Security Clearance Denial
Security clearance denial can negatively affect an employee's ability to successfully perform their job duties. In the course of particular work assignments, the need to have access to sensitive information may arise. When an individual needs to access confidential, secret, or top secret information to complete their work assignment, the individual must apply with the Department of Defense (DoD) for security clearance. Security clearance denial means that the individual is not able to access the information necessary to successfully perform their job duties.
Security clearance denial typically occurs when an individual is found to be an unacceptable risk to national security. To apply for security clearance, the individual must submit an application for review and consideration to the DoD. The DoD will review the application and complete background investigations as directed. The DoD follows established security guidelines when making determinations as to whether or not an individual is an acceptable security risk. If an individual is denied security clearance, the individual will receive a Statement of Reasons (SOR) detailing the reasons for the security clearance denial.
An attorney can assist individuals that have been subject to security clearance denial. As this type of denial can adversely impact an individual's ability to perform important job related tasks, it is crucial that individual's receive security clearance required for their job. An attorney with experience regarding security clearance and familiar with the security guidelines used by the DoD can assist the individual in addressing the concerns listed in the SOR.