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How to list any clearance on a resume

Each page below gives a one-line direct answer, three correct examples, the placement, what not to include, how long the clearance stays current, and a free clearance line generator prefilled to that level. Public-safe wording only: level, status, polygraph type, and investigation timing. No program names, sites, or investigation details.

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Active clearances

Secret (Active)

Active Secret clearance at the top of your resume.

Top Secret (Active)

Active Top Secret clearance, continuous vetting enrolled.

TS/SCI (Active)

Active TS/SCI, no compartments listed.

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TS/SCI with polygraph

TS/SCI with CI Polygraph (Active)

Active TS/SCI with Counterintelligence polygraph.

TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph (Active)

Active TS/SCI with Full Scope (Lifestyle) polygraph.

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Inactive, expired, or after separation

Secret (Inactive)

Inactive Secret clearance, eligible for reinstatement.

Top Secret (Inactive)

Inactive Top Secret clearance, eligible for reinstatement.

TS/SCI (Inactive/Expired)

Inactive or expired TS/SCI, no current access.

Clearance After Separation

Clearance listed inactive after you separate.

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In process

Interim Secret while final adjudication is pending.

Clearance in Reinvestigation

Reinvestigation open; access still active.

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Continuous vetting

Continuous Evaluation (Continuous Vetting)

DoD Continuous Vetting enrollment on the line.

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DOE and public trust

DOE Q Clearance

DOE Q (Top Secret equivalent) for nuclear access.

DOE L Clearance

DOE L (Secret equivalent) clearance.

Public Trust (Tier 1) suitability determination.

Reviewed by the Good to Go team · Last updated 2026-10-21 · Sources: GSA CALC+, O*NET

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