Put your clearance to work, the right way on the page
A clearance can open doors, but listing it badly can cost you. Sortie helps you state your clearance level and status accurately, keeps sensitive details out of your resume, and brings daily matches from defense employers and USAJOBS.
State it accurately
List your clearance level and whether it is active, with no case numbers or sensitive program details. Sortie lets you show or hide the clearance line per template and never adds a clearance you did not enter. Always follow your security officer's guidance on what you may disclose.
Describe cleared work without the secrets
You can show scope, tools, team size and outcomes without naming classified programs. Sortie helps you rewrite duties in plain, unclassified language and flags numbers that are not in your record so you can verify them before sending.
Find roles that fit
Daily matches come from defense employers and USAJOBS and can be filtered by clearance requirements. Review each one, approve the ones you want, and track every application in one place.
How Sortie helps
- Add your clearance level and status to your profile.
- Rewrite cleared duties in plain, unclassified language.
- Review matches that fit your clearance.
- Approve tailored applications and track their status.
Resume examples
Guides
Security Clearance on a Resume: How and Where to List It
List your security clearance on a resume the right way: where it goes, how to word active, current and expired status, and the details you should never share.5 min readVeteransHow to Translate Military Experience Into a Civilian Resume
Turn ranks, duties and military jargon into plain civilian language that hiring managers understand, with a before-and-after example and a simple process.5 min readVeteransMilitary to Civilian Job Titles: How to Convert Your Rank
Turn your rank and duty title into civilian job titles employers search for. A simple four-step conversion method, examples by level and mistakes to avoid.5 min readQuestions
Should I put my clearance on my resume?
Most cleared employers expect the level and status. Do not include case numbers or sensitive details, and follow your security officer's guidance.
Does Sortie verify my clearance?
No. Sortie only shows what you enter. Employers verify clearances through official channels.
What if my clearance has lapsed?
Describe it accurately, for example as previously held, with the level and approximate dates. Confirm reinstatement rules with a facility security officer.
Sortie is not operated, sponsored or endorsed by OPM, the VA or the Department of Defense.