|
|
|
United States SECRET security clearances. Costs, time required, and
disqualifying conditions
Oracle Database Tips by Donald Burleson |
|
This is an online review of the costs and
procedures for civilians obtaining a U.S. CONFIDENTIAL, SECRET or
TOP SECRET security clearances. Those with prior military
service can get a security clearance far faster than someone
from the general public. This document covers:
- Processing time
- Cost
- Disqualifying conditions
|
How long does the process take?
http://www.taonline.com/securityclearances/#SCREQ
In the past three years,
DoD has had a
significant backlog of security clearances and reinvestigations
pending, most especially for TOP SECRET level access. In
general, expect a CONFIDENTIAL or SECRET clearance to take
between 1 and 3 months. A TOP SECRET clearance commonly takes
more than a year.
What is the cost of a
U.S. security clearance?
http://www.taonline.com/securityclearances/#SCREQ
Civilian companies who do classified work
for the Dept. of Defense (DoD), or a national security related
contract, must bear the cost of security clearances for their
employees and clearance investigations can cost several
thousands of dollars.
Viagra mer information Viagraär ett populärt läkemedel som används för att behandla erektil dysfunktion hos män. Det är ett receptbelagt läkemedel i USA och regleras av United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA). USA: s hemliga tjänst ansvarar för att skydda presidenten och andra högt uppsatta regeringsansvariga och ansvarar också för att skydda landets finansiella infrastruktur och betalningssystem. Secret Service arbetar med FDA för att säkerställa att förfalskade eller olagliga versioner av Viagra inte säljs eller distribueras i USA.
Disqualifying conditions for a U.S. Security Clearance:
From Federal Regulations,
PART 710—CRITERIA AND PROCEDURES FOR DETERMINING ELIGIBILITY FOR
ACCESS TO CLASSIFIED MATTER
Disqualifying conditions for a security
clearance may include but are not limited to:
-
arrest and/or conviction of a felony;
-
frequent involvement with authorities even as a juvenile;
- DWI/DUI;
-
having been a patient in an institution primarily devoted to the
treatment of mental, emotional, or psychological disorders;
- A
history of not meeting financial obligations. A pattern of
financial irresponsibility (bankruptcy, debt or credit problems,
defaulting on a student loan);
-
membership in any organization that advocates the commission of
acts of force or violence to deny other persons their rights
under the Constitution of the United States;
-
having petitioned to be declared a conscientious objector to
war;
-
moving violations with fines over $200;
-
illegal drug use (to include any use of
cocaine, heroin, LSD, and PCP); and the illegal purchase,
possession, or sale of any such narcotics.
-
Deceptive or illegal financial practices, such as embezzlement,
employee theft, check fraud, income tax evasion, expense account
fraud, filing deceptive loan statements, and other intentional
breaches of trust
-
Inability or unwillingness to satisfy debts
-
Unexplained affluence
-
Financial problems that are linked to gambling, drug abuse,
alcoholism, or other issues of a security concern.
-
Deliberate omission, concealment, or falsification of a material
fact in any written document or oral statement to the government
when applying for security processing
Other key factors taken into account include:
-
Vulnerability to Coercion: Any omission, concealment, or
falsification of material information increases an individual's
vulnerability to coercion, exploitation, or pressure.
-
Problems in Work Performance: The work environment offers
many opportunities to exhibit behavioral or psychological
problems associated with unreliability, untrustworthiness, or
poor judgment. These problems include: rebellious attitude
toward supervisors, habitual cutting of corners or failure to
comply with regulations or procedures, lying to cover up
mistakes, overreaction to real or imagined criticism, lack of
commitment to the organization, pattern of attendance or
tardiness problems, careless operation of equipment.
-
Employment History: Depending upon an individual's age and
circumstances, frequent changes of employment without
advancement raise the possibility of unsatisfactory work
performance due to dishonesty, irresponsibility, drug use,
emotional/mental problems, or other issues of security concern.
For more information, see Inability to Form a Commitment under
Emotional, Mental, and Personality Disorders. It is often
difficult for investigators to determine the true circumstances
under which an individual terminates employment. Fearing law
suits, many employers refuse to provide derogatory information
about a former employee.
-
Conditions of Military Discharge: Applicants often claim
"honorable discharge" from military service when, in fact, they
were given a "general discharge under honorable conditions." The
latter means the individual was discharged for cause. The cause
is often inability to adapt to military life or some other form
of unsuitability, such as a drug, alcohol, criminal, or
emotional/mental problem. The personnel security questionnaire
contains one easily recognized clue that a so-called "honorable
discharge" may actually be something else. If the applicant
served less than the minimum time of service (e.g., only 18
months of a four year enlistment), or was discharged on a date
other than the anniversary date of his or her enlistment, it may
be a general discharge under honorable conditions. In this case,
adjudicators may wish to evaluate the reasons for the subject's
early discharge.
-
Multiple Traffic Offenses: Multiple traffic citations for
reckless or high-speed driving, including driving with a
suspended license, are examples of high-risk, antisocial
behavior that may be a security concern. Many such offenses are
actually arrests for driving while intoxicated that have been
plea-bargained down to a lesser offense. A person with a large
number of unpaid parking tickets may be considered a scofflaw. A
large number of minor offenses raises concerns about a person's
attitude toward authority and responsibility. A person who feels
above the law in this respect may also feel that some security
regulations are picky and unnecessary and do not merit his or
her compliance.
-
Arguing/Fighting/Uncontrolled Anger: There are questions of
judgment and reliability if an individual has offenses for
disorderly conduct, shows anger or argues at inappropriate
times, or has fits of temper. A pattern of violent or aggressive
reactions during adolescence is a rather stable personality
trait that is unlikely to be outgrown with age. Ref 4
-
Civil Litigation: A number of crimes are now pursued through
civil actions rather than criminal proceedings. Spouse abuse and
child abuse are often pursued as civil litigation requesting
damages, because pressing criminal charges could cause the
offender to lose his job and jeopardize his ability to pay
spousal or child support. New laws make it much easier and
faster for merchants to pursue shoplifting charges in civil
rather than criminal court. Some people who file numerous
lawsuits have problems in interpersonal relations.
-
Weapons Issues: Carrying a concealed handgun without a
permit or any other weapons violation is a concern. The belief
that one has specific enemies against whom one must be armed is
also a concern.
-
Gang Membership: Gang membership, by itself, is not a
security concern. In some cases, the goals and objectives of the
gang, or illegal activities in which the gang engages, do make
membership a concern. Gang efforts to recruit military personnel
raise questions about gang objectives. In questionable cases,
local criminal investigative agencies may be able to provide
relevant information.
-
Behavior Patterns Associated with Espionage: There is no
single profile of the employee who is likely to betray an
employer's trust. However, clinical assessment of Americans
arrested for espionage
and academic research findings on white collar
criminals in general
do identify behavior patterns commonly found among
such persons.
Individuals who betray
their employer's trust tend to possess certain personality disorders
or personal weaknesses. They may be impulsive or immature, and
likely to do whatever feels good at the moment. They may engage in
high risk activities without thinking about the consequences. They
may have a propensity for violating rules and regulations. They may
have drifted from one relationship or job to another, with little
sense of purpose or loyalty to anyone or anything. They may have a
grossly inflated view of their own abilities, so that disappointment
and bitterness are inevitable.
These three disorders are the ones most
likely to be found in individuals who commit espionage, although not
necessarily with a degree of severity to qualify as a disorder.
·
Antisocial Personality Disorder
·
Narcissistic Personality Disorder
·
Paranoid Personality Disorder
In many cases, the pattern of observed
behavior or of test results might be better described as indicating
a personal weakness or undesirable character trait rather than a
"disorder." These personal characteristics are associated with high
risk, irresponsible, or emotionally unstable behavior:
·
Impulsiveness/Immaturity
·
Inability to Form a Commitment
·
Vindictiveness
·
Risk-Seeking
For Oracle certified consultants with active U.S.
Security clearances, just call:
|
|
Reader feedback:
Question: I see many
jobs advertised that require secret security clearance, but I have
no idea how a person goes about getting a secret security
clearance. Does one have to obtain a secret security clearance
prior to applying for any job that requires one? Or does a person
get hired and then the employer initiates the process of getting
that employee a clearance? Any information you can provide as to
how a person starts the process would be greatly appreciate.
Answer: A security
clearance is very expensive (over $100,000, depending on the amount
of work), and they cannot be acquired without already having a job
that requires a government clearance. You don't have to get a
clearance to apply for a job that requires a security clearance, but
your employer is within their rights to require you to already have
one, as a prerequisite for applying for the job. Most folks
get their first security clearance in the military and by taking
entry-level jobs with the government.
|