what type of debt can deny security clearance?

Question

I have possessed a security clearance that has expired. even though i have bad debt over the past 7 years, i have been current on all bills within the past 4 years. I have a plan set in place to pay off remaining debt within 2 years. I have also had inaccuracies in credit report still existing. Will I be able to get my clearance?

Answer 1

depends on the amount of debt, who it is owed to, what level of clearance you are applying for, and the policies of the issuing agency.

Answer 2

Personal debt or a history of it seems to be historically the motivating force for most of the spies that have become well known in the past.

Answer 3

Type does not matter. Amount and payment history does. The attempt is to weed out people desperate enough to sell out.

I have had 2 and was never aware of what they actually checked other than the FBI interviewing at least one neighbor. I had known him since grade school and he came over upset because he was smoking a joint when they showed up at his door.

Answer 4

i think that any outstanding debt can be used against you for most security clearance jobs. bankruptcy is also a biggie. NO clue why tho