[tbw2]

It disqualifies you from any position requiring a security clearance.

[al baby]

I think he could still run for congress and or the presidency

[Crim]

“It disqualifies you from any position requiring a security clearance.”

There’s always politics...

*grin*

[meyer]

It disqualifies you from any position requiring a security clearance.

Not necessarily. Probably depends on the time frame that passes between the DUI and the job though. There are people with some types of security clearance that have a DUI on their record.

[apillar]

It disqualifies you from any position requiring a security clearance.

Maybe at one time, but not anymore. As I mentioned in my post, I was given a "secret" clearance with two recent misdemeanor convictions. It may be different with the "higher" clearances. I was told the requirements to get a security clearance were really loosened during the Clinton administration and there is not much that automatically disqualifies you anymore as long as you are honest on your SF-76.

[macquire]

No security clearance? That is bull. Do you know how many DWI and DUI’s pilots and others in the service have?

For god’s sake, it is a DUI and 95% of America knows that it could have happened to them the last time they left a party also.

Sheese.

[Hulka]

Not really. He can get (and keep) a security clearance based upon what was written here. Just some guy going through life, has an alcoholic-related incident, will be in the equation but on itself, no, not a sole dis-qualifier.

Now . . .if he does NOT reveal the offense on his SF-86, that would be another matter. But we are talking a commercial job working auto-parts. No big deal as it doesn't need to be mentioned unless driving in the new job is required. If not driving, no mention, and if they bring it up, as long as he shows contrition and remorse and an effort to atone (pay the fines, perhaps volunteer to speak against drink-driving, etc. . .), he will be okay.