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Computer Security Clearance

How to get computer access and email for new NRCS Employees and Non-NRCS Employees:

In order to get access to a NRCS computer and email, the employee/affiliate first must take the computer security training available at the links below. The paper test is for new employees needing computer access for the first time. The following year, the employee/affiliate will  take the training in AgLearn.

The employee/affiliate must return a security package to HR prior to receiving access. A list of the forms needed for the security package can be found under “Forms for Security Clearance”. The Area office can provide the finger print cards.

The Supervisor will need to fill out and sign the Request for User Access to ITS Resources (IRM3).

Affiliates will send the completed documents to Human Resources at the State Office, attention HRO.


Instructions for the security training:

• Print training document and tests.
• Read training document.
• Take the tests.

Documents needed for the Security Clearance:

• NRCSIRM002.pdf - Agreement
• SF-85 is a background investigation Questionnaire for Non-Sensitive Positions
• NRCSIRM003_INT_603.PDF – Request for User Access (provided to HR by supervisors)
• OF-612 application for employment or Resume
• OF-306 Declaration of employment
• Fingerprint cards – Request two cards from the Area Office or local police station

These documents require Adobe Acrobat.

Information Systems Security Awareness FY10
Aglearn USDA Rules of Behavior User Training

Info Systems Security Awareness FY10 - Assessment 1
Info Systems Security Awareness FY10 - Assessment 2
Info Systems Security Awareness FY10 - Assessment 3

Forms for Security Clearance

These documents require Adobe Acrobat.

Questionnaire For Non-Sensitive Positions, SF-85

Optional Application For Federal Employment, OF-612

Declaration for Federal Employment, OF-306

Computer User Security Agreement, NRCS-IRM-02

Request for User Access to ITS Resources, NRCS-IRM-03

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