If I file Bankruptcy will I lose my US SECRET security clearance?

[Randall Coroneo]

What is the name of your state?AZ

 

[InsulinRules]

It is possible. The law prevents you from being terminated because of a bankruptcy BUT it does not prevent the security clearance from being revoked. And if your job is requires the revoked clearance, then your position can be terminated then.

Security clearances are not automatically revoked because of a bankruptcy, either, but it certainly doesn't help. If you're going BK because of a bad real estate deal, or a specific event, likely your clearance will stay in effect. If you're going BK because of gambling, alcohol-related problems, or other "moral problems", you're probably in trouble.

 

[enjay]

It's possible, but don't stress yet. Talk to your security officer. The key is to show that you are trying to be responsible about your situation and a bankruptcy *could* reflect better than a bunch of judgements or charge offs.