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Originally Posted by neodguy
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This is a common misconception, that a
security BI is the same as a law enforcement suitability BI, when in fact they are not the same. The BI you underwent for your TS/SCI clearance was done to determine if you could be trusted with classified information. However, law enforcement officers/agents are given public trust to swear out warrants, arrest people (i.e. literally take away their freedom), and other activities based simply on their sworn words. The fact that you didn't pass this BI doesn't mean you're not a trustworthy person, as I would agree your TS clearance shows you likely are. However, LE agencies have certain standards that other military/gov't jobs that hold clearances do have, and it's because of the public trust given to our duties.
At the end of the day, this isn't the end of the world, as the USMS told you to reapply in a year. If you were disqualified indefinitely, they'd have told you, which would have been much worse. I know this news didn't come as good news, and I've been there before when I was trying to get a fed job, but the two things I learned about this application process are: (1) you have to have patience and learn to roll with the punches, and (2) if you fall off the horse, get back on (i.e. apply again when you're eligible).
FWIW, I had to apply to my current agency twice. It helped during the panel interview to show how much I actually wanted to work there. ;)