All individuals are responsible for the accuracy of the information they provide and submit for their background investigation.
However, there is a big difference between estimating facts you provide, and making the choice to fabricate information.
What's the difference?
Estimating dates isn't held against you; while fabricating information is, and can lead to being Debarred from all Federal-Wide Employment from; 12 months to Indefinitely.
All information submitted gets checked and verified.
When the background investigation identifies discrepancies, you'll be required to provide more than just your word of what you claimed. You'll be given the opportunity to address and resolve every discrepancy by a provided date. And the easiest way to resolve a discrepancy is by providing hard copy proof of everything you claim.
Higher Education
An official transcript or letter from the school shall suffice.
Either document from the school shall show your dates of attendance, the program you are in, or were enrolled in, and on what date your certificate, degree, or license was awarded or earned.
Where can a person verify higher education?
National Student Clearinghouse
http://www.studentclearinghouse.org/
School's Registrar Office
Military Service
Anyone who serves 24 or more months in the U.S. Military is classified as a Veteran, and all Veterans are issues a document called the DD-214. This is a record of your military service. It shows if you are or were Enlisted or an Officer, and the status of your discharge.
Where can a person verify military service?http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/about-service-records.html
Employment
A former Employer can verify all former periods of employment.
But what if my Supervisor changed or is no longer at my current or former place of Employment?Always list who your Supervisor was at the time, as well as provide their best known contact information.
Ultimately, all individuals have to account for dates where they sleep each night, work, seek education, and travel to locations outside the Continental United States during set periods of time; and everything you submit shall get checked and verified.
You can and should estimate dates when its not possible to remember actual dates; however, fabricating information is never advised.
Monday, May 9, 2016
Saturday, February 20, 2016
Can I Obtain a Secret or Top Secret Security Clearance if I Was Arrested for Theft of a Laptop Valued between $1,000.00 but less than $10,000.00?
Can I obtain a Secret or Top Secret Security Clearance if I was arrested for theft of a laptop valued between $1000.00 but less than $10,000.00?
The incident was 6 years ago, without any repeat or similar incidents. I served Unsupervised Probation for 3 years, and this matter was Expunged from my Record.
A Security Clearance is granted to a person with a Need to Know specific information. So, yes, it is possible to obtain a Secret or Top Secret Security Clearance; even with a past arrest.
But let's qualify the matter further.
Some positions and organizations have different hiring criteria, so its important to research and know what the organization's policies, regulations and standards are regarding suitability and security clearances.
Are there additional factors that may affect this?
Recency
How recent was the incident?
The passage of time without the same or similar incident reoccurring; may allow some organizations to hire you.
Is the matter ongoing or unresolved?
Its not possible to adjudicate any ongoing or unresolved legal issues. So the quicker the issue gets resolves benefits everyone. If you've already applied for a position, ensure to provide updates on a regular basis to your designated Point of Contact (qualify if they want weekly or monthly updates).
What was the result or disposition of the arrest?
- Misdemeanor or Felony Conviction, Dismissed, etc...
Some organization policy prohibits hiring individuals with Felony Convictions.
Some organizations also qualify the results surrounding dismissed Court Cases.
Is the person on Probation?
Some organizations can hire you while you're on Probation, other organizations can hire you once you complete Probation.
Was this person's Record Expunged?
When an incident is Expunged from your Record; this matter shouldn't be held against you.
Are there any other factors that may affect this?
Check with the organization's Human Resource or Personnel Security Professionals to qualify their policies and regulations regarding your circumstances.
The incident was 6 years ago, without any repeat or similar incidents. I served Unsupervised Probation for 3 years, and this matter was Expunged from my Record.
A Security Clearance is granted to a person with a Need to Know specific information. So, yes, it is possible to obtain a Secret or Top Secret Security Clearance; even with a past arrest.
But let's qualify the matter further.
Some positions and organizations have different hiring criteria, so its important to research and know what the organization's policies, regulations and standards are regarding suitability and security clearances.
Are there additional factors that may affect this?
Recency
How recent was the incident?
The passage of time without the same or similar incident reoccurring; may allow some organizations to hire you.
Is the matter ongoing or unresolved?
Its not possible to adjudicate any ongoing or unresolved legal issues. So the quicker the issue gets resolves benefits everyone. If you've already applied for a position, ensure to provide updates on a regular basis to your designated Point of Contact (qualify if they want weekly or monthly updates).
What was the result or disposition of the arrest?
- Misdemeanor or Felony Conviction, Dismissed, etc...
Some organization policy prohibits hiring individuals with Felony Convictions.
Some organizations also qualify the results surrounding dismissed Court Cases.
Is the person on Probation?
Some organizations can hire you while you're on Probation, other organizations can hire you once you complete Probation.
Was this person's Record Expunged?
When an incident is Expunged from your Record; this matter shouldn't be held against you.
Are there any other factors that may affect this?
Check with the organization's Human Resource or Personnel Security Professionals to qualify their policies and regulations regarding your circumstances.
Friday, January 22, 2016
Are drug tests administered at the security clearance interview?
Every organization establishes their own policies regarding drug tests. Some tests are random, some routine, so check with your organization Security Officer for further guidance.
Where are drug test not administered - at or during the security clearance interview.
During your background investigation, each question on the SF-85, SF-85C, and SF-86 are researched and verified.
The purpose of the security clearance interview allows you to clarify any of your responses, while also providing new information as it pertains to your own background investigation.
When any information you've claimed on your paperwork cannot be verified during your investigation, the person conducting your security clearance interview shall identify all discrepancies to you. This is your first opportunity to provide an explanation regarding each discrepancy.
Let's say during your investigation your educational qualifications couldn't be verified. Thankfully, a majority of schools maintain very accurate records these days, and provide current and former students multiple ways to obtain their own educational qualifications.
For assistance obtaining your own educational qualifications, contact your school's Registrar Office. Your school may also provide all of your qualifications online for you to order yourself a copy, or send an official copy of your transcript showing your coursework, any degrees earned, and when you attended classes to adjudicator assigned to your case.
To further clarify drug tests, check with your organization's Security Officer to find out what is and isn't permissible. Organizations like the Drug Enforcement Agency has a Zero Tolerance Policy; so if you have any drug use in your past, this might not be the best organization to pursue employment with. However, there are also organizations that grant waivers for past drug use, and are able to mitigate your past drug use, because a certain period of time has passed since you did drugs.
For the best guidance, check with your organization's Security Officer for the latest Drug Policy and Guidance.
Every organization establishes their own policies regarding drug tests. Some tests are random, some routine, so check with your organization Security Officer for further guidance.
Where are drug test not administered - at or during the security clearance interview.
During your background investigation, each question on the SF-85, SF-85C, and SF-86 are researched and verified.
The purpose of the security clearance interview allows you to clarify any of your responses, while also providing new information as it pertains to your own background investigation.
When any information you've claimed on your paperwork cannot be verified during your investigation, the person conducting your security clearance interview shall identify all discrepancies to you. This is your first opportunity to provide an explanation regarding each discrepancy.
Let's say during your investigation your educational qualifications couldn't be verified. Thankfully, a majority of schools maintain very accurate records these days, and provide current and former students multiple ways to obtain their own educational qualifications.
For assistance obtaining your own educational qualifications, contact your school's Registrar Office. Your school may also provide all of your qualifications online for you to order yourself a copy, or send an official copy of your transcript showing your coursework, any degrees earned, and when you attended classes to adjudicator assigned to your case.
To further clarify drug tests, check with your organization's Security Officer to find out what is and isn't permissible. Organizations like the Drug Enforcement Agency has a Zero Tolerance Policy; so if you have any drug use in your past, this might not be the best organization to pursue employment with. However, there are also organizations that grant waivers for past drug use, and are able to mitigate your past drug use, because a certain period of time has passed since you did drugs.
For the best guidance, check with your organization's Security Officer for the latest Drug Policy and Guidance.
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