security clearance
Clearance Applicant’s Tip-Off Leads to Blown Drug Investigation
Anyone who has access to information involving criminal investigations is beholden to protect it, just as they would be required to if it was classified. In a recent Defense Office of Hearing and Appeals (DOHA) case, the applicant was initially denied eligibility due to criminal and personal conduct concerns that
Gaining Security Clearance Through a Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) Internship
The Defense Intelligence Agency is stepping up their recruitment for college students to fill internship jobs across a wide spectrum of career fields. Their internship program recruiting team holds job fairs and visits academic institutions, and are looking for high-achieving undergraduate and graduate students who might be interested in gaining
Installing a Spy Camera to Film Son’s Girlfriend Sinks Clearance Reinstatement
Just when you think you can’t hear anything new when it comes to security clearance applicants doing things that cost them access eligibility, another Defense Office of Hearing and Appeals (DOHA) case comes around that just makes you shake your head and say, “What the heck was he thinking?” Here
No, Your Security Clearance Wasn’t “Terminated”
A recent news story reported that the General Services Administration (GSA) had “terminated” hundreds of employee security clearances. But that terminology can be misleading, as it suggests an adverse action was taken against those employees. In reality, security clearances aren’t “terminated.” When it comes to an individual’s clearance, there are