How to List TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph (Active) on a Resume (Examples)
TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph (Active) is one of the clearance lines a GovCon recruiter screens for first. Here is how to write it, where to put it, and how long it stays current.
Updated Oct 21, 2026 · Data: GSA CALC+
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List it as: TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph | Active | Polygraph completed 2023. 'Full Scope' (also called Lifestyle) covers both CI and lifestyle; spell it out.
Hiring tip · Public-safe wording only: level, status, polygraph type, and investigation timing. No program names, sites, or investigation details.
Three correct ways to list it
TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph | Active | Polygraph completed 2023TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph | Active | Polygraph completed 2022 | Enrolled in Continuous VettingTS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph (Active) | Polygraph completed 2021Where to put it on the resume
- Directly under your name and contact info, as the first line a recruiter sees.
- On LinkedIn: the headline or the first line of the About section, level and status only.
- Never in the skills list, the footer, or the last line of the resume.
OPSEC: leave this off the resume
- Program names, codewords, or compartments (SAP/SCI caveats).
- Specific sites, facilities, or geographic details.
- Sponsoring agency, unit, or office designations.
- Anything copied from your SF-86 or investigation paperwork.
- Polygraph questions, topics, or results.
- Investigation case numbers, or reinvestigation dates beyond the adjudication year.
Hiring tip · If you are unsure whether a detail is public-safe, leave it off. A contractor recruiter only needs level, status, polygraph type, and investigation timing.
Currency after separation
Full scope polygraph currency varies by agency; many require a polygraph within a recent window, commonly five years. Access ends at separation; reinstatement is typically possible within 24 months if the investigation is current. Confirm polygraph currency with your FSO or security office.
Common mistakes for this clearance
- Writing 'lifestyle' only without 'Full Scope'; use the full term recruiters and contracts use.
- Listing polygraph questions or lifestyle topics.
- Adding SAP/SCI caveats or program names.
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Prefilled to TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph (Active). Adjust the level, status, polygraph, and investigation details, then copy the result directly under your name.
TS/SCI with Full Scope (Lifestyle) Polygraph | Active | Enrolled in Continuous VettingTS/SCI (Active)Hiring tip · Add Continuous Vetting only if you are enrolled. It tells a contractor your investigation is current without waiting on a periodic reinvestigation.
Share link encodes only level, status, polygraph, and year. No names or sensitive details.
Questions about this clearance line
What is the difference between Full Scope and CI?
A Full Scope (Lifestyle) polygraph covers both counterintelligence and lifestyle topics. A CI polygraph covers counterintelligence only. List the one you actually completed.
Should I say 'lifestyle poly' or 'Full Scope poly'?
Use 'Full Scope Polygraph.' It is the term contracts and recruiters use. You can add '(Lifestyle)' once if you like, but do not use 'lifestyle' alone.
How long is a Full Scope polygraph current?
It varies by agency, often around five years. Access also depends on a current investigation. Confirm with your FSO before stating currency.
Reviewed by the Good to Go team · Last updated 2026-10-21 · Sources: GSA CALC+, O*NET
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Active TS/SCI with Full Scope (Lifestyle) polygraph.
Public-safe wording only: level, status, polygraph type, and investigation timing. Never list program names, sites, sponsors, or compartments. Confirm your current status with your FSO or security office before you write it.
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