Investigation Requirements

Executive Order 10450

General FAQs About OPM Background Investigations

Getting a Security Clearance ... In a Nutshell

EQIP is the electronic investigative form developed and managed by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM). As you can see by the attached memo, the Office of Security (OSY) has set an implementation date for all submissions of investigative forms to be by way of e-QIP by August 1st.

This system validates the form prior to the subject submitting the paperwork to ensure that the form has been completed properly. This will assist in more timely completion of investigative packages by reducing the number of cases that we must return for correction.

Each office that is submitting investigative paperwork for non employees (i.e. contractors, guest workers, interns etc.) will have to identify an office contact to our office who can be submitted to OPM for access to e-QIP. This needs to be accomplished as soon as possible. We will work with each contact as they begin using the e-QIP system.

Veronica McCann is the principal contact within our office for e-QIP and she may be reached at 206-526-6674. Veronica will assist each office contact as they begin to work with e-QIP.

Thank you.