Posted on Dec 30, 2019
How do convictions and a criminal history impact my ability to pursue certain jobs and security clearances?
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I have a DWI on my record that I did get taken care of back in 2014. I did get a waiver for it. My question is how will it affect me in the future MOS wise? Does it disqualify me from certain jobs with certain security clearances or does having a waiver help with that?
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Hello again, Ashley Nicole -
Having a DWI doesn't necessarily disqualify you from getting a security clearance. When getting a security clearance, they take the whole person approach. Yes, you got a DWI but what were the mitigating circumstances AND what have you done to prevent future occurrences. I haven't heard of anyone entering being disqualified from certain jobs (that doesn't mean that it doesn't/can't happen).
Having a DWI doesn't necessarily disqualify you from getting a security clearance. When getting a security clearance, they take the whole person approach. Yes, you got a DWI but what were the mitigating circumstances AND what have you done to prevent future occurrences. I haven't heard of anyone entering being disqualified from certain jobs (that doesn't mean that it doesn't/can't happen).
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LTC Jason Mackay
Ashley Nicole it’s about being truthful on the SF86/eQuip. Not disclosing will get you dropped like a hot rock
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It will probably disqualify you from aviation jobs. It will definitely be an impediment if you attempt to commission in the future as well.
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Ashley Nicole probably not just aviation. Several MOSs have restrictions against any history of drug or alcohol abuse. Aviation is the main one, but probably MP and maybe medical. This is all going from memory as it would take a good hour to go over every single MOS to look.
As for commissioning, that means becoming an officer. Your DUI will require a morality waiver. That will take a few years between you and the offense, and it might still never get granted. For instance, I was accepted into the PA program and needed a morality waiver for being a dumb kid a decade prior. I had outstanding evaluations, awards, letters of recommendation and experience, and I still was denied the waiver and lost my spot in that school.
As for commissioning, that means becoming an officer. Your DUI will require a morality waiver. That will take a few years between you and the offense, and it might still never get granted. For instance, I was accepted into the PA program and needed a morality waiver for being a dumb kid a decade prior. I had outstanding evaluations, awards, letters of recommendation and experience, and I still was denied the waiver and lost my spot in that school.
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SGT (Join to see)
Ashley Nicole - Just remember, the worst they can say is no. It REALLY works on a case by case basis. I had the waiver approved to enlist and I also received my clearance. I was selected for ROTC as well as my waiver was re-submitted and granted. Make incredible changes and move forward.
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As a security manager, I can tell you that a DWI is a disqualification for a Top Secret clearance and falls under the adjudication guidelines for past criminal conduct regardless if it is taken care of or not.
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SSG (Join to see)
Ok, before you come at me saying some non sense like this, realize that this is what I deal with on a daily basis. You seem to be the most useless NCO if you going to tell someone that mitigating factors affect the outcome of a security clearance. They don’t care, if you have a criminal record, regardless of the factors, you will not get a TS/SCISGT (Join to see)
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SGT (Join to see)
SSG (Join to see) - Adjudication guidelines are just that, guidelines. "Each of these criteria are considered in light of the ‘whole-person’ concept. The ‘whole-person’ concept refers to how a combination of variables are weighed, including the seriousness of conduct, frequency, motivation, likeliness of recurrence, and other factors." I wouldn't be commenting if I didn't have personal experience. Also, "useless NCO"? Your bearing and professionalism.. Impressive.
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Guess what went away with the continuous evaluation program..... SGT (Join to see)
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SSG (Join to see) - After being granted a clearance, this individual won't have to worry about that as long as no new problems arise. "If an analyst reviews the alert and finds the incident is valid, NEW, and relevant, a report will be generated and sent to the candidate’s security manager." Simple as that.
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