Who issues the Security Clearance? There are dozens of Government agencies that issue security clearances. DoD civilians, contractors and military personnel account for about 88 percent of all security clearances. Almost all DoD clearances are issued by the DoD Consolidated Adjudications Facility (CAF).

WHO issues security clearances?

Security clearances can be issued by many United States Government agencies, including the Department of Defense (DoD), the Department of Homeland Security, the Department of Energy (DoE), the Department of Justice, and the Central Intelligence Agency.

How do I obtain a security clearance?

To obtain a security clearance you must be sponsored by a government agency for a position which requires access to classified information. You must be a U.S. citizen to obtain a security clearance.