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Lack of Candor Results in Adverse Public Trust Determination
A supervisory human resource specialist at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) was removed as a result of an adverse suitability determination after the completion of a public trust background investigation needed for his position. This individual was a supervisory human resources specialist with the Department of the Army (DA)
Personnel Security Terms and Definitions
In the security clearance and background investigation world there are quite a few terms used that may cause confusion for those not familiar with the lexicon used by personnel security specialists and investigators. Below are typical terms and definitions used in personnel security and investigations processing. Security Term Definition (1)
Amberbunny2: CI is short, to the point. Keep in mind, the examiner can expand the scope if need be (and they get to decide what be needed). I knew a…
Why won’t you consider it? Just because of the poly?
Is it best practice to just answer yes/no/idk and give no other info unless they ask for more?
In my opinion, the risk of undergoing a polygraph examination is not worth the potential rewards. In the event you don’t pass, or worse still, end up being accused of…