# Public Trust - Moderate Risk

**URL:** <https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/public-trust-moderate-risk/6135>\
**Category:** SECURITY CLEARANCE Q&A\
**Created:** [February 15, 2019, 7:48pm UTC](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/public-trust-moderate-risk/6135 "2019-02-15T19:48:48Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 6\
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**Author:** ![Curious1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/41988e/32.png) [@Curious1](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/u/Curious1)\
**Post date:** [February 15, 2019, 7:48pm UTC](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/public-trust-moderate-risk/6135/1 "2019-02-15T19:48:48Z")

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Had a lot of credit card debt. I contacted a bankruptcy lawyer, researched debt relief companies, etc. I ultimately ended up negotiating the debt with the credit card companies and paid the settled amount in full (it was almost 20k) two months ago. Additionally, I got a Drunk in Public about a year and a half ago. Will I get a Public Trust clearance?

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**Author:** ![Curious1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/41988e/32.png) [@Curious1](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/u/Curious1)\
**Post date:** [February 16, 2019, 8:54pm UTC](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/public-trust-moderate-risk/6135/2 "2019-02-16T20:54:23Z")

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Maybe I should ask what are my chances for getting a Public Trust clearance? I’d be working for a contractor for the FDA. I have been working in a similar position (contractor for CMS - Centers of Medicare and Medicaid) for several years but they didn’t require a Public Trust. I’m very excited for this opportunity so I’m wondering if I won’t pass the clearance. Also, would it behoove me to get a lawyer?

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**Author:** ![investigator721](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/e79b87/32.png) [@investigator721](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/u/investigator721)\
**Post date:** [February 17, 2019, 5:39am UTC](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/public-trust-moderate-risk/6135/3 "2019-02-17T05:39:48Z")

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Public trust is not a clearance. You have some hurdles ahead of you, but a lawyer is probably overkill.

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**Author:** ![Curious1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/41988e/32.png) [@Curious1](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/u/Curious1)\
**Post date:** [February 17, 2019, 7:11pm UTC](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/public-trust-moderate-risk/6135/4 "2019-02-17T19:11:07Z")

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Okay, maybe I put this question in the wrong category. Thanks for the reply. So, do you think that I have a good chance of getting the Public Trust? Is there an interview?

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**Author:** ![backgdinvestigator](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/backgdinvestigator/32/209_2.png) [@backgdinvestigator](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/u/backgdinvestigator)\
**Post date:** [February 18, 2019, 1:11am UTC](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/public-trust-moderate-risk/6135/5 "2019-02-18T01:11:47Z")

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You will probably require a Subject interview for your Tier 2 (moderate risk PT) using the information you have provided.

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**Author:** ![Mr.Beto](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/eb8c5e/32.png) [@Mr.Beto](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/u/Mr.Beto)\
**Post date:** [March 8, 2019, 2:04pm UTC](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/public-trust-moderate-risk/6135/6 "2019-03-08T14:04:09Z")

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Moderate Risk Public Trust Background

Position: Armed Security Guard- Contract

Hi,

I am writing to know the following:

During the course of the investigation or at the end, who informs me about issues or indicates the result of investigation? The company or the federal agency? Send me email or letter?

Thanks