Security clearance

National Security Compensation on the Rise

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Thursday, February 16, 2023

DHI Group, Inc. (NYSE: DHX) announced today that ClearanceJobs, its leading career marketplace for security-cleared professionals in the defense industry and national security, has released its 2023 Security Clearance Compensation Report.

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  • DHI Group, Inc. (NYSE: DHX) announced today that ClearanceJobs, its leading career marketplace for security-cleared professionals in the defense industry and national security, has released its 2023 Security Clearance Compensation Report.
  • “The 2023 Security Clearance Compensation Report highlights that it pays to be cleared,” said Evan Lesser, Founder and President of ClearanceJobs.
  • “The national security job market remains strong and with nearly full employment across the workforce, the competition to both attract and retain cleared talent is fierce.
  • With an economy that is under pressure with rising costs, cleared candidates are pushing for higher compensation.”
    The Security Clearance Compensation report includes cleared compensation by state, occupation, education, security clearance level and other criteria.

Christina Lake Affirms Mark Aiken’s Appointment as CEO

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Tuesday, September 20, 2022

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Sept. 19, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Christina Lake Cannabis Corp. (the Company or CLC or Christina Lake Cannabis) (CSE: CLC) (OTCQB: CLCFF) (FRANKFURT: CLB) is pleased to announce that further to the news release dated August 4, 2022 , Health Canada has cleared Mark Aikens mandatory Security Clearance and he has been officially been appointed as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Company, effective September 16, 2022.

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  • VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Sept. 19, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Christina Lake Cannabis Corp. (the Company or CLC or Christina Lake Cannabis) (CSE: CLC) (OTCQB: CLCFF) (FRANKFURT: CLB) is pleased to announce that further to the news release dated August 4, 2022 , Health Canada has cleared Mark Aikens mandatory Security Clearance and he has been officially been appointed as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Company, effective September 16, 2022.
  • Following Mr. Aikens appointment as CEO of Christina Lake Cannabis, current interim-CEO Joel Dumaresq has stepped down from this position.
  • About Christina Lake Cannabis Corp.
    Christina Lake Cannabis is a licensed producer of cannabis under the Cannabis Act.
  • Christina Lake Cannabis also owns a 99-acre plot of land adjoining its principal site.

ClearanceJobs Releases Annual Compensation Report for Security Cleared Talent

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Wednesday, March 9, 2022

"The shifts we saw in our 2022 Compensation Report are all relatively small," noted Jill Hamilton, editor of ClearanceJobs.

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  • "The shifts we saw in our 2022 Compensation Report are all relatively small," noted Jill Hamilton, editor of ClearanceJobs.
  • The Security Clearance Compensation report includes cleared compensation by state, occupation, education, security clearance level and other criteria.
  • Access The 2022 Security Clearance Compensation Report:
    The 2022 Security Clearance Compensation Survey was administered online by ClearanceJobs from September 17, 2021 and December 31, 2021.
  • ClearanceJobs is the largest security-cleared career marketplace specializing in defense and intelligence jobs for professionals with security clearance.

New Service assists individuals in obtaining a Government Security Clearance

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Wednesday, June 2, 2021

WASHINGTON, June 2, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --SponsorMyClearance.com is a new service that helps individuals obtain a U.S. Government Security Clearance.

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  • WASHINGTON, June 2, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --SponsorMyClearance.com is a new service that helps individuals obtain a U.S. Government Security Clearance.
  • The company provides a directory listing to Employers of candidates willing to be considered for employment positions involving sponsorship for a new or upgraded government security clearance.
  • SponsorMyClearance.com assists these employers by directly identifying people who have an active interest in obtaining a new or upgraded clearance.
  • Having a government security clearance is not only a matter of pride by contributing to important national security issues, but it is also marketable for job seekers.

ClearanceJobs Releases Annual Compensation Report for Security Cleared Talent

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Wednesday, March 3, 2021

"The 2021 Security Clearance Compensation Report displays the strengths of the national security workforce despite the many challenges the past year delivered," said Evan Lesser, Founder and President of ClearanceJobs.

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  • "The 2021 Security Clearance Compensation Report displays the strengths of the national security workforce despite the many challenges the past year delivered," said Evan Lesser, Founder and President of ClearanceJobs.
  • The Security Clearance Compensation report includes cleared compensation by state, occupation, education, security clearance level and other criteria.
  • Cleared employers can view or download The 2021 Security Clearance Compensation Report.
  • The 2021 Security Clearance Compensation Report survey was administered online by ClearanceJobs from September 17, 2020 to December 31, 2020.

Kymeta and Blue Edge Global Strategic Partnership Delivers Real World SATCOM Field Training with Military Trained Specialists

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Tuesday, March 2, 2021

Together, Kymeta and Blue Edge Global will offer downrange training with a team of military SATCOM specialists to the Department of Defense (DoD), Ministry of Defense (MoD) and Emergency Services teams globally.

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  • Together, Kymeta and Blue Edge Global will offer downrange training with a team of military SATCOM specialists to the Department of Defense (DoD), Ministry of Defense (MoD) and Emergency Services teams globally.
  • Kymeta and Blue Edge Global provide training by their internal training specialists to ensure the smoothest transition for products and services implementation for Kymetas new customers and downrange teams.
  • The partnership with Blue Edge Global enables on-location real-time training with Kymetas technology, while meeting any time constraints or security clearances needed.
  • Blue Edge Globals team of security-cleared SATCOM experts will be able to deliver that training when our customers need it.

Hiretual Launches Transformative AI Sourcing Enhancements to Simplify Security Clearance Recruiting

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Thursday, December 17, 2020

Hiretual today announces the launch of new AI Sourcing updates to help talent acquisition teams boost accuracy when identifying candidates with security clearances on professional websites.

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  • Hiretual today announces the launch of new AI Sourcing updates to help talent acquisition teams boost accuracy when identifying candidates with security clearances on professional websites.
  • With this feature, recruiters can view why a candidate on Hiretual is tagged for a specific clearance.
  • Hiretuals Security Clearance sourcing is a secure and trusted source for talent pool data to build targeted clearance searches in minutes.
  • Hiretual provides built-in tools and functionalities to help employers comply with OFCCP guidelines when sourcing for talent in our platform.

HEXO Corp. Acting Chief Financial Officer Trent MacDonald Moves Into Permanent Role

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Monday, November 9, 2020

OTTAWA, Nov. 09, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HEXO Corp. (HEXO, or the Company) (TSX: HEXO; NYSE: HEXO) is pleased to announce that Trent MacDonalds security clearance request under the Cannabis Act has been granted by Health Canada.

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  • OTTAWA, Nov. 09, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HEXO Corp. (HEXO, or the Company) (TSX: HEXO; NYSE: HEXO) is pleased to announce that Trent MacDonalds security clearance request under the Cannabis Act has been granted by Health Canada.
  • As previously announced, Mr. MacDonald had been appointed to the Companys executive leadership team in the acting role of Chief Financial Officer, with his permanent role as Chief Financial Officer to commence upon the successful completion of Health Canadas security clearance process for key personnel.
  • With his security clearance having been granted, Mr. MacDonald now moves into a permanent role as Chief Financial Officer.
  • HEXO is now in a very strong financial position, having already taken the impairments and write-downs that continue to plague the cannabis industry, while also having plenty of working capital and cash, said Trent MacDonald.

EEAS Vacancy Notice: Contract Agent FGIII – Finance and Contract

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Tuesday, September 15, 2020

We are:It also supports the High Representative in his capacity as Vice President of the Commission with responsibility for the co-ordination of all aspects of the external action of the European Union.

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We are:

    • It also supports the High Representative in his capacity as Vice President of the Commission with responsibility for the co-ordination of all aspects of the external action of the European Union.
    • The EEAS works in close cooperation with Member States, the Council and relevant services of the European Commission.
    • The Operations sector provides the link between HQ and field operations including the Regional Security Officers (RSO) network.
    • The Strategy Sector is responsible for the drafting of security policies, instructions, security trainings, preparing, and publishing the Country Threat Assessments.

We propose


    A challenging position of Finance and Contract Assistant in the Resources and Logistics Sector in the Field Security Division – contract agent FGIII as per article 3b of the Conditions of Employment of Other Servants of the European Union (CEOS). The successful candidate will be part of a motivated team with a strong emphasis on collaboration and teamwork.

We look for

  • We are seeking a highly motivated colleague who will
    • Ensure the initiation of financial transactions in accordance with legality, regularity, internal procedures and sound financial management;
    • Contribute to the preparation of the annual budget including reserving the budget appropriations according to the evolution of the existing and envisaged contracts;
    • Prepare and contribute to procurement procedures and contract management of supplies and services contracts for Security Services, Radio installations and maintenance, purchasing and maintenance of Armoured Vehicles and other security equipment;
    • Contribute to the  reporting and monitoring on budgetary commitments, expenditures and recoveries;
    • Ensure liaison with EU counterparts in EU Delegations, inter alia Heads of Administration, Delegation Security Coordinators and Regional Security Officers – on the situation and advancement of security equipment purchasing and deployments;
    • Coordinate with horizontal HQ functions, i.e. Procurement, Finance and Contracts, Budget and Legal Affairs Divisions, on budgetary, procurement and legal matters;
    • Prepare periodic budgetary and financial reporting;
    • Contribute to responses to and follow-up of observations and recommendations following audits performed by ex-post control, Internal Audit Division, Internal Audit Service and/or the European Court of Auditors.

Legal basis


    The vacancy is to be filled in accordance with the conditions stipulated under the Conditions of Employment of Other Servants of the European Union (CEOS). 1 The successful candidate will be offered a contract agent position (Function group III); renewable contract for a maximum duration of 6 years (with a valid CAST exam).

Eligibility criteria

  • Candidates for this contract agent III post should:
    • (i) have passed a valid EPSO CAST in a valid FG for this post
  • or

Selection criteria

  • Furthermore: 
    • experience of working in a team in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural environment;
    • have a good command of the EU specialised IT tools (ABAC, ABAC assets, Ares,);


    would be considered as strong assets.

Specific conditions of employment


    The signature of the contract will be subject to prior favourable opinion of the Medical Service.  The successful candidate might be required to undergo security vetting if she or he does not hold already a Personal Security Clearance to an appropriate level, in accordance with relevant security provisions.

Equal opportunities


    The External Action Service applies an equal opportunities policy.

Application and selection procedure2

    • Please send your CV and cover letter (with your EPSO CAST number) via email to [email protected] Deadline for sending applications: 27 September 2020at 18.00 (CET).
    • Candidates shall draft their CV following the European CV form which can be found at the following internet address:http://europass.cedefop.europa.eu/en/documents/curriculum-vitae.
    • The selection panel will make a pre-selection on the basis of the qualifications and professional experience described in the CV and motivational letter, and will produce a shortlist of eligible candidates who best meet the selection criteria for the post.
    • The candidates who have been preselected will be invited for an interview by a selection panel.
    • The panel will recommend a shortlist of candidates for a final decision by the Authority Empowered to Conclude Contracts of Employment.
    • The Authority may decide to interview the candidates on the final shortlist before taking this decision.

Hersheypark Delivers Secure, Guest-friendly Entrance Experience with Evolv Technology’s Touchless Screening System

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Tuesday, September 8, 2020

The system enables Hersheypark to facilitate social distancing at its security checkpoints while minimizing person-to-person interactionrequiring no stopping, no emptying of pockets or removing bags.

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  • The system enables Hersheypark to facilitate social distancing at its security checkpoints while minimizing person-to-person interactionrequiring no stopping, no emptying of pockets or removing bags.
  • Using Evolvs touchless security screening platform is a perfect example of Hersheyparks forward-thinking application of digital technology.
  • Our guests and security staff have been pleasantly surprised at the speed of the touchless screening experience that largely eliminates manual bag checks.
  • Evolv Technology provides touchless security screening systems that ensure safety without sacrificing the visitor experience.