Interim Secret Security Clearance
Commonly called interim eligibility, interim secret security clearance is a type of temporary security clearance. Interim secret security clearance is a clearance contingent upon a favorable full security check, which includes background investigations and interviews. Interim secret security clearance requests are processed fairly quickly, which allows individuals the security clearance needed to access sensitive information. Interim secret security clearance is authorized through the individual's employer and confirmed through the Defense Industrial Security Clearance Office (DISCO).
DISCO, which is an agency of the Department of Defense (DoD), is responsible for reviewing applications for interim secret security clearance. Individuals needing interim security clearance will be asked to complete an application for security clearance, and applicants will be asked to provide both personal and professional background information on the application. Individuals may be granted interim secret security clearance while the DoD determines if the individual should receive full secret security clearance.
If an individual is denied interim security clearance they will most likely be denied full secret security clearance. An attorney with experience in security clearance issues can assist individuals in obtaining interim secret security clearance. A knowledgeable attorney can provide advice and guidance in regard to completing the security clearance application as well as answering interview questions during the investigative process. If appealing an interim secret security clearance denial, having expert legal representation will be beneficial to the individual.