Security Clearance news
Use of THC Products for Back Pain Results in Clearance Denial
Security clearance holders receive an initial security briefing and subsequent annual briefings that provide them information on their responsibilities, what kind of things they should avoid, and what they are required to report. It is well known that marijuana, as well as CBD and THC extracts, are off limits for
Deferred Sentence vs. Conviction
There was a lively and informative conversation on a recent ClearanceJobs Blog posting when a security clearance applicant asked for advice on whether they needed to report a domestic violence arrest where the judge deferred sentencing as part of a plea agreement by the defendant. Let’s take a look at what deferred
Whether or not sources will meet in person is irrelevant. Forcing sources to meet in person if they are not expected to be aware of or cover issues is a…
Forcing sources to meet in person is nothing I plan on doing and I don’t think DCSA wants us to either. If sources insist on phone for COVID or health/sickness/sanitary…
It would have been better if the source guidance was the same as for records, where there was maximum flexibility with the method. The new source guidance seems to be…
“and for the contract companies to make any money”…. Since when do we care if contract companies make any money? They’ve been asking you to work time off the clock…