Denied Security Clearance
Being denied security clearance has the potential to negatively impact an individual's ability to efficiently and effectively perform his or her job. Individuals may need security clearance in order to access confidential, secret, or top secret information that is relevant to their job. When a company requests that an individual being granted security clearance and the individual is denied security clearance, the fate of the individuals job my hang in the balance.
Individuals that need security clearance are required to complete an application and submit that application to the Department of Defense (DoD) for review. The application requires the individual to divulge both their personal and professional history. An individual may be denied security clearance based on the information contained in the application. When an application for security clearance is denied, the DoD will send the applicant an Statement of Reasons (SOR). The SOR informs the applicant as to the reasons why he or she was denied security clearance.
An individual that has been denied security clearance may want to seek legal counsel for advice regarding the allegations contained in the SOR. The individual will be given the opportunity to address the SOR allegations in an attempt to gain security clearance. An attorney with experience in security clearance and DoD security requirements may be able assist individuals in addressing the allegations in a manner that will be satisfactory to obtain security clearance.