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re: What type of stuff would keep somebody from getting a security clearance?
Posted on 5/17/17 at 2:03 pm to LSUTigersVCURams
Posted on 5/17/17 at 2:03 pm to LSUTigersVCURams
No one thing will stop it, generally speaking, except for the obvious. Here are things that will make it more difficult or prolong the process:
Foreign trips
Being born outside the country or married to someone born outside country
Frequent communication with people outside the country
Drug use
Arrest record
Significant indebtedness, particularly on credit cards
Several marriages and divorces
Chronic late bill payment
Alcoholism
Advertised sexual fetishes
Academic misconduct charges from school
Health issues
It's a long list and the clearance people can pretty much deny it for whatever reason they want. I went through the process several years ago, but didn't get the job.
Foreign trips
Being born outside the country or married to someone born outside country
Frequent communication with people outside the country
Drug use
Arrest record
Significant indebtedness, particularly on credit cards
Several marriages and divorces
Chronic late bill payment
Alcoholism
Advertised sexual fetishes
Academic misconduct charges from school
Health issues
It's a long list and the clearance people can pretty much deny it for whatever reason they want. I went through the process several years ago, but didn't get the job.
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Posted on 5/17/17 at 2:03 pm to LSUTigersVCURams
One of my fraternity brothers went to work for the NSA. His roommate had been born in Canada and the investigators were all geeked up about that it didnt keep him from getting a clearance but he had to jump through a lot of hoops.
Posted on 5/17/17 at 2:04 pm to LucasP
quote:
Any decent background check company will always reach out to the ISIS HR department to see if you're a member.
Yeah, but those frickers will only verify membership. They won't comment on your experience.
EDIT: Dear CIA, NSA, DIA, or my mom: if you see this, it's a joke and please don't waterboard me.
This post was edited on 5/17/17 at 2:05 pm
Posted on 5/17/17 at 2:04 pm to LSUTigersVCURams
The DEEP STATE® has flagged your politics board post history and red flagged your file, sorry baw
Posted on 5/17/17 at 2:06 pm to DCtiger1
Great point.
I have security clearance with the FAA. Old friends that you list as references will periodically be sent a questionnaire concerning your character. An agent for the FBI has interviewed me about another individual whom I worked with. Stay clean and be truthful.
I have security clearance with the FAA. Old friends that you list as references will periodically be sent a questionnaire concerning your character. An agent for the FBI has interviewed me about another individual whom I worked with. Stay clean and be truthful.
Posted on 5/17/17 at 2:11 pm to DCtiger1
quote:
Then they got hacked and all of my info they collected was stolen.
Just got re-investigated for my TS/SCI last year. I asked our Security Manager why I had to fill out a SF86 when he could just call China.
He was not amused.
Posted on 5/17/17 at 2:11 pm to LSUTigersVCURams
Not paying HOA dues.
Posted on 5/17/17 at 2:13 pm to HarryBalzack
quote:
Advertised sexual fetishes
Go on..
Posted on 5/17/17 at 2:22 pm to LSUTigersVCURams
Just be honest.
For secret clearance felonies and past drug use is ok if over 7 years ago.
Not sure about TS or TSSI.
Don't leave out anything.
And like stated, financial trouble is biggest killer.
For secret clearance felonies and past drug use is ok if over 7 years ago.
Not sure about TS or TSSI.
Don't leave out anything.
And like stated, financial trouble is biggest killer.
Posted on 5/17/17 at 2:26 pm to LSUTigersVCURams
They are looking to see if you are honest and if you can be blackmailed. If they find anything that shows you were anything less than honest you will be denied.
Posted on 5/17/17 at 2:32 pm to BACONisMEATcandy
Has anyone had to go through a polygraph portion for clearance? About 5 years ago when I was on the job prowl, the description for a job (can't remember what position or even agency anymore) stated a polygraph test was required.
I immediately closed browser and did not continue with application.
I immediately closed browser and did not continue with application.
Posted on 5/17/17 at 2:33 pm to BACONisMEATcandy
One of the Delta Force casualties from the Iraq war was profiled in the news. He basically grew up homeless, bouncing between foster families and distant relatives. Hard to imagine a sketchier background, but it didn't keep him from getting a clearance..
Posted on 5/17/17 at 3:12 pm to Jim Rockford
Keeping a private server in your basement with classified documents would certainly prevent you from gaining security clearance. At least I would assume it would.
Posted on 5/17/17 at 3:18 pm to LSUTigersVCURams
It really depends on the level of clearance needed. There is a huge difference between a Secret and Top Secret Clearance investigation. Also a TS Clearance may require if needed a Lifestyle Polygraph.
A Secret clearance will basically confirm who you are, where you are from and that you are not are not a convicted criminal. Secret clearance is easy to get.
A Top Secret (DoD) Class Q (DoE) has different types each with different requirements. Basically a TS investigation will look at the last 10 years of your life and the people with whom you associate. They investigate everything finances, work, school, friends, your personality, clubs you belong to, and your general lifestyle.
A TS with a Polygraph will go over the findings of the investigation and put you on a polygraph. They will often stress on things that you could be blackmailed or compromised over, homosexual tendencies, cheating on your spouse, addiction issues ...
A Secret clearance will basically confirm who you are, where you are from and that you are not are not a convicted criminal. Secret clearance is easy to get.
A Top Secret (DoD) Class Q (DoE) has different types each with different requirements. Basically a TS investigation will look at the last 10 years of your life and the people with whom you associate. They investigate everything finances, work, school, friends, your personality, clubs you belong to, and your general lifestyle.
A TS with a Polygraph will go over the findings of the investigation and put you on a polygraph. They will often stress on things that you could be blackmailed or compromised over, homosexual tendencies, cheating on your spouse, addiction issues ...
This post was edited on 5/17/17 at 3:42 pm
Posted on 5/17/17 at 3:48 pm to LSUTigersVCURams
quote:
I mean for real I wonder if they look at internet history
No
Posted on 5/17/17 at 3:54 pm to LSUTigersVCURams
Lying or shaky finances.
If you did something, tell them because they will likely find out and if they do, that kills your chances.
I have a TS and they talked to my neighbors, co-workers, friends... It was pretty thorough.
If you did something, tell them because they will likely find out and if they do, that kills your chances.
I have a TS and they talked to my neighbors, co-workers, friends... It was pretty thorough.
This post was edited on 5/17/17 at 3:57 pm
Posted on 5/17/17 at 3:57 pm to LSUTigersVCURams
Have fun filling out that SF86 form.
Posted on 5/17/17 at 4:19 pm to VinegarStrokes
They musta asked me 100 questions about my divorce. And about an old cell phone bill...lol
Posted on 5/17/17 at 5:12 pm to LSUTigersVCURams
Pretty much anything a foreign intelligence service could use to either blackmail or curry favor with you.
Extreme debt can be solved with money.
Failure to keep it zipped can be exploited.
Also non work related travel to places like Iran, Pakistan, North Korea, etc. is a possible indicator of sympathies.
Foreign born spouses are also problematic.
Extreme debt can be solved with money.
Failure to keep it zipped can be exploited.
Also non work related travel to places like Iran, Pakistan, North Korea, etc. is a possible indicator of sympathies.
Foreign born spouses are also problematic.
Posted on 5/17/17 at 6:41 pm to VinegarStrokes
quote:I had to submit additional forms,
Have fun filling out that SF86 form.
. Trying to remember the names and addresses of the your neighbors from when you were 13 is tough.
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