AUSA Pre-Employment Security Checklist

Checklist Of Required Forms:

SF-86 - Security Questionnaire
- Security investigation data for sensitive positions. The following questions must be answered covering the previous 10 years: 9, 10, 11, 12, 21, 22, 23, 29.
- You have been registered in the on-line security system called E-Qip. You have been sent an e-mail from the Human Resources Office with the E-Qip web site address and answers to 3 "Golden Questions". You should retain that e-mail and refer to it when accessing the E-Qip web site. Initially, please review the "Quick Reference Guide for the Applicant" and the "Frequently Asked Questions about E-Qip". You may need to set up your personal computer as shown in the Web Browser Requirements and Getting Started sections of the "Quick Reference Guide" before completing the form on-line.
- Carefully follow the on-screen instructions and remember the information you provide will be used by investigators to conduct your background investigation. All blocks must be completely filled out with accurate and up-to-date names/dates/addresses/telephone numbers. Please follow instructions to print out signature pages, sign, and date the form.
- Hint: It will be helpful to print out a copy of the SF-86 and complete it in hard copy before sitting down at the computer and completing it online.
  Quick Reference Guide for the Applicant
  Frequently Asked Questions about E-Qip
OF-306 - Declaration of Federal Employment
- Complete blocks 1 through 16a, sign and date block 17a.
OF-612 - Optional Application for Federal Employment and/or Resume/Employment Application
DOJ-555 - Disclosure and Authorization Pertaining to Consumer Reports Pursuant to the Fair Credit Reporting Act
- Review, sign and date the form.
Selective Service Registration Certification - Complete this form and include your registration number if your are a male born after 12/31/1959 and are at least 18 years of age.
Dual Citizenship/Loyalty Statement - Applicant certifies s/he is a dual citizen of the United States and another country. Submit the above and submit one copy of the following, if applicable:
- Letter of explanation stating why the applicant feels s/he is a dual citizen of the U.S. and another country
Foreign Born Relatives or Associates Statement
- Complete this form if you have any foreign-born relatives, foreign-born spouse that you listed on your security questionnaire.
OFI-36 Additional Data
- Complete this form, regardless of citizenship status, for (1) cohabitants; and (2) any foreign-born relatives, foreign-born spouse.
DOJ-488 - Tax Check Waiver - Use the same ink for the candidate's signature and date with no white-outs or erasures. Otherwise, IRS will not accept the form. Revised form was issued 4/00. If you answered on this form that you have had late tax filing(s), did not file tax return(s), have numerous tax filing extensions, or was or currently on a payment plan, the following will be required:
- A detailed explanation(s), copies of all documents pertaining to the years involved and all correspondence with IRS.
DOJ-54 - Bar Affidavit
Letter from the Bar
- You must obtain a letter of good standing from the bar. The letter must verify you are an active member of a state or U.S. Territory bar.
Drug Testing Policy Statement
- Review and retain this statement which applies to all applicants 18 years of age and older being considered for a paid position.
OARM-1B Memorandum of Agreement
SF-87A - Fingerprint Cards
- Fingerprint cards will be mailed to you. You can be fingerprinted at any local law enforcement agency.
- Cards should be signed in the presence of the person fingerprinting you.
Derogatory Information - i.e., bankruptcy, indebtedness, arrests, income tax issues, drug use, etc. If you answered Yes to questions #23, 24, 25, 27, 28 or 29 on the SF86, you must:
- Provide a letter of explanation addressing each derogatory issue
- Provide supporting documents, e.g., canceled payment checks, letter from creditor, court disposition, etc.
OARM-9 - Reminder of Government Attorney Ethical Obligations to Client