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Annual Certifications For Clearance Holders
There are also annual certifications for clearance holders. Insider Threat Awareness https://securityawareness.usalearning.gov/itawareness/index.htm This course provides a thorough understanding of how Insider Threat Awareness is an essential component of a comprehensive security program. The course promotes the reporting of concerning behavior observed within the place of duty. Using case study scenarios, the course teaches common indicators…
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Investigation Documents
SF-86 SEAD-4 Adjudicative Guidelines Credentialing, Suitability And Security Clearance Decision-Making Guide
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Guideline I: Psychological Conditions
Mental health is a security concern because it influences how a person perceives the world, makes decisions and manages stress. The fact that an individual has had, or continues to have, an emotional, mental or psychological condition does not, by itself, preclude granting access to classified information. The issue is whether the individual’s condition causes,…
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Guideline H: Drug Involvement
Executive Order 12564, dated September 15, 1986, establishes the U.S. Government as a drug-free workplace. It declares that “persons who use illegal drugs are not suitable for federal employment.” Applicants cannot be held to a no-prior-use standard, but any illegal drug use at all by a current U.S. Government employee or member of the military…
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Guideline G: Alcohol Consumption
Some alcohol use is normal, but excessive use can be a serious security concern. Alcohol affects the central nervous system and how the brain functions. Excessive use affects perception, thinking and coordination. It impairs judgment, reduces inhibitions, and increases any tendency toward aggression. Those who abuse alcohol are more likely than others to engage in…
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Guideline F: Financial Considerations
Failure or inability to live within one’s means, satisfy debts or meet financial obligations may indicate poor self-control, lack of judgment or unwillingness to abide by rules and regulations, all of which can raise questions about an applicant’s reliability, trustworthiness and ability to protect classified national security information (CNSI). An individual who is financially overextended…
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Guideline E: Personal Conduct
Conduct involving questionable judgment, lack of candor, dishonesty or unwillingness to comply with regulations can raise questions about an applicant’s reliability, trustworthiness and ability to protect classified national security information (CNSI). Any failure to provide truthful and candid answers during the security clearance process is of particular interest. The following actions may result in unfavorable…
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Guideline D: Sexual Behavior
Sexual behavior that involves a criminal offense; indicates a personality or emotional disorder; reflects a lack of judgment or discretion; or may subject an applicant to undue influence or coercion, exploitation or duress can raise questions about the applicant’s reliability, trustworthiness and ability to protect classified national security information (CNSI). No adverse inference concerning the…
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Guideline C: Foreign Preference
If an applicant’s behavior indicates a preference for a foreign country over the United States, then the applicant may be prone to providing information or making decisions that are harmful to U.S. interests. The applicant’s preference for a foreign country must be established by adequate evidence of heightened risks to national security. It is not…
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Guideline B: Foreign Influence
Foreign contacts and interests become a security concern if an applicant has divided loyalties or if foreign financial interests can be manipulated or induced to help a foreign person, group, organization or government in a way that is not in the interests of the United States. The adjudicative guideline specifies that foreign contacts and interests…