Interim TS Denied, what gives?
For context, I accepted a position for a federal contractor in 2023, granting a Secret clearance within about 6 months. Two year later I accepted a different position requiring a TS, an interim was granted allowing me to start the job. Unfortunately, due to that position came to an end sooner than I had hoped due to an incident that occurred. The investigation was cancelled after that.
Now roughly a year later, I accepted a position again requiring a TS, submitted my 86 in February, and started in March. Nothing on my 86 has changed except for reporting the previous employment termination and a security incident (not involving classified). I did have previous marijuana usage 2020-2022 that was previously adjudicated for my secret.
I was informed today by my companies FSO that they received notice from DCSA “Interim Top-Secret eligibility cannot be issued for the subject at this time, however, action is being taken to process your request for a Final Top Secret eligibility determination. No further information at this time.”
Now I know this question is asked a lot on this subreddit, but;
* What is the likely hood that a full adjudication will be denied due to the incident that occurred last year?
* How often is an interim denial indicative of a clearance denial?
* Can employment termination and a security incident (not involving classified) be a determining factor in a denial?
* Will a TS denial make me lose my secret clearance?
* Why would I not receive an interim TS after being previously granted one.
Since getting that email, I am just super stressed and looking for some insight.
Should I start looking for a different job?