If you’re filling out the SF-86 for a Secret security clearance, you’ve likely noticed the form asks for your employment history over the last 5 years, starting from age 18 or later. That part is straightforward.
However, a major inconsistency arises when you answer “Yes” to the question:
“In the last 7 years, have you been fired from a job, quit after being told you’d be fired, or left by mutual agreement following allegations of misconduct or poor performance?”
When you say yes, the e-QIP system prompts you to enter the details of that specific job, even if the employment ended more than 5 years ago.
The problem?
The system will throw an error if you try to submit employment dates outside the 5-year range—even though it’s the system itself that asked you to report it!
Has anyone else faced this issue as well?