New candidates, always fresh
Our database is constantly growing with fresh and unique talent. ClearanceJobs averages over 7,000 new candidate registrations each month. And 40% of our candidates are referrals, resulting in a highly unique database. Plus, ClearanceJobs enjoys a high search engine ranking and is known as a thought leader in the security clearance industry, with a robust news and social media presence.
Our candidates are:
A successful recruiting strategy requires the highest quality candidates. If you require security-cleared professionals, the challenge intensifies. ClearanceJobs connects you only with candidates with active federal clearance, and also those who are career-minded.

Focused. 100% of our candidates are cleared, career-minded U.S. citizens with a background in defense, intelligence, military or federal government work

Talented. Our candidates boast a wide range of skills in technology, engineering, security, aerospace, cybersecurity, finance, intelligence and business.

Passive. 85% of our candidates are currently employed and highly coveted.
Where do our candidates come from?
40% - Referrals
40% of our registered candidates either hear about us from a friend, a military transition office, or through networking. (Dissatisfied job seekers don’t brag about career sites that don’t work. Just sayin’.)
15% - Cross-Posting and Partners
Jobs posted on ClearanceJobs are broadcast to a wide network of job aggregators, social networks, defense and military sites, and ClearanceJobs partners. We’re everywhere, so you don’t have to be.
35% - Search Engine Marketing
ClearanceJobs has a significant online presence. When candidates search for security-cleared jobs or topics on Google, Yahoo or Bing, our site is at the top of natural search results.
10% - Miscellaneous Advertising
We take advantage of traditional and non-traditional marketing efforts to expand our brand and promote our company. Whether it’s a YouTube segment, a billboard campaign in the D.C. Metrorail system or even a booth at the Army Ten-Miler, we make it easy for defense candidates to find us.
Security Clearance Verification
ClearanceJobs is restricted to U.S. citizens with active or current security clearance.
Eligibility requirements for candidates include:
- Self verify security clearance status before registration.
In addition to the requirements listed above, candidate resumes are automatically removed daily due to candidate inactivity on the site.