Summary
A 51-year-old supervisory electrician was denied a security clearance due to concerns under Guidelines E (Personal Conduct), F (Financial Considerations), and G (Alcohol Consumption). The applicant had a history of six DUI convictions and approximately $33,000 in delinquent debt. Specific financial issues included a deficiency from a car repossession and a debt from a 2003 car accident civil judgment, though a $57 bounced check delinquency from 1994 was satisfied.
The denial was primarily based on the applicant's intentional omission of his six DUI convictions and the $33,000 in delinquent debt from his 2004 security clearance application. He also provided false information about a vehicle inspection sticker during a February 2006 interview and failed to provide truthful answers regarding his alcohol and financial issues throughout the process.
His alcohol-related history included habitual consumption, multiple DUI convictions, and a resumption of drinking after abstinence, with the applicant still on probation for his most recent DUI. The judge found that the applicant failed to mitigate these significant concerns, leading to the denial of his security clearance.
Why the Applicant Was Denied
- The applicant had a history of excessive alcohol consumption, including six DUI convictions.
- He accrued approximately $33,000 in delinquent debt, indicating financial irresponsibility.
- The applicant intentionally omitted relevant information from his security clearance application.
Conditions Referenced
- FC DC 19(a)raisedInability or Unwillingness to Satisfy Debts
- FC DC 19(c)raisedA History of Not Meeting Financial Obligations
- FC DC 19(e)raisedConsistent Spending Beyond One’s Means
- AC DC 22(a)raisedAlcohol Related Incidents Away From Work
- AC DC 22(c)raisedHabitual or Binge Consumption of Alcohol
- PC DC 16(a)raisedDeliberate Omission, Concealment, or Falsification of Relevant Facts
Key Rule Quoted
“Failure or inability to live within one’s means, satisfy debts, and meet financial obligations may indicate poor self-control, lack of judgment, or unwillingness to abide by rules and regulations, all of which can raise questions about an individual’s reliability, trustworthiness and ability to protect classified information.”
Procedural Posture
- SOR issuedFeb 28, 2007
- Answer filedMar 19, 2007
- Hearing heldSep 13, 2007Applicant waived his right to 15 days notice of the hearing.
- Decision dateOct 26, 2007
Cite For
- Security Concerns Related to Excessive Alcohol Consumption Under Guideline G
- Financial Irresponsibility and Its Impact on Security Clearance Under Guideline F
- Intentional Omissions in Security Clearance Applications Under Guideline E