Did I Get Denied a Security Clearance?

SECURITY CLEARANCE Q&A
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Hello all,

So I am curious as to my current situation. I received a CJO through one of the three letter intelligence agencies. I went through the process (BI, Poly, etc.) and was finally provided a standard denial email about how a multitude of reasons factored in to why I did not receive a FJO. I didn’t receive a SOR or was given a specific reason as to why I was not offered a job.

I’m extremely confused as to the process. I already had a TS/SCI that was successfully adjudicated before. Does this mean I failed to get a security clearance? I am a current contractor that is utilizing my current clearance. Will this affect my ability to apply to other positions in the future or my current job? How do I explain this (if I have to at all) to any other future potential employers?

Thanks for any help.

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Sounds like they selected the “best qualified” applicants and you didn’t make the cut.

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Look at the “multitude of reasons” that they provided. Would those reasons prevent you from maintaining your current clearance?

It doesn’t sound like you were denied a clearance but it’s difficult to tell what was learned that could effect your current clearance.

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May I ask what date did you fill out the SF86 and how long did you have to wait until you read this news that you did not get the FJO?

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I vote with @datesnotrecalled You just didn’t get the job.

Wonder if there is any way you can find out for sure?