Defense Security Clearance
In some circumstances, individuals employed by a company or agency will need to have access to confidential, secret or top secret information during the course of their work. When this occurs, the individual will need to obtain defense security clearance in order to have access to this sensitive information. Typically, this information is related to national security; therefore, it is vital that the individual seeking defense security clearance is trustworthy and will act responsibly with the information.
The individual seeking defense security clearance will complete an application to be submitted to the DoD which will contain information relevant to the applicant's personal and professional life. Based on this information and other information obtain through various investigative processes, the DoD will make a determination regarding the applicant's potential threat to national security. If the application for defense security clearance is denied, the individual will receive a Statement of Reasons (SOR) listing the reasons why the application was denied.
Individuals that have received an SOR should contact an attorney for assistance. An experienced attorney will be well-versed in defense security clearance issues and can help the individual prepare answers to the allegations contained in the SOR. By retaining the services of a qualified attorney, the individual may be better able to appeal the DoD's decision. Defense security clearance can affect the individual's ability to perform his or her job; therefore it is vital that individuals obtain the necessary security clearance.