Security Clearance news
Pros and Cons of Telephone vs In-Person Interviews
Two years ago, all national security background investigations that required an applicant or source interview were done in-person by a background investigator. Only in extreme circumstances (e.g., deployed, geographically challenging to be cost effective, or hospitalization) were telephonic or video interviews allowed. Fast forward to March 2020, now most interviews
Head Banging and Angry Outbursts in the Workplace Results in Clearance Denial
In Security Executive Agent Directive (SEAD) 4 under Guideline I; Psychological Conditions it states certain emotional, mental, and personality conditions can impair judgment, reliability, or trustworthiness. A recent Defense Office of Hearing and Appeals (DOHA) case involved a DoD contractor who was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), previously known as Asperger’s
When I conducted background investigations from 2002 to 2013, I recall having to have some SUBJ sign an affidavit. I remember having to write out the affidavit by hand, meet…
Peraton is also conducting RSI investigations. A small number of investigators and contractors are being assigned the investigations right now, but eventually all on the DCSA contract will be assigned…
Does that objection work for all agencies or only DCSA?
It doesn’t work at DCSA Personal Appearances. It works at DOHA hearings and at other agency hearings where they generally follow the Federal Rules of Evidence. To be completely accurate,…