security clearance denial

I have run across a few security clearance applicants that were convicted of sexual crimes and, as a part of their sentencing, were required to register as a sexual offender for the rest of their lives. The question that comes up with these individuals is, can they be granted eligibility

A defense contractor was denied security clearance eligibility by the Department of War due to security concerns regarding behavior linked to his emotional and mental state affecting his judgement, reliability and trustworthiness. He subsequently appealed the denial to the Defense Office of Hearing and Appeals. Here are highlights of his

One of the more straightforward questions on the SF-86 asks how you left an employer within the past seven years. Specifically, it asks whether you were fired, quit after being told you would be fired, or left by mutual agreement following allegations of misconduct or unsatisfactory performance. In my opinion,

In one of the more unusual and colorful Defense Office of Hearing and Appeals cases, the applicant, a defense contractor, was initially denied security clearance eligibility due to security concerns regarding his history of criminal conduct, a psychological disorder, drug involvement, and alcohol consumption. The applicant subsequently appealed the decision