Parallel Background Investigation/Security Clearance

[secondchance1]

Did some searching through previous posts but couldn't find an answer to this question...

When you are processing for a federal position that requires a security clearance (SF-86) - does the agency conduct its own background investigation or just rely on the entity [OPM?] tasked with providing the security clearance?

I guess logically it wouldn't make much sense to run two parallel investigations, but I suppose certain agencies could have different hiring standards/criteria etc...

If anyone can speak to this I'd appreciate your insight - thanks.

[o2force]

really depends. Some agencies use OPM, others don't

[PaxSR9]

All of my backgrounds were done by OPM. It may depend on whether your position is civilian or 1811.

[RetNC]

As stated before it depends on which agency you are applying. In essence if you apply with the FBI they will do their own, ICE/CBP will do the own, DoS will do their own. Now when you apply to several of these at the same time.....several BI's at the same time !

[secondchance1]

All of my backgrounds were done by OPM. It may depend on whether your position is civilian or 1811.

Should have been more specific - I'm applying for Law Enforcement 'type' positions 1811-1801-0083

[secondchance1]

As stated before it depends on which agency you are applying. In essence if you apply with the FBI they will do their own, ICE/CBP will do the own, DoS will do their own. Now when you apply to several of these at the same time.....several BI's at the same time !

Do those afore mentioned agencies require a SF-86? If so, then that respective agency vets the information contained on it???

[RetNC]

That is correct.

[Wrangler81]

From what I've seen: Most agencies conduct their own "suitability for employment" BI's based on their standards. OPM does the Security Clearance end of things...

[secondchance1]

Got it. Thanks to all...

[Kimble]

From what I've seen: Most agencies conduct their own "suitability for employment" BI's based on their standards. OPM does the Security Clearance end of things...

That's how my BI's were done. I had 2 BI's done while I was an applicant/new hire: 1 done by my agency (1811) for suitability for a sworn LEO position and a separate 1 done by OPM for my security clearance (SSBI for TS clearance).