Summary
A 46-year-old defense contractor employee, with 27 years of service, was denied a security clearance under Guideline E (Personal Conduct). The denial stemmed from the applicant's failure to disclose a 1986 felony drug conviction and outstanding debts on multiple security clearance applications.
Specifically, the applicant did not divulge his 1986 conviction for possession of marijuana with intent to sell and deliver to his employer, nor did he disclose it on security clearance applications executed in 2004 and 2005. Additionally, he failed to list outstanding and delinquent debts on both of these applications.
The judge determined that these omissions demonstrated a pattern of dishonesty and a lack of candor regarding personal conduct, raising significant security concerns. The applicant's failure to take responsibility for his past conduct was a key factor in the denial.
Why the Applicant Was Denied
- Applicant failed to disclose a felony drug conviction on security clearance applications.
- Applicant did not report outstanding and delinquent debts on his applications.
- The judge found a pattern of dishonesty and lack of candor regarding personal conduct.
Conditions Referenced
- AG ¶ 16(a)raisedDeliberate Omission, Concealment, or Falsification of Relevant Facts
- AG ¶ 16(e)raisedPersonal Conduct That Creates a Vulnerability to Exploitation
Key Rule Quoted
“Personal conduct is always a security concern because conduct involving questionable judgment, lack of candor, dishonesty, or unwillingness to comply with rules and regulations can raise questions about an individual’s reliability, trustworthiness and ability to protect classified information.”
Procedural Posture
- SOR issuedDec 11, 2006
- Answer filedJan 16, 2007
- Hearing heldMay 2, 2007
- Decision dateAug 31, 2007
Cite For
- Failure to Disclose Felony Convictions Under Guideline E
- Impact of Dishonesty on Security Clearance Eligibility
- Significance of Candor in Security Clearance Applications