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Jun 26, 2009 07:58 PM

security clearance interview


I got a call at work today and a contractor from OPM said he was doing my security clearance and I had to have an interview (it is scheduled for monday 2:30pm at the local IHOP) has anyone had this before or am I special. About a year ago the city in this little tiny town I lived in gave me a ticket because I didnt pay the $5 dog tag fee for a dog tag. They said my little 3 lb chihuahua needed a missouri rabies tag this was last july, roxy had just had her rabies shot in january in florida. I took roxy to the VET and asked for a rabies shot , he refused because she was already current and she was pregnant with puppies. I told the city about this and they said ok fine let us know when she gets another shot and register her then. I thought everything was ok then the town marshal that works 2 hrs a month for 8 bucks an hr. came and arrested me for possession of an unlicensed chihuahua. they took me to the county jail and let me out on 50 dollar bail. I pleaded no contest and paid the 150 dollar fine. the arrest and the case dont show up on any case.net or any computerized record. I told them about this on my application in detail. would they decide to kick me out because of this arrest and conviction of a municipal charge (not a misdemeanor not a felony) of possession of an unlicensed chihuahua.


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Old Jun 26, 2009, 09:36 PM

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Your story is incredible, Walt Disney couldn't have said it better!
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from caliotter3
Old Jun 26, 2009, 09:54 PM

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An unlicensed chihuahua?! Oh, oh!!! I better take care of my chihuahua! I had to go through these interviews every time I had a Special Background Investigation. This would definitely be what would be discussed, and any other thing you've got under the rug or in the closet. Good luck.
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from caliotter3
Old Jun 26, 2009, 09:58 PM

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Next thing we're going to find out that unlicensed chihuahuas cause nursing licenses to be revoked!
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from pattyrn376
Old Jun 27, 2009, 01:20 PM

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guys, I am serious, not joking, I was arrested handcuffs and all. granted they were loose and in front of me. it was really about a property line dispute and I had a survey done like they requested and they didnt like what the surveyor found. so they had the mayor harass me that way. the town had only 200 people in it.
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from caliotter3
Old Jun 27, 2009, 01:25 PM

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If the investigator who questions you is anything like any of the ones who interviewed me, he will write down your explanation in a way that is appropriate to the reality of the situation. Make sure you don't leave anything out that explains what and why. Don't worry about this. There is nothing you can do about it except to explain it. If they don't grant you a security clearance because of it, then you didn't have a chance anyway. Good luck.
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Old Jun 27, 2009, 01:55 PM

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Remember: the guy doing the interview does not determine whether or not you get the clearance. The interviewer just gathers information, its the agency you work for that will decide if you get your clearance. Just stick with the facts, don't try to lay blame on anyone and relax. By the time the interviewer talks to you, they've already reviewed your police record and talked to all your neighbors. The interviewer will already know about your canine escapades, especially if its only a town of 200.
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Old Jun 27, 2009, 02:45 PM

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At work I know several people with security clearances and prior arrests. Just be open and honest because this is extremely minor. But don't try to joke with the interviewer, they typically don't have much of a sense of humor. It is best to tell them everything about the arrest episode, but don't volunteer a lot of information about your whole life, just answer the questions.
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from athena55
Old Jul 01, 2009, 09:26 PM

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Also do not volunteer any information.
As amber said, "...just answer the questions"
And I agree with Cursed, the investigator already knows a heck of a lot about you. When I had my security clearance interview for a position with the FBI the Lead Investigator was at my neighbors homes asking questions about me as soon as she was off my front stoop, or so it seemed!
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Old Jul 01, 2009, 10:33 PM

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Patty,

Did you have the interview Monday? If so, how did everything go?
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