Will I lose my security clearance if I smoke weed?
Federally, marijuana continues to remain illegal and since federal law trumps state law, use of marijuana could harm your chances of obtaining an approval for a security clearance, says security clearance attorney John Griffith.
Will I lose my security clearance if I fail a drug test?
The results of a positive drug test are devastating. A drug test as a result of a safety violation or random employee selection will provide enough information to revoke a security clearance. While it may be possible to fight the results of a ‘failed positive’ – the chances are slim.
Can I get a security clearance if I’ve done drugs?
Persons who have used drugs in the past may be approved for access to classified information. In accepting a security clearance, however, government employees and contractors also accept an obligation to remain drug free in the future.
What are the levels of security clearance?
There are three levels of security clearance: confidential, secret, and top secret.
Should you lie about drug use for security clearance?
Don’t Do It! Many security clearance applicants become tempted to hide former drug use, such as the fact that they smoked marijuana or abused prescription pills, perhaps back in college. This means that all drug use, even marijuana, needs to be reported in full.
What happens if you break security clearance?
Security clearances are not guaranteed to last forever. If someone with Confidential, Secret or Top Secret clearance is careless and they violate their clearance, not only will the error be reported immediately, but their security clearance can be revoked.
What happens to my security clearance when I leave my job?
Once you leave the position your clearance is for it remains current for two years unless you move to another position that requires that clearance level. After two years, you clearance becomes inactive and you’ll be required to go through another vetting process.