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By Jonathan Marino jmarino@govexec.com May 17, 2006
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    I find this latest malady troubling in that, in this time of "heightened security," most jobs within ICE/CBP mandate a Top Secret clearance in order to retain the position. Although I've already had a full background investigation and a Top Secret clearance, my renewal is coming due and this leaves me to wonder how long it will take to get it done. What does OIG intend to do; grandfather us until they get around to it or will we be left to the dogs because of their own ineptitude?

    One facet of the whole process that baffles me is why, in this age of electronic data storage and filing, do we have to submit an entirely new application which is time consuming and redundant, especially in the case of personnel who already have Top Secret clearance? Is there no reason they can't simply update the existing information as needed? Having to repeat the entire exercise is a waste of time and money which stands to explain why the DoD is behind the curve. What's needed is a revamp of the process to streamline the system and get the investigations completed in a timely and effective manner. I know logic is an unknown commodity in the government but I had to throw it in there all the same.

    The Gunny

    GovExec.com reader Posted May 18, 2006 8:36 AM

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