Applying for SC Clearance with a criminal record (3 years)

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whatdo2019 replied

11 September 2019, 08:14
Originally posted by BackupBoy View Post

All of it. Then it will match to the information the vetting service _already_ have about you.

Ok, will do. Thank you.
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BackupBoy replied

11 September 2019, 08:12
Originally posted by whatdo2019 View Post

So, I had variety of substances (6) in small quantities. The judge accepted that I was there having a good time and this was out of character for me. I was fined and I have a record.

When applying how much detail should I provide?

All of it. Then it will match to the information the vetting service _already_ have about you.
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whatdo2019 replied

11 September 2019, 07:57
Originally posted by PerfectStorm View Post

Tempted to ask how much you were taking the pee to have your collar felt for having drugs at a festival

You miss 100% of the shots you don't take, so apply

So, I had variety of substances (6) in small quantities. The judge accepted that I was there having a good time and this was out of character for me. I was fined and I have a record.

When applying how much detail should I provide?
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JoJoGabor replied

11 September 2019, 07:56
You should be fine as long as you are transparent about it. Let's be honest a lot of society have done drugs at a festival at some point. Doesn't make them a security risk, as long as you aren;t trying to hide it and could be blackmailed over it
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PerfectStorm replied

11 September 2019, 07:52
Tempted to ask how much you were taking the pee to have your collar felt for having drugs at a festival

You miss 100% of the shots you don't take, so apply
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Lance replied

11 September 2019, 07:25
nobody knows.
The only way to find out is to apply.
As you say, you do need to be honest about it.

I know people who have obtained SC with far more serious crimes in their history, including some porridge time.
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whatdo2019 started a topic Applying for SC Clearance with a criminal record (3 years)

11 September 2019, 06:16
Applying for SC Clearance with a criminal record (3 years)

Hi All,

I've applied for a number of jobs which require SC clearance. Unfortunately 3 years ago I was caught in possession of recreational drugs at a festival where I was charged and fined. Not something I do anymore or did on a regular basis but regardless, will I still be able to obtain SC clearance?

I understand I will have to declare all of the details, which I am happy to do. I will also happily take any drug tests required for the role (or periodically).

Thanks in advance!
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