I'm interviewing for a contractor-related job which will be working on a navy base. I was told the job required a security clearance. 12 years ago when I was briefly in the navy I had a "less than honorable" discharge (tested positive on drug test - only time in my life before or since I ever tried anything). Question is - what kind of security clearance are they looking for with civilian workers do you think? I have no criminal record and have been quite the upstanding citizen since then. Being so long ago and me not being in the military now, would they absolutely demand nothing less than an honorable discharge or "don't bother applying - ever"? Or what if the event was, say, 60 years ago? Is it that no amount of time passed under the bridge will erase this discharge and allow you to get a civilian job on their base, or would they only deny a "dishonorable" or "misconduct" discharge status? Please only knowledgeable answers, not just speculation.
2007-12-14 14:04:18 · 10 answers · asked by tricon7 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
The true is that every government job might require a different clearance level based on who's gonna hire you, what you are gonna do and where. No matter what we tell you there is no way to know for sure what the people in charge will decide to do, because technically they can deny your application or they can be as flexible as they want since you are not asking for a military, security, or law enforcement job.
Be upfront and don't hide anything. The investigation it's not just based on one-time mistake but on all you have been doing for the last 12 years. Don't be afraid of trying.
2007-12-14 15:56:09 · answer #1 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My husband was discharged the same way and everybody told him he would never work again and he has a good job. Just not a government job. These day they usually will test you and that should be clearance enough. Its worth the shot at, no harm done if you try.
2007-12-14 14:11:13 · answer #2 · answered by Little Lisa 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
USN jobs that don't need a security clearance?? Working for the Canadian navy maybe??LOL!! All forms of jobs need a clearance, its just how high of a level you'll be granted.
2016-04-09 03:51:26 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, hopefully it would keep you from getting the job. But, you can appeal the discharge. After .... yar or so, you an apply for a.... review? Im not sure of the process, but a recruiter should be able to point you in the right direction. ont say good luck, you shouldnt have done it.
2007-12-14 15:00:32 · answer #4 · answered by cantsleepclownswillgetme71 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For my access to my job (as a contractor) they ask if you ever failed a drug test.......then they would like to see paperwork on drug rehabilitation/education(they must think you are cured after that)....and under a random drug test program, you will expect to be randomly called two to three times the normal rate....and btw talk to a recruiter and see if you can get your discharge upgraded if it was a case of one incident, of otherwise spotless time in the USN...can't hurt to try....
2007-12-14 14:26:12 · answer #5 · answered by lymanspond 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just ask John Kerry (Lurch). He got one for throwing his medals and participating in anti-war/anti-American protests, and look at him, he's a Senator!
Oh, but I forget, Jimmy Carter erased that little boo-boo from his records so he has an honorable discharge now.
I'm sorry, it appears that if you don't have friends in high places to fix stuff for you, well then you are just plain ole shït out of luck!
2007-12-15 01:56:27 · answer #6 · answered by Dr. Inright 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Good God...the government hires illegal immigrants with false documentation...what are you worrying about? These individuals occupy high-security jobs for years and only lose the job when someone else that knows them...gets mad and rats them out! I mean be real...America has no idea who is here, who is legal or not legal, who's documentation is false, who's is valid, who has stolen someones identity, whether they are alive or dead. Just fill out the application and say the basics....you will get hired! Illegal immigration in America has reached 24 million and growing........you will be fine.
2007-12-14 14:52:07 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the clearance. But basically drug
abuse is no good starting point for any kind of
security clearing.
2007-12-14 14:21:07 · answer #8 · answered by Alex S 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
honestly it depends on what kind of clearance you need
if you need a high clearance, chances are they wont give it to you
but if its something simple, i dont see why not
the only thing youd really need to worry about is if the discharge were for something of a more serious nature
2007-12-14 14:13:49 · answer #9 · answered by jewcrew91986 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it came down to you and someone with an honorale discharge/ expiration of term of service, what do you think would happen??
Be honest, and hope for the best.
2007-12-14 15:11:53 · answer #10 · answered by TedEx 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋