# Uncategorized **URL:** https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/c/uncategorized/1.md [Latest](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/categories.md) --- ## [DHS Agency Allowed Employees to Stay in Cleared Positions for Years After Being Denied Eligibility](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/dhs-agency-allowed-employees-to-stay-in-cleared-positions-for-years-after-being-denied-eligibility/22280)
**Author:** [@Marko](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/u/Marko)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2026, 2:11pm UTC](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/dhs-agency-allowed-employees-to-stay-in-cleared-positions-for-years-after-being-denied-eligibility/22280 "2026-10-26T14:11:50Z")
Originally published at: https://www.clearancejobsblog.com/dhs-agency-allowed-employees-to-stay-in-cleared-positions-for-years-after-being-denied-eligibility/ The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is … --- ## [Contractor Overcomes Recent Marijuana Use to Get Clearance](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/contractor-overcomes-recent-marijuana-use-to-get-clearance/22270)
**Author:** [@Marko](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/u/Marko)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2026, 3:02pm UTC](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/contractor-overcomes-recent-marijuana-use-to-get-clearance/22270 "2026-10-19T15:02:36Z")
Originally published at: https://www.clearancejobsblog.com/contractor-overcomes-recent-marijuana-use-to-get-clearance/ In the past, recent use of marijuana or other THC products was a serious security concern for cle… --- ## [Investigators Having Trouble With Reimbursable Suitability/Security Investigations](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/investigators-having-trouble-with-reimbursable-suitability-security-investigations/22257)
**Author:** [@Marko](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/u/Marko)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2026, 2:29pm UTC](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/investigators-having-trouble-with-reimbursable-suitability-security-investigations/22257 "2026-10-12T14:29:22Z")
Originally published at: Investigators Having Trouble With Reimbursable Suitability/Security Investigations | ClearanceJobs Blog The Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) conducts reimbursable suitab… --- ## [Warning Reissued to Not Search for Classified Information in the Public Domain](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/warning-reissued-to-not-search-for-classified-information-in-the-public-domain/22239)
**Author:** [@Marko](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/u/Marko)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2026, 1:30am UTC](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/warning-reissued-to-not-search-for-classified-information-in-the-public-domain/22239 "2026-10-07T01:30:37Z")
Originally published at: https://www.clearancejobsblog.com/warning-reissued-to-not-search-for-classified-information-in-the-public-domain/ In 2017, the Defense Security Service, predecessor to the current Defense Cou… --- ## [Gaining Security Clearance Through a Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) Internship](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/gaining-security-clearance-through-a-defense-intelligence-agency-dia-internship/22207)
**Author:** [@Marko](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/u/Marko)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2026, 3:58pm UTC](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/gaining-security-clearance-through-a-defense-intelligence-agency-dia-internship/22207 "2026-10-05T15:58:28Z")
Originally published at: https://www.clearancejobsblog.com/gaining-security-clearance-through-a-defense-intelligence-agency-dia-internship/ The Defense Intelligence Agency is stepping up their recruitment for college… --- ## [Clearance Applicant’s Tip-Off Leads to Blown Drug Investigation](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/clearance-applicant-s-tip-off-leads-to-blown-drug-investigation/22216)
**Author:** [@Marko](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/u/Marko)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2026, 4:29pm UTC](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/clearance-applicant-s-tip-off-leads-to-blown-drug-investigation/22216 "2026-09-28T16:29:29Z")
Originally published at: https://www.clearancejobsblog.com/clearance-applicants-tip-off-leads-to-blown-drug-investigation/ Anyone who has access to information involving criminal investigations is beholden to protect… --- ## [Can a Registered Sex Offender Get a Security Clearance?](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/can-a-registered-sex-offender-get-a-security-clearance/22165)
**Author:** [@Marko](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/u/Marko)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2026, 10:09pm UTC](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/can-a-registered-sex-offender-get-a-security-clearance/22165 "2026-08-29T22:09:50Z")
Originally published at: Can a Registered Sex Offender Get a Security Clearance? | ClearanceJobs Blog I have run across a few security clearance applicants that were convicted of sexual crimes and, as a part of their… --- ## [What Happens When You Have Multiple Investigations Going on at the Same Time](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/what-happens-when-you-have-multiple-investigations-going-on-at-the-same-time/22119)
**Author:** [@Marko](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/u/Marko)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2026, 12:00pm UTC](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/what-happens-when-you-have-multiple-investigations-going-on-at-the-same-time/22119 "2026-08-03T12:00:33Z")
Originally published at: https://www.clearancejobsblog.com/what-happens-when-you-have-multiple-investigations-going-on-at-the-same-time/ Here are some recent scenarios posted on ClearanceJobsBlog.com regarding applic… --- ## [DCSA Updates Periodic Reinvestigation Guidance for Contractors](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/dcsa-updates-periodic-reinvestigation-guidance-for-contractors/22020)
**Author:** [@Marko](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/u/Marko)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2026, 6:14pm UTC](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/dcsa-updates-periodic-reinvestigation-guidance-for-contractors/22020 "2026-07-29T18:14:20Z")
Originally published at: https://www.clearancejobsblog.com/dcsa-updates-periodic-reinvestigation-guidance-for-contractors/ A recent announcement published by the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA)… --- ## [There is a Difference Between Being Fired vs Discharged vs Laid Off](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/there-is-a-difference-between-being-fired-vs-discharged-vs-laid-off/22102)
**Author:** [@Marko](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/u/Marko)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2026, 2:32pm UTC](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/there-is-a-difference-between-being-fired-vs-discharged-vs-laid-off/22102 "2026-07-27T14:32:15Z")
Originally published at: There is a Difference Between Being Fired vs Discharged vs Laid Off | ClearanceJobs Blog One of the more straightforward questions on the SF-86 asks how you left an employer within the past s… --- ## [Recruiter Gives Bad Advice to Applicant About Clearance Eligibility](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/recruiter-gives-bad-advice-to-applicant-about-clearance-eligibility/22092)
**Author:** [@Marko](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/u/Marko)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2026, 6:54pm UTC](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/recruiter-gives-bad-advice-to-applicant-about-clearance-eligibility/22092 "2026-07-20T18:54:32Z")
Originally published at: https://www.clearancejobsblog.com/recruiter-gives-bad-advice-to-applicant-about-clearance-eligibility/ A post on the ClearanceJobsBlog recently highlighted a concerning example of misinformat… --- ## [Granting Interim Security Clearance Eligibility is Standard Procedure Now](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/granting-interim-security-clearance-eligibility-is-standard-procedure-now/22079)
**Author:** [@Marko](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/u/Marko)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2026, 10:27pm UTC](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/granting-interim-security-clearance-eligibility-is-standard-procedure-now/22079 "2026-07-13T22:27:30Z")
Originally published at: https://www.clearancejobsblog.com/granting-interim-security-clearance-eligibility-is-standard-procedure-now/ Eligibility for access to classified information may be granted to security cleara… --- ## [Lying About Military Discharge 28 Years Later Comes Back to Bite Applicant](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/lying-about-military-discharge-28-years-later-comes-back-to-bite-applicant/22054)
**Author:** [@Marko](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/u/Marko)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2026, 5:34pm UTC](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/lying-about-military-discharge-28-years-later-comes-back-to-bite-applicant/22054 "2026-06-22T17:34:05Z")
Originally published at: https://www.clearancejobsblog.com/lying-about-military-discharge-28-years-later-comes-back-to-bite-applicant/ Another Defense Office of Hearing and Appeals (DOHA) case where you just shake yo… --- ## [Hot and Cold Workflow for Background Investigators](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/hot-and-cold-workflow-for-background-investigators/21977)
**Author:** [@Marko](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/u/Marko)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2026, 11:29am UTC](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/hot-and-cold-workflow-for-background-investigators/21977 "2026-05-18T11:29:34Z")
Originally published at: https://www.clearancejobsblog.com/hot-and-cold-workflow-for-background-investigators/ There is an ongoing discussion thread on ClearanceJobsBlog.com where background investigators share insig… --- ## [The Dangers of Fast Tracking or By-Passing Background Vetting](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/the-dangers-of-fast-tracking-or-by-passing-background-vetting/21969)
**Author:** [@Marko](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/u/Marko)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2026, 1:00pm UTC](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/the-dangers-of-fast-tracking-or-by-passing-background-vetting/21969 "2026-05-11T13:00:59Z")
Originally published at: The Dangers of Fast Tracking or By-Passing Background Vetting | ClearanceJobs Blog We have all heard how slow and cumbersome the background investigation process is for security clearance ap… --- ## [Common Errors in Filling Out the SF-86](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/common-errors-in-filling-out-the-sf-86/21631)
**Author:** [@Marko](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/u/Marko)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2026, 12:04am UTC](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/common-errors-in-filling-out-the-sf-86/21631 "2026-05-10T00:04:10Z")
Originally published at: https://www.clearancejobsblog.com/common-errors-in-filling-out-the-sf-86/ Security clearance applicants are required to complete the Questionnaire for National Security Positions (SF-86) and … --- ## [Putting a GPS Tracker on a Co-Worker's Car is Not a Good Idea](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/putting-a-gps-tracker-on-a-co-workers-car-is-not-a-good-idea/21955)
**Author:** [@Marko](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/u/Marko)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2026, 6:07pm UTC](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/putting-a-gps-tracker-on-a-co-workers-car-is-not-a-good-idea/21955 "2026-05-04T18:07:18Z")
Originally published at: https://www.clearancejobsblog.com/putting-a-gps-tracker-on-a-co-workers-car-is-not-a-good-idea/ There are many ways to track people these days; e.g., smartphones, air pods, GPS trackers, and … --- ## [Continued Lack of Funding for DHS Employees Creates an Increased Risk of Exploitation by Foreign Operatives](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/continued-lack-of-funding-for-dhs-employees-creates-an-increased-risk-of-exploitation-by-foreign-operatives/21942)
**Author:** [@Marko](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/u/Marko)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2026, 1:07pm UTC](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/continued-lack-of-funding-for-dhs-employees-creates-an-increased-risk-of-exploitation-by-foreign-operatives/21942 "2026-04-27T13:07:02Z")
Originally published at: https://www.clearancejobsblog.com/continued-lack-of-funding-for-dhs-employees-creates-an-increased-risk-of-exploitation-by-foreign-operatives/ The on-going political drama created by our elec… --- ## [Doing Your Nails at Work? This Is How You Lose a Security Clearance](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/doing-your-nails-at-work-this-is-how-you-lose-a-security-clearance/21930)
**Author:** [@Marko](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/u/Marko)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2026, 2:22pm UTC](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/doing-your-nails-at-work-this-is-how-you-lose-a-security-clearance/21930 "2026-04-21T14:22:04Z")
Originally published at: https://www.clearancejobsblog.com/doing-your-nails-at-work-this-is-how-you-lose-a-security-clearance/ It really does amaze me how some people are completely unaware of acceptable personal con… --- ## [Special Military Unit Employee Arrested for Disclosing Classified Information to a Journalist](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/special-military-unit-employee-arrested-for-disclosing-classified-information-to-a-journalist/21914)
**Author:** [@Marko](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/u/Marko)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2026, 12:47pm UTC](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/special-military-unit-employee-arrested-for-disclosing-classified-information-to-a-journalist/21914 "2026-04-13T12:47:22Z")
Originally published at: Special Military Unit Employee Arrested for Disclosing Classified Information to a Journalist | ClearanceJobs Blog A former Department of the Army civilian employee who had a Top-Secret secur… --- ## [Gender Dysphoria Issues Result in Clearance Denial](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/gender-dysphoria-issues-result-in-clearance-denial/21895)
**Author:** [@Marko](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/u/Marko)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2026, 10:18pm UTC](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/gender-dysphoria-issues-result-in-clearance-denial/21895 "2026-04-08T22:18:28Z")
Originally published at: https://www.clearancejobsblog.com/gender-dysphoria-issues-result-in-clearance-denial/ I ran across an unusual Defense Office of Hearing and Appeals (DOHA) case for a defense contractor who wa… --- ## [DCSA is Expanding Rap Back Enrollment Population](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/dcsa-is-expanding-rap-back-enrollment-population/21883)
**Author:** [@Marko](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/u/Marko)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2026, 12:06pm UTC](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/dcsa-is-expanding-rap-back-enrollment-population/21883 "2026-03-30T12:06:39Z")
Originally published at: https://www.clearancejobsblog.com/dcsa-is-expanding-rap-back-enrollment-population/ The Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) is expanding Rap Back enrollment to the broader … --- ## [DCSA Releases Individual Engagement Platform to Help Applicants Track Their Vetting Status](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/dcsa-releases-individual-engagement-platform-to-help-applicants-track-their-vetting-status/21856)
**Author:** [@Marko](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/u/Marko)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2026, 9:57pm UTC](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/dcsa-releases-individual-engagement-platform-to-help-applicants-track-their-vetting-status/21856 "2026-03-24T21:57:04Z")
Originally published at: DCSA Releases Individual Engagement Platform to Help Applicants Track Their Vetting Status | ClearanceJobs Blog The Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) released a new publi… --- ## [Clearance Applicant Claims Wife Ratted Him Out to FBI Over Upcoming Divorce](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/clearance-applicant-claims-wife-ratted-him-out-to-fbi-over-upcoming-divorce/21844)
**Author:** [@Marko](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/u/Marko)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2026, 1:29pm UTC](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/clearance-applicant-claims-wife-ratted-him-out-to-fbi-over-upcoming-divorce/21844 "2026-03-16T13:29:36Z")
Originally published at: Clearance Applicant Claims Wife Ratted Him Out to FBI Over Upcoming Divorce | ClearanceJobs Blog I ran across one of the more colorful Defense Office of Hearing and Appeals cases in which the… --- ## [Submitting an Updated SF-86 is Required Every 5 Years for All Clearance Holders](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/submitting-an-updated-sf-86-is-required-every-5-years-for-all-clearance-holders/21808)
**Author:** [@Marko](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/u/Marko)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2026, 9:37pm UTC](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/submitting-an-updated-sf-86-is-required-every-5-years-for-all-clearance-holders/21808 "2026-03-12T21:37:51Z")
Originally published at: https://www.clearancejobsblog.com/submitting-an-updated-sf-86-is-required-every-5-years-for-all-clearance-holders/ In the past, security clearance holders had to undergo a periodic reinvestig… --- ## [Three Security Clearance Applicants All Denied for Marijuana Use](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/three-security-clearance-applicants-all-denied-for-marijuana-use/21830)
**Author:** [@Marko](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/u/Marko)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2026, 10:57pm UTC](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/three-security-clearance-applicants-all-denied-for-marijuana-use/21830 "2026-03-09T22:57:45Z")
Originally published at: https://www.clearancejobsblog.com/three-security-clearance-applicants-all-denied-for-marijuana-use/ Three security clearance applicants were initially denied clearance eligibility by the DoD … --- ## [Report States Background Investigation and Clearance Timeliness Reporting is Flawed](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/report-states-background-investigation-and-clearance-timeliness-reporting-is-flawed/21769)
**Author:** [@Marko](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/u/Marko)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2026, 7:08pm UTC](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/report-states-background-investigation-and-clearance-timeliness-reporting-is-flawed/21769 "2026-02-19T19:08:14Z")
Originally published at: Report States Background Investigation and Clearance Timeliness Reporting is Flawed | ClearanceJobs Blog The Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) mandates that all federal a… --- ## [Alcohol Use Disorder and the Human Reliability Program](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/alcohol-use-disorder-and-the-human-reliability-program/21748)
**Author:** [@Marko](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/u/Marko)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2026, 7:07pm UTC](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/alcohol-use-disorder-and-the-human-reliability-program/21748 "2026-02-09T19:07:06Z")
Originally published at: https://www.clearancejobsblog.com/alcohol-use-disorder-and-the-human-reliability-program/ Certain federal agencies, such as those that grant access to nuclear information, use an additional s… --- ## [Ties to Family in Russia Results in Clearance Denial](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/ties-to-family-in-russia-results-in-clearance-denial/21727)
**Author:** [@Marko](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/u/Marko)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2026, 2:13pm UTC](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/ties-to-family-in-russia-results-in-clearance-denial/21727 "2026-02-02T14:13:18Z")
Originally published at: https://www.clearancejobsblog.com/ties-to-family-in-russia-results-in-clearance-denial/ Lindy Kyzer recently published an article on ClearanceJobs that discussed the impact dual citizenship c… --- ## [Contractor’s Rape Charge Dropped But Still Denied Clearance Eligibility](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/contractor-s-rape-charge-dropped-but-still-denied-clearance-eligibility/21668)
**Author:** [@Marko](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/u/Marko)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2026, 1:39pm UTC](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/contractor-s-rape-charge-dropped-but-still-denied-clearance-eligibility/21668 "2026-01-12T13:39:27Z")
Originally published at: https://www.clearancejobsblog.com/contractors-rape-charge-dropped-but-still-denied-clearance-eligibility/ A recent Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Hearing and Appeals case caught my eye … [Next page](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/c/uncategorized/1.md?page=1)