Hello all,
I am writing about to get your opinion on what I perceive to be hiccups in my possibility to successfully navigate a Moderate Risk PT investigation (or security clearance such as a secret). I am currently investigated at the Tier 1 level.
I have been employed by the Government (Federal) for a while now (greater than 5 years). During that time I have seen above average growth and have been given responsibilities that reflects my leaderships trust for me to make the right decisions. I apologize for being cryptic, as I prefer not to list my career field. Now that I am looking to move elsewhere, I see that other organizations position descriptions/job positions for the same GS series require different, more stringent, investigations.
I have good credit (800+), no criminal record (other than a speeding ticket in 2016 and a 7+ year old seat belt violation). The last time I smoked marijuana was over 8 years ago, as a young person, so I’m not really worried about that…never done any other drugs. I believe my leadership would speak positively of me as I have repeatedly received outstanding annual performance ratings.
The bad:
1 - I was written up almost 4 years ago for snapping at my coworkers. I was “counseled” and told that if I had no more issues on that front that it would not go in my file. Yes, I plan on disclosing this as long as its newer than 7 years old.
2- I get pretty bad headaches. Earlier this year I had two debilitating headaches that had me asking my spouse for their medication (prescription) that is used to treat the same headaches - 2 pills total over the course of two weeks. I did not think about it at the time, as I was in pretty bad pain. The medication is a barbiturate/pain reducer combo and is neither on my State’s or Federal controlled substance schedule. Shortly thereafter my doctor put me on a prescription for the same strength of the same medication that I took of my spouse’s.
This is NOT a “is it really misuse” question. According to the SF85P and every other definition on the internet, it IS misuse. I acknowledge that I did not think about it, but integrity is everything in background investigations so I have to own it.
My question is: Am I up the creek without a paddle due to these two issues (written reprimand/prescription use)? If not, how long do I need to wait before I could be favorably adjudicated on these items?
Thanks in advance for your help.