What determines the level of additional vetting required when an employee needs an upgrade to a higher investigative tier?

• A. The employee's current salary.
• B. The agency's annual budget.
• C. The investigative requirements necessary to meet the new, higher investigative tier.
• D. The employee's job title before the upgrade.

Answer: (C)

The level of additional vetting is determined by what the new, higher investigative tier requires. Each tier defines specific background checks and processes that align with the level of access and responsibility the job will have. When an employee needs an upgrade, the agency reviews the requirements of that higher tier and conducts the checks that tier mandates—such as deeper background history, broader sourcing, and any additional security steps—to ensure the individual meets the standards for that level. Factors like salary, budget, or the employee’s previous job title do not set the depth of vetting; they don’t reflect the security risk or access needs associated with the higher tier.