Secret clearance
A level of personnel security screening permitting access to Classified information.
Plain English
A higher level of screening required for access to Classified information.
If you’re new here
Different from reliability status, takes longer to obtain, and is required by the position rather than requested by you.
What they probably mean
“A deeper background check for more sensitive material.”
Interpretation offered as humour, not authoritative guidance.
Bureaucracy level
How much government-speak this phrase carries. Playful indicator, not a judgement of anyone using it.
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