I have obtained my top secret clearance. On my security paperwork for my clearance I left out that I was fired from a job for stealing more than $500 worth of merchandise. And I left that off the security clearance paperwork. How much trouble can I get in if they find out the truth??
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I’m just curious, was this job under the table, or did you actually get w2’s, paid taxes on it…
From the SF86 that you signed:
The US Criminal Code title 18 section 1001 provides that knowingly falsifying or concealing a material fact is a felony which may result in fines and/or up to 5 years imprisonment. In addition, Federal agencies generally fire, do not grant a security clearance, or disqualify individuals who have materially and deliberately falsified these forms, and this remains a part of the permanent record for future placements. … I understand that if I withhold, misrepresent, or falsify, information on this form, I am subject to the penalties for inaccurate or false statement per US criminal code title 18 section 1001 denial or revocation of a security clearance, and/or removal and debarment from Federal Service.
You could lose your clearance and thereby lose that job. While I understand the urge to want to hide past indiscretions, it’s always better to be honest about these things. Were I in your position I’d reach out and fess up. You might keep the clearance and the job but it will go way worse if they find out on their own.
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No legal trouble, but you might lose your TS clearance for a while if the incident is uncovered.
Im Active Army 35N. Yes i get a w2.
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I was referring to the job that you were fired from.
Was it under the table?
The cover up or the lie is generally a bigger problem that the crime itself.
Had you disclosed that, you probably would have been fine…
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How long was this job firing? 5? 10? 15 years ago?
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