Security Clearance news
Understanding the Role of a Security Clearance Adjudicator
It has been a while since I last posted on the adjudicator role in the background investigation process. Although much has changed as far as the agency in charge (NBIB), types of investigations, timelines and who is conducting them, adjudication has pretty much remained standard. There has been a push within DoD
Drug Use and a Department of Energy Security Clearance
As we all know, illegal drug use is one of the disqualifiers for being granted a security clearance, but it can be mitigated depending on several factors. Here is a tale of two drug users who applied for a security clearance with the Department of Energy. Case #1: This applicant
Easy answer here. Yes, you have the “right” to remain silent, refuse a polygraph, refuse a drug test, have a lawyer present, and many other “rights.” However, you just won’t…
ummm… you can stop the interview yourself any time you want. I’m not saying DON”T bring an attorney. Just saying that a BI is not a law enforcement officer and…
It depends. If your polygrapher or the person investigating you has law enforcement powers they most certainly can. Why would you subject yourself to an interview that can torpedo your…
The best person to stop an inappropriate interview or line of questioning is your attorney. Hard Stop. You are under pressure being interviewed coupled with the fact you want to…