I was arrested 6 months ago for a first degree (felony) theft charge for abusing my companies benefits. About 2 months ago the case finally wrapped up and I agreed to a guilty plea and my charge was dropped to a misdemeanor. I was convicted for second degree (misdemeanor) theft and sentenced to 6 months of unsupervised probation and restitution. Restitution has been fully paid off and I have accepted a new job offer and started work already, however my offer is contingent on passing a DHS suitability clearance which has been in processing for the past month and a half. The current job only asked on the application if I have any felony convictions and of course I noted No.

My question(s) are: do I have any chance of obtaining a DHS Suitability? I have no prior convictions or arrests. Also, should I notify my employer of my misdemeanor conviction even though they have not requested that information? My thought is I can get paid for the work I am currently doing if they let me go and/or also why provide information they aren't requesting.

Thanks!

You should get the clearance, the issue is felony convictions for DHS rules.

No if the application did not ask for misdemeanors you have no obligation to tell them.

Just to clarify; Department of Homeland Security (DHS) only reviews felony convictions?

Just to clarify; Department of Homeland Security (DHS) only reviews felony convictions?