Currently in the process of getting a secret clearance. About 11yrs ago I made a stupid mistake of not checking ID when serving alcohol while working at a restaurant. I got charged but when I appeared at the court, the case was dismissed. Other than that, I may have one speeding ticket.

Does anyone know if that’s going to be a problem?😱

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Disclose it and explain it to your investigator. This is not something you should be worried about.

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Whew thank you!!! What a relief

I doubt it.

Secret isn’t all that difficult to get. I wasn’t interviewed and got mine in 60 days...

Worst case, they ask you about it and move on. This is something that could cause an issue on a TS...

(Opinion blended with some relevant background xp)

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Thanks!! I was getting rlly anxious😱

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As long as you don’t lie about it or not mention it, you should be ok. The investigator will be pissed if you lie or withhold it and they find out about it themselves

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You’ll have to explain what happened

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Disclose & explain, it’ll be all fine

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Not an issue as long as you disclose and are honest

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Just be honest about it and you will be fine! They are usually looking for felonies. No felonies and you should be good!

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That and they are looking to catch you in a lie. I work in the clearance/BI process and this is what I’ve learned thus far

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Don’t lie to the feds. Simple rule avoids trouble in everything from System Security Plans to getting clearances.

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Nope

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Just be honest & open

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Ppl with past DUIs get cleared to TS. You’ll get cleared

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You are fine.

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If you are up front and honest about it this should not be a problem. The fact that it happened 11 hrs ago makes it even less worrisome based on my experience.

Of course you can never guarantee but just anecdotally that doesn’t sound like they would care about it. 99% sure you’ll be fine.

Not a big deal. I know people who have TS clearance an much bigger “offenses” (w/convictions, even) on their records.

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