Will I lose my current Tier 4 High Risk Public Trust position if my Tier 5 clearance is denied?

qwerty1234511 · August 12, 2026, 9:55am

If my Tier 5 investigation/clearance is denied, could that affect my existing Tier 4 High Risk Public Trust determination or cause me to lose my current job?

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Will I lose my current Tier 4 High Risk Public Trust position if my Tier 5 clearance is denied?

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