Will 11 Arrests Prevent You from Obtaining a Security Clearance?

Originally published at: https://www.clearancejobsblog.com/will-11-arrests-prevent-you-from-obtaining-a-security-clearance/

This Defense Office of Hearing and Appeals (DOHA) from a few months ago case caught my eye due to the extensive criminal history of the applicant and how he thought he would be eligible for a security clearance. Considering his background, he was initially denied eligibility by the DoD based on concerns involving criminal conduct, alcohol…