Summary
A 37-year-old material supply clerk was denied a security clearance due to concerns under Guidelines E (Personal Conduct), F (Financial Considerations), G (Alcohol Consumption), and J (Criminal Conduct). The applicant had a history of financial and alcohol-related issues, which the judge found were not mitigated.
Specifically, the applicant admitted to twelve financial delinquencies totaling approximately $17,700, with no evidence of repayment. He also had a pattern of alcohol-related offenses, including three DUI convictions in March 1999, October 2000, and December 2000, the latter resulting in confinement and probation. His driver’s license was revoked in August 2001 due to an alcohol-related administrative review. Additionally, the applicant had multiple arrests for other offenses, including disorderly conduct, assault and battery, and probation violation.
A significant factor in the denial was the applicant's falsification of material facts on his security clearance application (SF-86). He failed to disclose multiple DUI convictions, other arrests, and financial delinquencies. The judge concluded that the applicant failed to demonstrate a pattern of abstinence or responsible alcohol use, resolve his financial issues, or provide accurate information, leading to the denial of his security clearance.
Why the Applicant Was Denied
- The applicant admitted to twelve financial delinquencies totaling approximately $17,700, with no evidence of mitigation or repayment efforts.
- The applicant had a history of multiple DUI arrests and failed to demonstrate a pattern of abstinence or responsible alcohol use.
- The applicant falsified material facts on his SF-86 by omitting multiple DUI convictions and arrests.
Conditions Referenced
- AG F 19(a)raisedInability or Unwillingness to Satisfy Debts
- AG F 19(c)raisedA History of Not Meeting Financial Obligations
- AG G 22(a)raisedAlcohol-related Incidents Away From Work
- AG G 22(c)raisedHabitual or Binge Consumption of Alcohol
- AG J 31(a)raisedA Single Serious Crime or Multiple Lesser Offenses
- AG J 31(e)raisedViolation of Parole or Probation, or Failure to Complete a Court-mandated Rehabilitation Program
- AG E 16(a)raisedDeliberate Omission, Concealment, or Falsification of Relevant Facts
Key Rule Quoted
“An individual who is financially overextended is at risk of having to engage in illegal acts to generate funds.”
Procedural Posture
- SOR issuedNov 16, 2006
- Answer filedDec 7, 2006Applicant requested case to be determined on the record.
- Hearing held—No hearing held; decision made on the record.
- Decision dateApr 30, 2007
Cite For
- Failure to Mitigate Financial Delinquencies Under Guideline F
- Pattern of Alcohol-related Offenses Under Guideline G
- Falsification of Material Facts on Security Clearance Application Under Guideline E