Security Clearance news

Up Skirting Incidents Cost a DoD Contractor His Clearance – After 10 Years
Up skirting is when someone places a video recording device under a woman’s skirt without their consent or knowledge. Recently, a DoD contractor was denied security clearance eligibility because of being caught engaging in this type of behavior and he subsequently appealed the decision to the Defense Office of Hearing

DOE Contractor Overcomes Financial Issues Caused by Ex-Husband’s Drug Use
The Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Hearing and Appeals recently ruled on an appeal granting eligibility for access authorization to a DOE contractor who was initially denied due to financial issues. This case was a good example of overcoming events beyond your control and acting responsibly in resolving the
Yeah, it was. Ive seen a few people talking about getting rescinded around the same time, so im guessing it was due to RIFs or something similar.
Definitely apply. You can explain it to a recruiter when they reach out to you. They will have you fill out a security form and verify they can see your…
Will do, thank you! Were there any hang-ups with the clearance being listed as eligible instead of active, or were things pretty smooth generally?
Pretty smooth. Some didn’t quite understand what was going on, so they would request to check the clearance right away. But when that came back positive, they moved forward with…