Department of Defense Security Clearance
When an individual needs to obtain Department of Defense security clearance, the individual must submit an application for security clearance. The application is essentially a questionnaire that must be completed by each individual in need of Department of Defense security clearance. The need for Department of Defense security clearance arises during the course of an individual's work. There may be occasions for which the need to access sensitive information develops. The sensitive information may be confidential, secret, or top secret. The individual will be unable to access this information until the security clearance is approved.
Department of Defense security clearance is based on the information submitted to the department via the application as well as information uncovered through the course of interviews and investigations. Both the individual's persona and professional history are taken into account. If unfavorable information is discovered, the individual may be denied security clearance. If this occurs, the individual will receive a Statement of Reasons (SOR). The SOR will detail the allegations against the individual, and the allegations are the reasons why the security clearance was denied.
Individuals needing Department of Defense security clearance may want to contact an experienced attorney for assistance. An attorney well-versed in security clearance guidelines and familiarity with the security clearance application can provide expert guidance to individuals. An experienced attorney can help individuals that have been denied security clearance appropriately and truthfully respond to the allegations in the SOR. An attorney can help ensure the individual obtains the necessary security clearance.