Can I get approved for a security clearance if I am awaiting a trial?
I am a federal gov't employee and have a secret clearance done through public works in 2010. Recently I got a job offer from national defense. They do not accept my clearance as they do their own security checks instead of a transfer. I am charged with sexual assault and forcible confinement with local police and waiting a trial. Will that deny my security clearance to go through with DoD? The crown is procceeding as a minor offense. I was given an offer of conditional discharge with no jail sentence but only 1 year of probation. I refused to accept it because I am innocent and want to prove my innocence in the court. I don't have any other criminal record and have average credit histroy. I have never done drugs in my entire life. I am university graduate and excellent employment record. I want this security to go through so I could get this job. Can someone please provide some information based on facts and personal experiences please?
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I am in Canada. It's a secret clearnace (level II). Yes, public works is general but DoD is higher than public works. DoD has their own security process. Its for a civilian job; not military.
Yes, I do have a lawyer. I am awaiting my trial.