My current job does not require me to have a clearance. However, I was talking to a recuritor for another job that did require clearance. The recuritor at this new company said my clearance was terminiated due to a security breach.Do you need a clearance right now for your current job?
edit: And how do you know it was because of statements made by your former employer that labeled you are untrustworthy? Clearances can be administratively downgraded or terminated if the person no longer requires access to classified material.
You left your security credentials in an unsecured and unattended area. They decided to take this security failure and report it as more seriously than you think is warranted.I left my badge and cac card on my manger's desk.
As mentioned, my current job does not require any clearance. However, my concern is that this will be on my record and may prevent me from getting another job in the future.You left your security credentials in an unsecured and unattended area. They decided to take this security failure and report it as more seriously than you think is warranted.
If you want to appeal this change, you will need to contact the military.
Personnel Security Clearances Office Information (PSCO) - Personnel Security FAQs
Before contacting them, make sure you will be able to articulate why this claim (which is not a false claim, but depending on the circumstances may be overblown) should not warrant a revocation of your clearance. If a security clearance will greatly affect you, then you may want to talk to an expert in the appeals process before starting your appeal.