Summary
A 39-year-old defense contractor employee was denied a security clearance due to concerns under Guideline E (Personal Conduct) and Guideline F (Financial Considerations). The denial stemmed from a history of approximately $83,934 in delinquent debts and multiple criminal offenses, including an Other Than Honorable discharge from the U.S. Army.
Specific financial concerns included 13 delinquent debts totaling about $83,934, an $11,247 debt to a collection agency, a $204 cash advance loan, and a $513 overdrawn bank account. Additionally, the applicant had at least seven delinquent medical debts totaling approximately $1,560 and a car repossession debt from March 2009, which the applicant claimed was paid in full.
The applicant's criminal history included an Other Than Honorable discharge in 2001 for being absent without leave (AWOL) from January 1999 to February 2000. Other incidents included arrests for domestic assault (2005), burglary and assault (1999), carrying a concealed weapon (charge dismissed), assault with a deadly weapon (charge dismissed), and resisting arrest (1994). The applicant was convicted of discharging a firearm inside city limits (1993) and disorderly conduct (1993), and convicted of resisting arrest and obstructing a police officer (1993), receiving a six-month jail sentence and five years probation. An arrest for possession of cocaine with intent to distribute (1992) was dismissed. The judge found insufficient evidence of rehabilitation or resolution of financial issues, leading to the denial.
Why the Applicant Was Denied
- The applicant accrued approximately $83,934 in delinquent debts, indicating financial irresponsibility.
- The applicant had a history of multiple criminal offenses, including an Other Than Honorable discharge from the Army, reflecting poor judgment and lack of candor.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate a willingness or ability to resolve his financial issues or to be candid about his past conduct.
Conditions Referenced
- AG ¶ 19(a)raisedInability or Unwillingness to Satisfy Debts
- AG ¶ 19(c)raisedA History of Not Meeting Financial Obligations
- AG ¶ 16(c)appliedCredible Adverse Information in Several Adjudicative Issue Areas
Key Rule Quoted
“The 'clearly consistent with the national interest' standard compels resolution of any reasonable doubt about an applicant’s suitability for access in favor of the Government.”
Procedural Posture
- SOR issuedNov 23, 2009
- Answer filed—
- Hearing heldApr 26, 2010
- Decision dateJul 12, 2010
Cite For
- Denial Based on Significant Financial Issues Under Guideline F
- Denial Due to a History of Criminal Conduct Under Guideline E
- Lack of Evidence for Rehabilitation or Resolution of Past Issues