DOJ Updates Self-Reporting Rules for Security Staff
Published Date: 4/15/2026
Notice
Summary
The Department of Justice wants to update how certain workers report important security info about themselves. This affects non-federal employees connected to the DOJ, especially those with national security roles or access to classified info. They’re asking for public feedback by June 15, 2026, to make sure the process is clear, useful, and not too much work for anyone.
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Contractors must use iReport or PDF
If you are a contractor or other non‑federal employee affiliated with the Department of Justice and are processed for access to classified information, you are subject to DOJ self‑reporting rules in Policy 1700.04. The Department seeks approval to let those contractors and non‑federal employees submit required reports through the automated iReport system or, for the small group without IT access, via PDF fillable forms.
Reports used to decide employment or access
Information you submit will be reviewed, evaluated, and adjudicated by Department security offices to determine your continued fitness for employment at DOJ or your continued eligibility for access to national security or classified information. The security offices for each DOJ component will use the reported information in those determinations.
Estimated reporting burden and scope
The Department estimates the population covered by these reporting requirements is 57,744 people, but only 3% (1,732) will actually need to self‑report; an additional population for other listed forms is estimated at 604. The agency estimates each response takes less than ten minutes and the total annual burden is 389 hours; public comments are requested by June 15, 2026.
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