# 1st time problem **URL:** \ **Category:** SECURITY CLEARANCE Q&A\ **Created:** [September 30, 2026, 10:00pm UTC](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/1st-time-problem/22224 "2026-09-30T22:00:02Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 2\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![sawyerbrownlive](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/34f0e0/32.png) [@sawyerbrownlive](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/u/sawyerbrownlive)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2026, 10:00pm UTC](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/1st-time-problem/22224/1 "2026-09-30T22:00:02Z")
I’m sick. After 13 years of holding a secret clearance (first 8 as a ctr) and having a flawless reputation, i did something stupid and picked up a non-violent felony. I barely have a traffic violation. I immediately self-reported and have been regularly talking to my FSO. She is adamant that the whole-person-concept will void the chance of me losing my clearance. My job has opted not to discipline me. It’s been a few weeks and i’ve heard nothing from the Navy security personnel, or anyone else. FSO believes i’ll receive an SOR around end of year, we will fill it out, and that will be that. But i’m unable to rest on that. I’m uneasy. I’ve read through the discussions here and it doesn’t sound promising that it will be that quick and painless. ---
**Author:** ![northstar](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/f475e1/32.png) [@northstar](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/u/northstar)\ **Post date:** [October 1, 2026, 4:02pm UTC](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/1st-time-problem/22224/2 "2026-10-01T16:02:29Z")
Consequences usually aren’t quick and painless, nor should they be. You will probably get the opportunity to explain the incident to an investigator. Be as forthcoming as possible. Convey the remorse that you show in this post. Be compliant with anything your security office requires. I don’t think anyone can provide you with a predictable outcome. Just go through the process and take the advice of the FSO.