Originally published at: https://www.clearancejobsblog.com/facility-clearance-level-doesnt-matter-when-issues-are-under-review/
The adjudicative guidelines for national security investigations are applied the same across the board. It matters not whether it is for a Secret or Top Secret clearance. The additional checks and information gathered for the Top Secret is reviewed the same as for a Secret. Take for instance, smoking marijuana while you held a Secret clearance, and…