Hi folks, this is a cross post from another forum, but I wanted to get your opinion:
Hello.. I am currently filling out the (looong) forms for security clearence.
I am a good candidate, overall, as far as the recruitment officer tells me, but I am concerned about drug use in my past.
I have used marijuana countless times since I was 17, but haven't used any in the last three months, and only once in the last 9 months. I was never what you would call a hard-core pothead, mostly just a weekend partier, and there were many times when I would go months or even years between usages.
So would my past be a barrier to my becoming an officer?
I have been told conflicting information regarding this.. some people have told me that any drug use will preclude me from candidacy, others have said that as long as you are honest with them and haven't used any in the last 6 months that you are OK.
Any information would be helpful..
Thanks,
Ben
Hello.. I am currently filling out the (looong) forms for security clearence.
I am a good candidate, overall, as far as the recruitment officer tells me, but I am concerned about drug use in my past.
I have used marijuana countless times since I was 17, but haven't used any in the last three months, and only once in the last 9 months. I was never what you would call a hard-core pothead, mostly just a weekend partier, and there were many times when I would go months or even years between usages.
So would my past be a barrier to my becoming an officer?
I have been told conflicting information regarding this.. some people have told me that any drug use will preclude me from candidacy, others have said that as long as you are honest with them and haven't used any in the last 6 months that you are OK.
Any information would be helpful..
Thanks,
Ben