Summary
This DOHA security clearance decision involved a 35-year-old ordinance assembler for a DOD contractor, whose clearance was initially questioned under Guideline F (Financial Considerations) and Guideline J (Criminal Conduct). The Statement of Reasons (SOR) cited eight delinquent education loans totaling $34,357, as reflected in a March 6, 2014 credit report, and an additional $103 debt the applicant did not recognize. Furthermore, the SOR noted a March 2011 arrest and charge for DUI, for which the applicant completed unsupervised probation in May 2011.
The applicant admitted all allegations and provided evidence of significant rehabilitation. Regarding his financial situation, he initiated a loan rehabilitation program and has been consistently making payments on his education loans. For the criminal conduct concern, the applicant demonstrated responsible behavior concerning alcohol consumption and completed all terms of his DUI sentence.
Based on these mitigating actions and demonstrated rehabilitation, the judge determined that the security concerns had been successfully mitigated. Consequently, the applicant's security clearance was GRANTED.
Why the Applicant Prevailed
- The applicant admitted all allegations in the SOR and provided evidence of financial rehabilitation.
- He initiated a loan rehabilitation program and has been making payments on his education loans.
- The applicant demonstrated responsible behavior regarding alcohol consumption and completed all terms of his DUI sentence.
Conditions Referenced
- F.1.araisedInability or Unwillingness to Satisfy Debts
- F.1.craisedA History of Not Meeting Financial Obligations
- J.1.araisedA Single Serious Crime or Multiple Lesser Offenses
- J.1.craisedAllegation or Admission of Criminal Conduct
- J.1.draisedIndividual Is Currently on Parole or Probation
- F.2.bappliedConditions That Resulted in the Financial Problem Were Largely Beyond the Person's Control
- F.2.cappliedThe Person Has Received or Is Receiving Counseling for the Problem And/or There Are Clear Indications That the Problem Is Being Resolved or Is Under Control
- F.2.dappliedThe Individual Initiated a Good-faith Effort to Repay Overdue Creditors or Otherwise Resolve Debts
- J.2.aappliedSo Much Time Has Elapsed Since the Criminal Behavior Happened That It Is Unlikely to Recur
- J.2.dappliedThere Is Evidence of Successful Rehabilitation
Key Rule Quoted
“The protection of the national security is the paramount consideration.”
Procedural Posture
- SOR issuedAug 29, 2014
- Answer filedSep 19, 2014
- Hearing heldDec 10, 2014
- Decision dateJan 9, 2015
Cite For
- Mitigation of Financial Issues Under Guideline F Due to Proactive Rehabilitation Efforts
- Successful Rehabilitation From a DUI Conviction Under Guideline J
- Consideration of the Whole-person Concept in Security Clearance Decisions