US embassy work clearance with 10 year old felony?

Question

I was have a felony conviction for posession of drugs in 1996. I have been clean and sober since, went through and completed a court monitered drug offender program. I have had NO trouble since then. I am studying International Relations and want to work in diplomacy around the world at a US embassy. What are my chances for getting government clearence? Please i have researched the internet, only anwser if you have real knowledge with this subject.

Answer 1

You wont be cleared to work within Canada...unless you have your conviction removed from your file...it is up to the country that you are working in...not just to the country of your residence...

Answer 2

Nil to Zero. The US take felonies seriously and most government sectors won't even let you get past the background check. You wouldn't be able to get a job in anything that needs a background/security check.

In the US embassy anywhere around the world you'd be a US ambassador representing the USA. Do they want ex-druggies representing them. NO!!

You should have thought about that before you thought about getting your next high.

Answer 3

Not going to happen for you....sorry

Answer 4

The probablity is strong that you wouldn't be eligible. As the Yak Rider says, a felony conviction implies more than holding for personal use. However, that might depend on where you were arrested and convicted. Anything more significant than a small amount of marijuana is likely to get you banned permanently.

Answer 5

You will be disqualified.  The felony conviction means you were holding major weight.  The vast majority of possession charges are adjudicated as misdemeanors.

Answer 6

usually for drug offenses , you will be deny any sort of gov. jobs but especially diplomatic job , is out of the way .

Applicant's candor with the government about his marijuana use does not preclude the government from considering the security implications of his overall history of marijuana use. Involvement with illegal drugs raises several potential security concerns. Involvement with illegal drugs also demonstrates a person's willingness to engage in criminal conduct, which raises questions about the person's judgment, reliability, and trustworthiness. Any previous decision to grant Applicant a security clearance did not give him a vested interest or right in continuing to have a security clearance. Government is not equitably estopped from denying or revoking Applicant's access to classified information. Adverse decision affirmed.

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