Summary
The applicant, a 38-year-old divorced mother of two, sought a public trust position but was denied due to concerns under Guidelines E (Personal Conduct), F (Financial Considerations), and G (Alcohol Consumption). The judge found a pattern of alcohol-related incidents, a troubling employment history, and unresolved financial debts, concluding that the applicant did not demonstrate the reliability and trustworthiness required for access to sensitive information.
Under Guideline E (Personal Conduct), Guideline F (Financial Considerations), and Guideline G (Alcohol Consumption), the Statement of Reasons alleged the following: The SOR alleges that the information set forth in subparagraphs 1.a. through 1.c., above constitutes Personal Conduct concerns (2.a). The SOR alleges that in about July 2015, Applicant was terminated from her employment (2.b). The SOR alleges that in about November 2013, Applicant was terminated from her employment (2.c). The SOR alleges that in about September 2013, Applicant left her employment after unsatisfactory performance (2.d). The SOR alleges that in about March 2012, Applicant was terminated from her employment (2.e). The SOR alleges that in about 2009, Applicant was terminated from her employment (2.f). The SOR alleges that in about September 2009, Applicant was terminated from her employment (2.g). This overdue debt is cited in the SOR for a delinquent account in the amount of $2,910 (3.a). This overdue debt is cited in the SOR for a delinquent account in the amount of $1,536 (3.b). This overdue debt is cited in the SOR for a delinquent medical account in the amount of $1,382 (3.c). This overdue debt is cited in the SOR for a delinquent medical account in the amount of $275 (3.d). This overdue debt is cited in the SOR for a delinquent account in the amount of $109 (3.e). This overdue debt is cited in the SOR for a delinquent medical account in the amount of $103 (3.f). This overdue debt is cited in the SOR for a delinquent account in the amount of $86 (3.g). This overdue debt is cited in the SOR for a delinquent account in the amount of $57 (3.h). The SOR alleges that in September 2013, Applicant was held in jail overnight after drinking and driving (1.a). The SOR alleges that in November 2004, Applicant was arrested and charged with Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Liquor/Drugs/Vapors/Combo, DUI with a blood alcohol contents of .08 or more and Extreme DUI - BAC of .15 or more (1.b). The SOR alleges that in July 1999 Applicant was arrested and charged with DUI (1.c).
The judge denied the clearance. The government raised disqualifying conditions G-1, E-2, F-1. The decision turned on the following: The applicant had multiple alcohol-related incidents, including DUI arrests, raising concerns about reliability and judgment; The applicant's employment history included several terminations due to performance issues, indicating a lack of reliability; The applicant had unresolved financial debts, demonstrating an inability to manage financial obligations.
Why the Applicant Was Denied
- The applicant had multiple alcohol-related incidents, including DUI arrests, raising concerns about reliability and judgment.
- The applicant's employment history included several terminations due to performance issues, indicating a lack of reliability.
- The applicant had unresolved financial debts, demonstrating an inability to manage financial obligations.
Conditions Referenced
- G-1raisedAlcohol Consumption
- E-2raisedPersonal Conduct
- F-1raisedFinancial Considerations
Key Rule Quoted
“The protection of the national security is the paramount consideration.”
Procedural Posture
- SOR issuedSep 9, 2016
- Answer filedOct 5, 2016Applicant requested decision on written record.
- Hearing held—No hearing; decision based on written record.
- Decision dateNov 1, 2017
Cite For
- Pattern of Alcohol-related Incidents Under Guideline G
- Troubling Employment History Under Guideline E
- Unresolved Financial Obligations Under Guideline F