What determines approval or disapproval?
It’s important to note that the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) does not make any security clearance determinations or recommendations. They simply gather information. Once the information has been verified, and the investigations completed, the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) presents the information to the specific military service or agency adjudicator authority (each agency or service has their own), who determine whether or not to grant the security clearance, using standards set by that particular agency or service.
It’s important to note that the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) does not make any security clearance determinations or recommendations. They simply gather information. Once the information has been verified, and the investigations completed, the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) presents the information to the specific military service or agency adjudicator authority (each agency or service has their own), who determine whether or not to grant the security clearance, using standards set by that particular agency or service. Primarily, adjudicators look for honesty, trustworthiness, character, loyalty, financial responsibility, and reliability. On cases that contain significant derogatory information warranting additional action, the adjudicator may draft a request for additional investigation/information, or request psychiatric or alcohol and drug evaluation. Even so, adjudicators are not the final authority. All denials of security clearances must be personally reviewed by a b
It’s important to note that DSS/OPM does not make any security clearance determinations or recommendations. DSS simply gathers information. Once the information has been verified, and the investigations completed, DSS presents the information to the specific military service’s adjudicator authority (each military service has their own), who determine whether or not to grant the security clearance, using standards set by that particular military service. It’s impossible to say if any particular thing will result in denial of a security clearance. The adjudicators use the Adjudicator Guidelines to determine whether or not the individual can be trusted with our nation’s secrets. Primarily, adjudicators look for honesty, trustworthiness, character, loyalty, financial responsibility, and reliability. On cases that contain significant derogatory information warranting additional action, the adjudicator may draft a request for additional investigation/information, or request psychiatric or al
