ClearanceJobs Blog where you can read and discuss government security clearance process, sf86, how to get a security clearance job and background investigations issues. Please read our getting started section before posting.

Security Clearance news

money going into the laundry launder
Obtaining Security Clearance

Most cases that result in a security clearance denial under the financial considerations involve delinquent debt or taxes. But concerns under financial considerations can also be caused by an unexplained influx of money. Once such case recently popped up in an appeal to the Defense Office of Hearing and Appeals. Here are

Read More |Discuss
Security Clearance Denial

I recently came across an interesting security clearance appeals case from the Department of Energy Office of Hearing and Appeals where a security clearance holder was asked to fill out a new SF86 at the five-year mark after being granted a clearance and did not disclose any illegal drug use

Read More |Discuss

Past Security Clearance Posts

Security Clearance Denial

Every once in a while, I run across an appeals case that makes me shake my head and wonder why on earth they tried applying…
10 replies
1943 views
Security Clearance Denial

Getting fired from a job is not necessarily a bad thing when it comes to getting a security clearance. There are many reasons for getting…
Security Clearance Process

Like the Intelligence Community (IC) agencies, the Department of State processes their own background investigations and security clearances by using the personnel security resources from…