Originally Posted by
kalyx522
The thing is, does the recruiter have control over the background check or does someone else(s) conduct it?
Somebody else.
Originally Posted by
kalyx522
Out of curiosity, what else does a security clearance background check entail? are they going to interrogate my neighbors from 10 years ago?
Maybe. They will definitely talk to your current neighbors. When they sit you down for the final interview, they'll know more about you than you do. Don't worry if you have weird neighbors that don't like you, they can tell who the crazy lady next door is too.