Security Clearance Denial
Reasons why security clearance applications are rejected.
Leaking Classified Information Leads to Termination of Air Force Civilian
After sending two emails containing classified information on an unclassified network to unauthorized recipients, a U.S. Air Force civilian employee was fired and his clearance was revoked.
Child Pornography Charges lead to Two Clearance Denials
Two recent Defense Office of Hearing and Appeals (DOHA) cases involved security clearance applicants who had been charged with viewing child pornography, which is a felony offense. Both applicants were denied eligibility for a clearance and on appeal, argued the websites and pictures they had viewed were not considered child pornography even
Clearance Holders: Disclose All Delinquent Accounts – or Risk Clearance Denial
The financial section questions on the SF-86 are very clear, yet applicants still choose to ignore or not disclose all of their delinquent debts – even when they know they will probably come to light.
How Time Card Fraud Can Cost You Your Security Clearance
Time card fraud (or fudging) is prevalent in today’s workplace and federal agencies are cracking down on it. Don’t let your security clearance get caught in the mix.