Summary
A 30-year-old nuclear machinist was denied a security clearance under Guidelines F (Financial Considerations), G (Alcohol Consumption), and J (Criminal Conduct). The denial stemmed from unresolved debts, multiple DUI charges, and a failure to appear in court. The judge determined there was insufficient evidence of rehabilitation or mitigation for the concerns raised.
Regarding financial considerations, the applicant had several outstanding debts. These included a $14,798 car loan with a $1,175 past-due amount, a $2,466 collection account for unpaid rent from 2010, and a $241 collection account with one payment remaining. While a 2016 judgment for $1,767 was satisfied, and a state tax lien of $2,863 was resolved via wage garnishment, the applicant failed to provide evidence for other claimed payments. Additionally, federal income taxes for 2013 and 2014 were partially paid through garnishment, with a remaining balance for 2013.
Under alcohol consumption and criminal conduct, the applicant had two DUI charges. The first occurred in October 2013, resulting in a misdemeanor conviction and two years of probation. While on probation, a second DUI charge arose in November 2015, which remained unresolved as of May 2017 due to the applicant's failure to appear in court, leading to a bench warrant in January 2016. The applicant failed to resolve multiple delinquent debts totaling approximately $6,825 and did not provide sufficient evidence of financial responsibility or rehabilitation concerning alcohol consumption.
Why the applicant was denied
- The applicant failed to resolve multiple delinquent debts totaling approximately $6,825.
- The applicant has two DUI convictions, with the second charge unresolved due to failure to appear in court.
- The applicant did not provide sufficient evidence of financial responsibility or rehabilitation regarding alcohol consumption.
Conditions referenced
- AG ¶ 21raisedAlcohol Consumption
- AG ¶ 22(a)appliedAlcohol-related Incidents
- AG ¶ 22(c)appliedHabitual or Binge Consumption of Alcohol
- AG ¶ 19(a)appliedInability to Satisfy Debts
- AG ¶ 19(b)appliedUnwillingness to Satisfy Debts
- AG ¶ 19(c)appliedHistory of Not Meeting Financial Obligations
- AG ¶ 30raisedCriminal Conduct
- AG ¶ 31(a)appliedPattern of Minor Offenses
- AG ¶ 31(b)appliedEvidence of Criminal Conduct
Key rule quoted
“Eligibility for a security clearance is predicated upon the applicant meeting the criteria contained in the adjudicative guidelines.”
Procedural posture
- SOR issuedApr 28, 2017
- Answer filed—Applicant requested a decision on the administrative record.
- Hearing held—Decision made based on written record.
- Decision dateFeb 7, 2018
Cite for
- Insufficient Evidence of Financial Responsibility Under Guideline F
- Multiple DUI Charges Impacting Security Clearance Under Guideline G
- Failure to Appear in Court as a Disqualifying Factor Under Guideline J