All Crown Servants (the proper name to describe all Civil Servants) ___12___ some kind of vetting. Initially it is what is called 'negative vetting'. That means: checking the accuracy of statements made on job applications and checking police criminal records.
Depending on the job you are doing, positive ___13___ may take place. This is something else. It takes about six months to complete and your past history is gone into in great detail. The level of 'negative vetting' was stepped up after the discovery of a number of serious security breaches in the 1950s and '60s.
The principal is that negative vetting gives you casual ___14___ to the information classified as 'secret' and above. Positive vetting gives you constant and regular access to secret and above, with the principal of 'need to know' applied.
prepare all the papers. 5) He is unlikely to work in his department.
7. Civil Service in the USA ,
CIVIL SERVICE IN THE USA 
As a part of the nation's largest, most stable employer, the (1. ), the U.S. Department of State is the lead foreign affairs agency responsible for formulating, representing and implementing U.S. foreign policy overseas.
Civil Service (2. ) at the U.S. Department of State help transform societies into stronger democracies and full partners in the (3. ) while experiencing extraordinary careers as they work in the Department's Washington, D.C. headquarters, or other cities located throughout the United States. To meet the challenges of the 21st century and beyond we need intelligent, (4. ) creative, strategic-thinking, adventurous individuals who can bring their academic knowledge, professional and (5. ), cultural awareness and appreciation, and dedication to improving the world in which we live.
In turn, we offer some of the most innovative and meaningful work in the world. The U.S. Department of State provides career (6. ) that are comparable in overall compensation to those in the private sector, and provides exceptional healthcare (7. ) and educational and personal development programs, along with adaptable and (8. ) work schedules. We offer seven different (9. ) of opportunities for you to consider, all of which allow you to be directly involved with challenging issues that result in productive changes in our society.
From improving trade opportunities for U.S. businesses to helping American couples (10. ) from overseas, to monitoring human rights issues, to providing management supervision, you can make a difference by working in one of the following areas:
Business Management /Finance/ Economics/Accounting
Engineering
Foreign Affairs and International Policy and Operations
Human Resources/Information Technology/Legal
International and Domestic Security
Office Support Professionals
Senior Executive Service
A career in the Civil Service is a unique opportunity to represent America to the world. There are hundreds of job opportunities available that allow you to make a difference in our global society.
