I'm wondering about the percentage of individuals who are unable to pass the security clearance process. I'd like to know how common it is for people to fail this important step.
5 answers
noah_smith_researcher
Sun Nov 10 2024
Obtaining clearance documents is not as straightforward as one might assume.
CryptoVisionaryGuard
Sat Nov 09 2024
The National Security Agency rejects just under 10% of applicants seeking these documents.
Valentina
Sat Nov 09 2024
Similarly, the Central Intelligence Agency denies clearance to just under 7% of applicants.
Valentina
Sat Nov 09 2024
The National Reconnaissance Office has a slightly higher rejection rate, denying just over 7% of applicants.