Hi all,

A couple of questions.  I was recently deemed unsuitable for employment at CIA.  I received my letter after only having filled out, sent in, and had a phone conversation with a representative about my SF-86.  No polygraph, no nothing beyond filling out the form and having the phone interview.

I am now interviewing for a position that will require a Secret clearance.  My question is, if the interview for the new position goes well and they decide to move forward on the Secret clearance, will my previous SF-86 be in play even though I never had a polygraph or anything?  Having only filled out an SF-86, will I register on any of the databases used for a Secret clearance background checks?  Also, how difficult is the process of getting a Secret clearance as opposed to a Top Secret clearance (somewhat of a modification of a previous question I posted...and thanks for the responses to that!)?  Obviously, having already been bounced once, I know I run the chance of that happening again, but this is not a Federal agency so the process may be different.  Anyways, any responses would be much appreciated.

-Micawber78

Thanks NSA,

What exactly do you mean by serious?  I am definitely going to be honest with them if the topic of any previous processing comes up.   

-Micawber78