What is Self-Reporting?
Employees who are in national security positions and have access to classified information are expected to self-report changes or incidents that may impact their clearances. Each agency may have different self-reporting procedures. If you need to self-report, you should contact your agency’s security office. Keep in mind, the issues you're required to report are the same across the federal government.
Self-Reporting Requirements
By law, security clearance holders are required to self-report life events or incidents that could impact your ability to meet security clearance requirements. Even though it's mandatory, self-reporting is also a question of personal integrity. It's also preferable to the incident or change being discovered.
Even if you don't have a clearance, your agency may still require you to report to your security office for certain changes or information. Contact your agency’s security office with any questions regarding your specific situation.
Who to Contact to Self-Report
Who you are will impact who you should self-report to.
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DCSA employees: Check DCSA’s intranet for DCSA employees only for the correct contact
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Military members: Talk to your recruiter or Security Officer at your service duty station
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Federal civilians: Talk to your agency’s Security Officer or Human Resources office for guidance on to whom you should report
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DoD contractors: Talk to your company’s Facility Security Officer