Security Clearance news
Failure to File Taxes Will Sink Clearance Eligibility
The filing deadline to submit 2021 tax returns or an extension to file and pay tax owed was April 18, 2022 for most taxpayers. Taxpayers granted an extension will have until October 17, 2022 to file. It is well established that financial issues are the number one reason for a security clearance denial.
Drinking on the Job is Not a Good Idea
Going to work slightly drunk from the previous night is one thing, but it is not as egregious as drinking alcohol while on the job. A DoD contractor was denied clearance eligibility due to alcohol abuse and psychological conditions. He subsequently appealed to the Defense Office of Hearing and Appeals
From what i heard they’re currently working on upgrading the current process.
totaly agree about the polygraphs. They are really quite scientifically pointless for everyone and a time consuming financial burden on all agencies. They should be abolished for all federal employment.…
Polygraphs shouldn’t be allowed. Period. They are not reliable. This is why they are not admissible in a court of law. From what I have read here, they seem to…
Agreed on that, many people are just naturally anxious when having to answer questions about their personal lives. I know of one case where a Farsi linguist who had TS/SCI…