Hi, I'm new to the site and lately I have been quite concerned about the new job I am transferring to within the next 7 to 8 days.  I am going to be working for a MAJOR Department of Defense contractor requiring a special access security clearance.  The contract that I signed (....my life away that is hehe) specifies that a polygraph may or may not be administered, although the human resources contact said a polygraph would most likely be administered.   

On page 121 (Chapter 4) of Lies Behind the Lie Detector, it states that FBI applicants should seriously decline submitting to a polygraph because failing can adversely affect your chances of obtaining employment with other law enforcement agencies, obtaining future security clearances, etc.   

1) So if I were to submit to the polygraph and failed, would I be blacklisted as well and be unable to find employment within DOD contract opportunities again?

2) Even though I signed in agreement to the polygraph, what will happen if I decline to take the polygraph?   

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George, you should make this statement more often.  It is the only thing you have ever said about the polygraph thing that is certain.

Well our customer is going to be the NRO (National Reconnaissance Organization).  Shouldn't they follow the same polygraph guidelines as the DOD.  I think so.  Some topics my polygraph contract include are National Security, Personal habits/lifestyle, Use of Illegal Drugs, Involvement in Law Violations, etc.

Although my background is squeaky clean, my main concern about taking the polygraph is the use and sale of illegal drugs and involvement in law violations.  I sold small amounts and experimented with various drugs in the past.  Marijuana as recently as new year's.  I have committed fraud once or twice but have never been caught for these instances.  How will the fact that I have committed these acts affect my polygraph?    

I was thinking i can say yes to these relevant questions and admit to them to a small degree.  With fraud, for example, I can say that i forged my father's signature in elementary when i needed proof to show him a bad grade on a report card.   

For those that do not know me.  Don't be quick to judge me and say that i am not fit for a job like this.  i love my country and believe what I am doing is making a big difference for American citizens.  I believe in my job and put the objectives of the US govt and it's American citizens well before me.  I would in no way, shape or form commit to fraud or espionage against my country.

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"Squeaky Clean?"   

Was your "fraud" once or twice, or perhaps thrice. Sorry but My CC was ripped for about 6 G's not long ago so I'm not real sympathetic. Of course it's hard to get a job today what with Enron's demise.

-Marty