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Summary

A 50-year-old U.S. Army veteran and communications systems engineer was denied a security clearance due to concerns under Guidelines E (Personal Conduct), H (Drug Involvement), and J (Criminal Conduct). The denial stemmed from a felony cocaine possession charge in 2000 and a failed drug test for cocaine in 2003, which the applicant did not disclose on his security clearance application.

Further issues included two job dismissals: one for downloading pornography and another for failing a drug test. The applicant's explanations for these incidents and omissions were found to be contradictory and implausible during the hearing.

Specifically, the applicant's 2000 felony drug charge, his 2003 failed drug test, and his lack of candor regarding these events and job dismissals contributed to the decision. The judge determined that the applicant's pattern of dishonesty and rule violations, coupled with the drug involvement, warranted the denial of his security clearance.

Why the Applicant Was Denied

• The applicant had a felony drug charge from 2000 and failed a drug test in 2003.
• He was dismissed from two jobs for misconduct, including downloading pornography and failing a drug test.
• The applicant provided contradictory and implausible explanations for his conduct and omissions on his security clearance application.

Conditions Referenced

Procedural Posture

• SOR issuedMar 21, 2006
• Answer filedApr 18, 2006
• Hearing heldJun 21, 2007
• Decision dateAug 30, 2007

Cite For

• Disqualifying Conditions Related to Drug Involvement Under Guideline H
• Disqualifying Conditions Related to Personal Conduct Under Guideline E
• Disqualifying Conditions Related to Criminal Conduct Under Guideline J