Fury of One 6 Report post Posted June 18, 2008 My friend's applying for a job in law enforcement and is using me for a reference and wants my SSN? I'm uncomfortable in giving it out and I wouldn't think they necessarily need it. Just looking for some feedback as I don't think they really need that info. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Monty22 833 Report post Posted June 18, 2008 That is odd- I have provided references for municipalities, States, D.O.D. & DHS and have never seen a request for a Soc Sec #. I would decline. I can't think of a reason it would be needed, unless they are doing a background check on you as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Juice_Slowjamz 0 Report post Posted June 18, 2008 My friend's applying for a job in law enforcement and is using me for a reference and wants my SSN? I'm uncomfortable in giving it out and I wouldn't think they necessarily need it. Just looking for some feedback as I don't think they really need that info.Not odd at all. When I was subject to my FBI background check, I had to provide SSNs of people who could confirm my past. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RadioGaGa 162 Report post Posted June 18, 2008 Maybe it is just because it is a Law Enforcement job that they are extra careful with the people they use as Ref.Is this a "Character Reference" or has your buddy worked for you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LegoDoom 0 Report post Posted June 18, 2008 My friend's applying for a job in law enforcement and is using me for a reference and wants my SSN? I'm uncomfortable in giving it out and I wouldn't think they necessarily need it. Just looking for some feedback as I don't think they really need that info.Not odd at all. When I was subject to my FBI background check, I had to provide SSNs of people who could confirm my past.I didn't have to provide that information for my background check. I'd consider it very odd. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Juice_Slowjamz 0 Report post Posted June 18, 2008 My friend's applying for a job in law enforcement and is using me for a reference and wants my SSN? I'm uncomfortable in giving it out and I wouldn't think they necessarily need it. Just looking for some feedback as I don't think they really need that info.Not odd at all. When I was subject to my FBI background check, I had to provide SSNs of people who could confirm my past.I didn't have to provide that information for my background check. I'd consider it very odd.Was this pre or post 9/11? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LegoDoom 0 Report post Posted June 18, 2008 My SCI was pre, but TS was post. And you have to provide references every 5 years, when they renew your clearance. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remman 0 Report post Posted June 18, 2008 You shouldn't have to and don't have to, and there is really nothing your friend's hiring department can do about it. Your friend's SSN should be all they need, and with all the identity theft today I'm surprised they ask for reference SSN's, beings most people like yourself are weary about giving it out. Ask your friend to ask the department why it is necessary. The departments I applied with were big on providing references but none asked for their SSN's. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rustpot 1 Report post Posted June 19, 2008 If they absolutely need it I would be careful. Tell him that your phone number is there and that if they really want it they can call you and explain why they need it. Chances are you won't get the call, or you will and they'll give you a good reason for needing it.I can't imagine not having the SSN of a reference being a killer for an applicant. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
