Summary
A 38-year-old systems engineer was denied a security clearance due to concerns under Guideline G (Alcohol Consumption), Guideline H (Drug Involvement), and Guideline J (Criminal Conduct). The applicant admitted to drug and alcohol abuse, which formed the basis of the security concerns.
Specifically, the applicant was found guilty of DUI-Alcohol, for which he received a sentence of 10 days in jail and was assessed a fine and costs. He was also arrested and charged with possession of narcotics, possession of drug paraphernalia, and DUI of drugs. Additionally, the applicant allegedly used cocaine with varying frequency from about September 2018 to about August 2021, and LSD, MDMA (molly), and marijuana in June 2016.
While some allegations related to alcohol consumption were mitigated, the judge determined that the applicant did not sufficiently mitigate the concerns related to criminal conduct and drug involvement, despite claiming to have completed a diversion program. Consequently, the security clearance was denied.
Why the Applicant Was Denied
- The applicant admitted to drug and alcohol abuse, which raised significant security concerns.
- The judge found that the applicant did not mitigate the concerns related to criminal conduct and drug involvement.
Conditions Referenced
- AG ¶ 25raisedCriminal Conduct
- AG ¶ 24raisedDrug Involvement
- AG ¶ 28appliedAlcohol ConsumptionSome allegations related to alcohol consumption were mitigated.
Key Rule Quoted
“it is not clearly consistent with the national interest to grant Applicant eligibility for a security clearance.”
Procedural Posture
- Decision DateJun 14, 2024
Cite For
- Denial of Security Clearance Due to Criminal Conduct and Drug Involvement
- Mitigation of Alcohol Consumption Concerns
- Impact of Admitted Substance Abuse on Security Clearance Eligibility