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Posted by George W. Maschke
 - Oct 17, 2008, 12:31 PM
Generally, polygraphs are used for certain (but not all) positions requiring a top secret clearance.
Posted by xpiggyx
 - Oct 16, 2008, 06:55 PM
Thanks for the reply, George, it's most appreciated.  The job was for a military contractor, but I have offers from other employers where a secret clearance isn't necessary, so it's not a big deal.  Another quick query: At what point do they begin to use polygraph tests?  Top Secret? TSQ? What?  This is all new to me, so now I'm becoming inquisitive. Thanks.
Posted by George W. Maschke
 - Oct 16, 2008, 09:30 AM
I would expect such recent use of marijuana to result in your being denied a security clearance.
Posted by xpiggyx
 - Oct 16, 2008, 09:27 AM
I wasn't too sure where to put this post, so...
I've come across a job where I'll have to have a secret clearance.  I looked over the SF 86 form and saw where it asks about drug use.  I've used a couple of times over the last year or so, and took a couple of hits about 5 months ago, but that's it.  I won't lie on the form, but do you think this would disqualify me from a position where a secret clearance is required?  The reason I ask is that the SF 86 is loooooong form :D and if I'll be disqualified because of the MJ use, then there's no point in filling out the form and pursuing this job any further, right?