contact Jeff: [e-mail] Hear Jeff's Podcast at: https://www.redbikepublishing.com/dodsecure Join NISPOM and ISP Cert training at: https://bennettinstitute.com

Table of Contents

Foreword 13

Some background 16

Summary 20

Note To the Reader 21

A National Level View of Protecting the Nation's Secrets 23

Who this Book is For 25

The Opportunity 25

The Problem 25

The Solution 26

Why Security Clearances 31

A National Level View of Protecting the Nation's Secrets 31

Summary 37

Facility Security Clearances 39

How Defense Contractors Get Facility Security Clearances 40

Summary 52

Personnel Security Clearances 53

The Personnel Security Clearance Process 54

Summary 76

After the Security Clearance 77

Editorial Reviews

Having been tasked with the mission to research all that I could about Security Clearances and the Facility Security Officer (FSO) position at a government contracting firm, it was difficult to find resources on the topic that were available for the up-and-coming FSO. In this book, Mr Bennett gives clear and concise answers to help guide the way for those that haven't been in the industry for long or at all. And with the Kindle edition, it was easy to have the book with me for reference whenever I needed help with knowing which forms to use, what acronyms stand for, and what is the next step in the Security Clearance process. I highly recommend this and other RedBike Publishing books on the subject - they are quite helpful for those new to the industry and those that are refreshing their studies.

The book is great-- cuts to the point on how to get started in this business. Succinctly describes what you need to do to get your business set up to work on clearance contracts. Gives you helpful links, and does a fairly good job at listing out the "to-do's".

This book by Jeffrey Bennett is a tool that every person with a clearance should own; it's a must have. He takes a not so titillating subject and breathes new life into it in a manner that is not only easy to understand but also very thoroughly explained. From the basics to the advanced concepts and everything in between, Jeff's seemingly innate knowledge is apparent and his delivery is nothing short of expert. Whether the reader just received their clearance eligibility or they have had it for their entire career, there is a great deal to be learned from the concepts and information contained therein. The reader will get more than their money's worth from this publication and will undoubtedly be used as a reference and guide for years to come.

As a 30-year security profession who has been involved with government and high-security industrial projects, I find this is an important book. Individuals and companies wanting to obtain and maintain security clearances will find this an excellent resource. Mr. Bennett provides background and an overview of security clearances, description of clearance levels along with the need-to-know, and how to navigate through the intricate application process for those who want to win DOD projects.

Mr. Bennett has excellent credentials for writing this book and his insight into the processes of applying and maintaining clearance is highly informing. He gives a thorough overview of forms and documentation needed to apply and discusses the agencies and departments involved. He provides a detailed description of the application and approval process and details information on the criteria used to make decisions on granting clearance and includes real-world scenarios.

He describes FSO's responsibilities and their relationships with various agencies. He highlights training requirements on topics like, counterintelligence threat awareness, cyber-security awareness, insider threat awareness and he describes employee reporting obligation and procedures.

If you want to learn more, buy the book. It's excellent!

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