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Background Investigations

There is a long-running discussion thread on ClearanceJobsBlog.com that current, past and future contractor background investigators are using to discuss the current state of affairs for their career field. Most investigators are what are called 1099ers, meaning they are independents performing work for the company who is under contract to

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Security Clearance Process

Every military member and federal civilian in designated drug testing positions have been through countless unannounced urinalysis testing during their tenure. The boss hands you a notification letter in the morning asking you to report to the testing site to donate a sample. A recent Defense Office of Hearing and

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Past Security Clearance Posts

Security Clearance Denial

A recent Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Hearing and Appeals case caught my eye because it involved a forcible rape criminal charge that was…
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Security Clearance Denial

It is well established that a history of financial issues and delinquent debt is the leading cause of security clearance eligibility denials. Central to the…
Security Clearance Process

Security clearance applicants are required to complete the Questionnaire for National Security Positions (SF-86) and submit it to initiate the necessary background investigation. This process…
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