Security Clearance news
DRP and RIFs Make Current and Former Clearance Holders Ripe for Recruitment
The news outlets are brimming with stories about the massive amount of federal government workers getting fired, taking the deferred resignation offer, or getting ousted as a part of reductions in force. Many of these workers currently have or have previously held a security clearance and had access to classified
Uptick in Security Clearance Appeal Cases Involving Drug Use
In perusing the Defense Office of Hearing and Appeals cases published from January through March of this year, I have noticed an uptick in the number of cases where the applicant has admitted to use of illegal drugs resulting in a denial of clearance eligibility. Out of 115 appeals, 44
ha! I just got rid of a case where I found out the subject is currently incarcerated for aggravated assault. no wonder why he wasn’t calling me back.
exactly. RSI’s are not a bad idea in theory, but the way they are executing them is beyond ridiculous. I also had one where we had to discuss an arrest…
FWIW FSO’s do not get notifications when an RSI pops up on one of our employees. I see them in DISS profiles but only if I’m checking for something else…
Maybe send out a blanket statement that if you work here, break the law, don’t pay your bills, have unreported foreign activities/contacts/travel, etc. etc. etc., expect a phone call to…