Summary
A 57-year-old defense contractor employee was denied a security clearance due to concerns under Guideline G (Alcohol Consumption) and Guideline J (Criminal Conduct). The denial stemmed from three driving while intoxicated (DWI) charges in February 2018, February 2014, and December 2004, which were cited as both alcohol-related and criminal conduct.
The Statement of Reasons highlighted a pattern of alcohol-related incidents and the applicant's continued consumption of alcohol to the point of intoxication several times a month. While the applicant acknowledged her issues and attended some counseling, the adjudicator found insufficient evidence of rehabilitation or modified behavior regarding her alcohol consumption.
Despite the application of several mitigating conditions, the persistent pattern of alcohol-related incidents and the lack of demonstrated behavioral change led to doubts about the applicant's reliability and trustworthiness. Consequently, the security clearance was denied.
Why the Applicant Was Denied
- The applicant has three DWI charges, indicating a pattern of alcohol-related incidents.
- The applicant continues to consume alcohol to the point of intoxication several times a month.
- The applicant did not provide sufficient evidence of rehabilitation or modified behavior regarding alcohol consumption.
Conditions Referenced
- AG ¶ 21(a)raisedAlcohol-related Incidents Away From Work
- AG ¶ 21(c)raisedHabitual or Binge Consumption of Alcohol
- AG ¶ 30(a)raisedPattern of Minor Offenses
- AG ¶ 30(b)raisedEvidence of Criminal Conduct
- AG ¶ 23(a)rejectedTime Passed or Infrequent Behavior Unlikely to RecurThe applicant's continued pattern of alcohol abuse minimizes the passage of time.
- AG ¶ 23(b)rejectedAcknowledgment of Alcohol Use and Evidence of Actions TakenThe applicant did not provide evidence of actions taken to overcome her alcohol problem.
- AG ¶ 23(d)rejectedSuccessful Completion of Treatment ProgramThe applicant has not demonstrated a clear pattern of modified consumption or abstinence.
- AG ¶ 32(a)rejectedTime Elapsed Since Criminal BehaviorThe applicant's criminal acts have not been infrequent.
- AG ¶ 32(d)rejectedEvidence of Successful RehabilitationThe applicant's repeated criminal behavior shows a lack of successful rehabilitation.
Procedural Posture
- SOR issuedOct 15, 2020
- Answer filedMay 27, 2021
- Hearing heldJun 14, 2022
- Decision dateDec 5, 2022
Cite For
- Pattern of Alcohol-related Incidents Under Guideline G
- Impact of Criminal Conduct on Security Clearance Eligibility Under Guideline J
- Insufficient Evidence of Rehabilitation in Alcohol-related Cases