What happens if an applicant does not pass the SORA background check?

When an applicant does not pass the SORA background check, the application is denied. This outcome is rooted in the fundamental objective of the Security Officer Registration Act, which is to ensure that individuals who hold security officer positions meet specific moral, ethical, and legal standards. A failure to pass the background check indicates that the applicant does not meet the necessary criteria, and as a result, their application cannot be approved.

The other options suggest alternative outcomes that are not aligned with the established protocols for handling failed background checks under SORA. For example, reapplying immediately may imply that an applicant can try again without addressing the reasons for the denial, which is typically not permissible in such regulatory frameworks. Similarly, while appealing a decision could be an option in some contexts, the nature of SORA does not provide for an immediate appeal process for unsuccessful background checks. As for putting the application on hold, this would imply that there is some uncertainty regarding the applicant's status, which is not the case when the background check is failed—the decision is clear-cut and results in a denial.