Which Felonies Disqualify You From Getting A TWIC Card?<\/h2>\n<\/i><\/div>\n\n\nThere is a list of felony offenses which disqualify an individual from obtaining a TWIC card, and these fall into two categories: interim and permanent disqualifying offenses. Interim offenses include felonies such as robbery, drug offenses, arson, kidnapping, sexual assual, smuggling, etc. which are serious crimes but not an extreme risk to national security. Permanent offenses include felonies that are either more severe or more tied to national security, such as murder, unlawful dealings in explosives, improper transportation of hazardous materials, transportation security incidents, etc.<\/p>\n
Additionally, there are four felony disqualifying offenses that cannot be waived under TSA guidelines. These include:<\/p>\n
\n- Treason<\/li>\n
- Sedition<\/li>\n
- Federal terrorism<\/li>\n
- Espionage<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Or conspiracy to commit any of the above crimes.8<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n\n\nWhat Felonies Disqualify You From Getting A TWIC Card In Any State?<\/h2>\n<\/i><\/div>\n\n\nThe TSA and, subsequently, the TWIC program is federally regulated, and therefore, the disqualifying offenses are standard across all fifty states. In Texas, an individual can be disqualified for felony offenses such as robbery, assault, racketeering, arson, fraud, and weapons offenses (eligible for waiver) within the last seven years or felony offenses such as murder, transportation security incidents, and unlawful dealings in explosives (waiver eligible) within the indidual\u2019s lifetime. Finally, the crimes of espionage, sedition, treason, and federal terrorism are not eligible for waiver.7<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n\n\nCan You Pass A TSA Background Check With a Felony on Your Record?<\/h2>\n<\/i><\/div>\n\n\nIt is possible to pass a TSA background check with a felony if the felony is older than seven years. If not, the initial background check is unlikely to pass, and an individual may need to submit a waiver. In many employment cases, disqualifying felonies are those of a violent nature which pose a threat to the individual or others. In the case of the TSA, more weight is given to those felonies which pose a national security threat, such as espionage, terrorism, sedition, and treason.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n\n\nCan You Get A TWIC Card With A Drug Felony?<\/h2>\n<\/i><\/div>\n\n\nDrug felonies are listed under the \u201cinterim disqualifying offenses\u201d which only impact the TWIC application if they occurred within the last seven years. Drug felonies within the last seven years may be eligible for a waiver. An individual can provide evidence of treatment and rehabilitation.3<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n\n\nCan I Get A TWIC Card On Probation?<\/h2>\n<\/i><\/div>\n\n\nWondering \u201cDoes probation show up on a background check?\u201d An individual may be eligible for a TWIC card when they are on probation if their crime is not listed under the interim or permanent disqualifying offenses lists. If the crime is on the list, active probation will automatically disqualify the individual.2, 7<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n\n\nCan You Get A TWIC Card With A Misdemeanor?<\/h2>\n<\/i><\/div>\n\n\nYes, it is very possible to get a TWIC card with a misdemeanor. The disqualifying offenses under TWIC law are felony offenses, and it is unlikely for an individual to be declined for a misdemeanor conviction.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n\n\nHow Far Back Does an Employment Background Check Go?<\/h2>\n<\/i><\/div>\n\n\nIn general, most employment background checks follow the seven-year common lookback period. There are many states without laws to govern lookback periods, but seven to ten years is the most frequent interim.6<\/a><\/sup>\u00a0Note that there are several\u00a0types of background checks<\/a>\u00a0(government, security, etc) which regularly look further back.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n\n\nHow Many Years Does A Level 2 Background Check Go Back?<\/h2>\n<\/i><\/div>\n\n\nLevel 3 and level 4 background checks used for higher level and more sensitive job positions may permit examination of an individual\u2019s complete history, but\u00a0how far back does a level 2 background check go<\/a>? Most\u00a0level 2 background checks<\/a>\u00a0will limit to seven to ten years.1, 6<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n
There is a list of felony offenses which disqualify an individual from obtaining a TWIC card, and these fall into two categories: interim and permanent disqualifying offenses. Interim offenses include felonies such as robbery, drug offenses, arson, kidnapping, sexual assual, smuggling, etc. which are serious crimes but not an extreme risk to national security. Permanent offenses include felonies that are either more severe or more tied to national security, such as murder, unlawful dealings in explosives, improper transportation of hazardous materials, transportation security incidents, etc.<\/p>\n
Additionally, there are four felony disqualifying offenses that cannot be waived under TSA guidelines. These include:<\/p>\n
- \n
- Treason<\/li>\n
- Sedition<\/li>\n
- Federal terrorism<\/li>\n
- Espionage<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Or conspiracy to commit any of the above crimes.8<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n
\n \n\nWhat Felonies Disqualify You From Getting A TWIC Card In Any State?<\/h2>\n<\/i><\/div>\n
\n\nThe TSA and, subsequently, the TWIC program is federally regulated, and therefore, the disqualifying offenses are standard across all fifty states. In Texas, an individual can be disqualified for felony offenses such as robbery, assault, racketeering, arson, fraud, and weapons offenses (eligible for waiver) within the last seven years or felony offenses such as murder, transportation security incidents, and unlawful dealings in explosives (waiver eligible) within the indidual\u2019s lifetime. Finally, the crimes of espionage, sedition, treason, and federal terrorism are not eligible for waiver.7<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n
\n \n\nCan You Pass A TSA Background Check With a Felony on Your Record?<\/h2>\n<\/i><\/div>\n
\n\nIt is possible to pass a TSA background check with a felony if the felony is older than seven years. If not, the initial background check is unlikely to pass, and an individual may need to submit a waiver. In many employment cases, disqualifying felonies are those of a violent nature which pose a threat to the individual or others. In the case of the TSA, more weight is given to those felonies which pose a national security threat, such as espionage, terrorism, sedition, and treason.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n
\n \n\nCan You Get A TWIC Card With A Drug Felony?<\/h2>\n<\/i><\/div>\n
\n\nDrug felonies are listed under the \u201cinterim disqualifying offenses\u201d which only impact the TWIC application if they occurred within the last seven years. Drug felonies within the last seven years may be eligible for a waiver. An individual can provide evidence of treatment and rehabilitation.3<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n
\n \n\nCan I Get A TWIC Card On Probation?<\/h2>\n<\/i><\/div>\n
\n\nWondering \u201cDoes probation show up on a background check?\u201d An individual may be eligible for a TWIC card when they are on probation if their crime is not listed under the interim or permanent disqualifying offenses lists. If the crime is on the list, active probation will automatically disqualify the individual.2, 7<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n
\n \n\nCan You Get A TWIC Card With A Misdemeanor?<\/h2>\n<\/i><\/div>\n
\n\nYes, it is very possible to get a TWIC card with a misdemeanor. The disqualifying offenses under TWIC law are felony offenses, and it is unlikely for an individual to be declined for a misdemeanor conviction.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n
\n \n\nHow Far Back Does an Employment Background Check Go?<\/h2>\n<\/i><\/div>\n
\n\nIn general, most employment background checks follow the seven-year common lookback period. There are many states without laws to govern lookback periods, but seven to ten years is the most frequent interim.6<\/a><\/sup>\u00a0Note that there are several\u00a0types of background checks<\/a>\u00a0(government, security, etc) which regularly look further back.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n
\n \n\nHow Many Years Does A Level 2 Background Check Go Back?<\/h2>\n<\/i><\/div>\n
\n\nLevel 3 and level 4 background checks used for higher level and more sensitive job positions may permit examination of an individual\u2019s complete history, but\u00a0how far back does a level 2 background check go<\/a>? Most\u00a0level 2 background checks<\/a>\u00a0will limit to seven to ten years.1, 6<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n
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