Summary
A 28-year-old high school graduate was denied a security clearance due to concerns under four guidelines: Financial Considerations, Alcohol Consumption, Drug Involvement, and Criminal Conduct. The applicant admitted to the allegations but did not provide sufficient evidence of rehabilitation or resolution of financial issues.
Specifically, the applicant admitted to multiple alcohol-related offenses, including two DUIs, and failed to demonstrate adequate rehabilitation. Her drug use history included illegal marijuana use, and she did not provide evidence of abstinence or completion of treatment.
Additionally, the applicant had nine unresolved delinquent debts, as supported by credit reports from June 2022 and June 2023. She did not provide proof of financial responsibility or counseling to address these issues. Consequently, the security clearance was denied.
Why the Applicant Was Denied
- The applicant admitted to multiple incidents of alcohol-related offenses, including two DUIs, without sufficient evidence of rehabilitation.
- The applicant's drug use history included illegal marijuana use, and she did not provide evidence of abstinence or treatment completion.
- The applicant had unresolved delinquent debts and did not provide proof of financial responsibility or counseling.
Conditions Referenced
- AG ¶ 21raisedAlcohol Consumption
- AG ¶ 24raisedDrug Involvement and Substance Misuse
- AG ¶ 30raisedCriminal Conduct
- AG ¶ 18raisedFinancial Considerations
Procedural Posture
- SOR issuedJul 17, 2023
- Answer filedAug 1, 2023Applicant elected to proceed without a hearing.
- Hearing held—Decision made on the written record.
- Decision dateApr 3, 2024
Cite For
- Failure to Demonstrate Rehabilitation Under Guideline G
- Insufficient Evidence of Abstinence From Drug Use Under Guideline H
- Ongoing Financial Issues Impacting Security Clearance Under Guideline F