Summary
The applicant, a 46-year-old security receptionist for a federal contractor, faced security concerns under Guidelines E (Personal Conduct), F (Financial Considerations), and J (Criminal Conduct) due to a history of criminal charges, falsifying information on her security clearance application, and unpaid debts. The administrative judge found that the applicant's actions raised significant doubts about her reliability and trustworthiness, leading to the denial of her security clearance.
Under Guideline E (Personal Conduct), Guideline F (Financial Considerations), and Guideline J (Criminal Conduct), the Statement of Reasons alleged the following: Applicant failed to provide truthful and candid answers during the security clearance process (2.a). Judgment owed to a bail bondsman in the amount of $1,278; remains unpaid (3.a). Judgment owed to a bail bondsman in the amount of $5,280; not listed in credit reports (3.b). Judgment for apartment rent in the amount of $1,044; less than $300 owed (3.c). Medical account placed for collection in the amount of $168 (3.d). Medical account placed for collection in the amount of $117 (3.e). Medical account placed for collection in the amount of $87; the credit report shows this is a debt for medical services; her statement from the collection agency shows the bill was paid but to repay a catalog merchant, and not a medical debt (3.f). Medical account placed for collection in the amount of $208 (3.g). Medical account placed for collection in the amount of $332 (3.h). A government debt placed for collection for overpaid unemployment benefits in the amount of $2,502 (3.i). Suit filed to collect medical debt in the amount of $970; stipulation to pay $50 per month until paid, to commence November 6, 2007 (3.j). Applicant was charged, fined, or placed on probation for four crimes (1.a).
The judge denied the clearance. The government raised disqualifying conditions Guideline J, Guideline E, Guideline F. The decision turned on the following: The applicant had a pattern of criminal conduct over a 15-year period, including multiple charges and a current probation status; She falsified information on her security clearance application, failing to disclose pending criminal charges; The applicant had significant unpaid debts totaling approximately $5,800, demonstrating financial irresponsibility.
Why the applicant was denied
- The applicant had a pattern of criminal conduct over a 15-year period, including multiple charges and a current probation status.
- She falsified information on her security clearance application, failing to disclose pending criminal charges.
- The applicant had significant unpaid debts totaling approximately $5,800, demonstrating financial irresponsibility.
Conditions referenced
- Guideline JraisedCriminal Conduct
- Guideline EraisedPersonal Conduct
- Guideline FraisedFinancial Considerations
Key rule quoted
“Any doubt concerning personnel being considered for access to classified information will be resolved in favor of national security.”
Procedural posture
- SOR issuedJul 5, 2007
- Answer filedAug 8, 2007
- Hearing heldOct 10, 2007
- Decision dateOct 31, 2007
Cite for
- Pattern of Criminal Conduct Impacting Security Clearance Eligibility
- Failure to Disclose Relevant Information on Security Clearance Applications
- Financial Irresponsibility as a Disqualifying Factor for Security Clearance