Security Clearance (SC) and criminal record.

[WesternMan]

I am looking at a number of roles which require SC level security clearance.

I understand that it is essential to declare any criminal convictions even if spent.

I was arrested back in 1993 for Kerb Crawling (I'm not proud of it but it was a long time ago). I pleaded guilty and received a small fine at the magistrates court. I have no other convictions.

My question is;
Although the offence is not that serious (at the time I believe it was treated as a non-recordable offence), would it prevent me from obtaining SC ? i.e. be treated as more of a problem because of its embarassing nature.

Thanks,

Dan.

[Netraider]

I am looking at a number of roles which require SC level security clearance.

I understand that it is essential to declare any criminal convictions even if spent.

I was arrested back in 1993 for Kerb Crawling (I'm not proud of it but it was a long time ago). I pleaded guilty and received a small fine at the magistrates court. I have no other convictions.

My question is;
Although the offence is not that serious (at the time I believe it was treated as a non-recordable offence), would it prevent me from obtaining SC ? i.e. be treated as more of a problem because of its embarassing nature.

Thanks,

Dan.

I can't see it being an issue. I have had DV clearance and I have had convictions for offences more serious than kerb crawling. If you don't declare it you will not get the clearance.

[Gibbon]

I am looking at a number of roles which require SC level security clearance.

I understand that it is essential to declare any criminal convictions even if spent.

I was arrested back in 1993 for Kerb Crawling (I'm not proud of it but it was a long time ago). I pleaded guilty and received a small fine at the magistrates court. I have no other convictions.

My question is;
Although the offence is not that serious (at the time I believe it was treated as a non-recordable offence), would it prevent me from obtaining SC ? i.e. be treated as more of a problem because of its embarassing nature.

Thanks,

Dan.

WellI know at least one person guilty of that and he has got SC clearance

[biggles_1]

Double whammy! You don't get laid but get a conviction instead. Harsh

I can't see there being a problem with it. It was ages ago and you've been up front with them.

[minestrone]

Could you be blackmailed over it?

That is what they are really interested in.

[rsingh]

Could you be blackmailed over it?

Yes - if you don't declare it...

[minestrone]

Yes - if you don't declare it...

Your family/social circle does not read the documentation you send through.

"I'll tell your wife that you got done for <<crime>> 6 years ago if you don't do something for me."

Works better if it was using prossies rather than fighting in the street.