Summary
A 55-year-old janitor for a defense contractor was denied a security clearance under Guideline G (Alcohol Consumption) due to three alcohol-related incidents occurring between 1997 and 2003. These incidents included two charges of driving under the influence of alcohol in 1997 and 2002, and one charge of negligent driving after consuming alcohol in 2003.
While the applicant completed a court-ordered alcohol treatment program, she did not provide evidence of a favorable prognosis or a consistent pattern of responsible drinking following the treatment. The adjudicator considered Disqualifying Conditions AG ¶ 22(a) and AG ¶ 22(c), and applied Mitigating Conditions AG ¶ 23(a), AG ¶ 23(b), and AG ¶ 23(d).
Ultimately, the judge concluded that the applicant failed to demonstrate that granting a security clearance would be consistent with the national interest, leading to the denial of her application.
Why the Applicant Was Denied
- The applicant had three alcohol-related incidents, including two DUIs and one negligent driving charge.
- She did not present evidence of a favorable prognosis or a pattern of responsible drinking after treatment.
- The judge concluded that the applicant did not meet her burden of demonstrating that granting a clearance was consistent with national interest.
Conditions Referenced
- AG ¶ 22(a)raisedAlcohol-related Incidents Away From Work
- AG ¶ 22(c)rejectedHabitual or Binge Consumption of AlcoholThe evidence did not establish habitual or binge consumption.
- AG ¶ 23(a)rejectedTime Passed Since IncidentsNot enough time had passed since the last incident to apply this condition.
- AG ¶ 23(b)rejectedAcknowledgment of Alcohol Issues and Pattern of Responsible UseThe applicant did not provide evidence of a pattern of responsible drinking.
- AG ¶ 23(d)rejectedSuccessful Completion of Treatment and Favorable PrognosisThe applicant did not provide proof of a favorable prognosis or a pattern of modified consumption.
Key Rule Quoted
“"The adjudicative process is an examination of a sufficient period of a person’s life to make an affirmative determination that the person is eligible for a security clearance."”
Procedural Posture
- SOR issuedFeb 28, 2007
- Answer filedApr 9, 2007
- Hearing held—Decided without a hearing.
- Decision dateAug 29, 2007
Cite For
- Denial of Security Clearance Due to Multiple Alcohol-related Incidents
- Lack of Evidence for Rehabilitation or Responsible Drinking
- Consideration of the Whole Person Concept in Security Clearance Decisions