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Bus Driver Awaiting Clearance Renewal

A former CIA computer systems worker drives a school bus as he awaits renewal of an expired DoD security clearance.

Progress reportedly has been made in speeding clearance processing, but significant delays remain.

Posted by The Editors on Jul 31, 2011 at 10:24AM | Comments (0) 

Job-Seekers Advised to Avoid WikiLeaks

There is discussion that individuals seeking Federal jobs that require obtaining a security clearance ought to resist the temptation to access and read classified U.S. diplomatic cables disseminated by WikiLeaks.

Posted by The Editors on Dec 14, 2010 at 11:30AM | Read More | Comments (0) 

Senate Bill Protects Whistleblower Clearances

S. 372, the Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act of 2009, passed the U.S. Senate on December 10. The bill calls for the establishment of procedures to ensure that government whistleblowers can challenge any adverse action taken with regard to their security clearances. A Board is established to review and rectify such instances of retribution.

For details, click the link above and search the text of the bill for “clearance.”

Posted by The Editors on Dec 13, 2010 at 01:38PM | Comments (0) 

Feds Invoke National Security in Denying Review

In an article in today’s Washington Post, we learn about a Defense Intelligence Agency officer who was denied any administrative review after his security clearance was revoked. The DIA said any such review would require disclosing information which would endanger national security.

More government agencies are invoking such reasoning to deny due process in adverse actions involving security clearances. Persons affected are left with little recourse because federal courts have ruled security clearance cases non-justicible because they are deemed the purview of the Executive branch. One recent widely-reported case involved a former Department of Energy employee which we posted about here.

Posted by The Editors on Nov 28, 2010 at 09:33PM | Comments (0) 

Cleared Personnel Skip Airport Security

It used to be that acquiring a security clearance allowed a person access to the nation’s secrets. Now, according to the Associated Press, the highest-level federal officials with security clearances also can skip airport security screening, thanks to their clearances.

The TSA would not explain why it makes these exceptions. But many of the exempted government officials have gone through several levels of security clearances, including FBI background checks.

Posted by The Editors on Nov 24, 2010 at 10:16AM | Comments (0) 

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The Defense Security Service Academy produced this video sharing its perspective on the polygraph examination. DSSA says that people should disregard unspecified rumors they hear about the exam. DSSA also says that repeated exams often are necessary to “give the person every opportunity” to resolve any problems that arise with the exam, which some may read as another way of saying to “confess” to any perceived bad behavior.

This article, from the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) website, explains why OPM conducts thorough background investigations on potential federal civilian employees, even if the positions for which they are being considered do not require security clearance.

This article, by an online writer whose direct experience with classified information is unclear, describes what security clearance are, why they exist, and the main levels of security clearance one may hold.

The Government Accountability Office has issued a new report to Congress about timeliness and quality of Department of Defense security clearances.

Consistent with previous reports, the GAO continues to include quality among its concerns when examining DoD clearance procedures, while speed and efficiency guide much of the attention surrounding clearance reform efforts elsewhere in government.

The Office of the Director for National Intelligence has released updated documents governing the investigation, issuance, revocation, and appeals process for security clearances. The document are listed under ICD 704.1-704.5.

Courtesy: Secrecy News

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Keeping up on status of pending security clearance?

What are some of the best ways to stay informed regarding the status of one’s security clearance? Thank You.

Posted by S Gold on Apr 29, 2011 at 07:55AM | Comments (1) 

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