Summary
A 45-year-old defense contractor, with a high school diploma and some college, was denied a security clearance primarily due to concerns under Guideline E (Personal Conduct) and Guideline F (Financial Considerations). The denial stemmed from significant financial instability and an extensive criminal history.
The applicant had approximately $58,000 in delinquent debts, including student loans and consumer debts, which were past due, charged off, or placed for collection. He admitted to these debts but provided no evidence of resolution or payment. Additionally, the applicant had a history of sixteen arrests for various crimes, including a December 2016 arrest for Failure to Appear for a Fingerprintable Charge, which the administrative judge viewed as a pattern of irresponsible and unreliable conduct.
Further compounding the issues, the applicant failed to provide truthful answers on his security clearance application regarding his criminal history, indicating a lack of candor. These factors collectively led the administrative judge to conclude that the applicant's financial instability and criminal history raised serious concerns about his reliability and trustworthiness, resulting in the denial of his security clearance.
Why the Applicant Was Denied
- The applicant has approximately $58,000 in delinquent debts, which he admitted without providing evidence of resolution or payment.
- The applicant has a history of sixteen arrests for various crimes, demonstrating a pattern of irresponsible and unreliable conduct.
- The applicant failed to provide truthful answers on his security clearance application regarding his criminal history, indicating a lack of candor.
Conditions Referenced
- AG ¶ 19(a)raisedInability to Satisfy Debts
- AG ¶ 19(b)raisedUnwillingness to Satisfy Debts Regardless of the Ability to Do So
- AG ¶ 19(c)raisedHistory of Not Meeting Financial Obligations
- AG ¶ 16(a)raisedDeliberate Omission, Concealment, or Falsification of Relevant Facts
- AG ¶ 16(c)raisedCredible Adverse Information in Several Adjudicative Issue Areas
Key Rule Quoted
“Any doubt concerning personnel being considered for national security eligibility will be resolved in favor of the national security.”
Procedural Posture
- SOR issuedJun 9, 2021
- Answer filedJul 7, 2021
- Hearing held—Applicant requested a decision on the written record without a hearing.
- Decision dateJan 14, 2022
Cite For
- Denial Based on Significant Financial Issues Under Guideline F
- Denial Due to Extensive Criminal History Under Guideline E
- Failure to Provide Truthful Information on Security Clearance Application