Summary
A 36-year-old supply chain specialist employed by a federal contractor was denied a security clearance due to concerns under Guidelines E (Personal Conduct), F (Financial Considerations), and J (Criminal Conduct). The denial stemmed from a history of financial delinquencies, criminal convictions, and a failure to disclose pertinent information on his application.
The applicant's financial issues included a dismissed Chapter 13 bankruptcy, an automobile repossession, and multiple delinquent accounts for furniture, credit cards, telephone, and cable and electric services. These issues also led to an unpaid judgment and collection accounts. His criminal conduct included nonjudicial punishment for disrespecting a superior officer and violating a lawful order, being drunk on duty, and drunk driving. He also had a civilian conviction for driving under the influence in 1997 and was convicted in 2002 for assault and battery and failure to appear, stemming from a 2000 incident with his wife.
The judge found the applicant's financial problems to be recent and numerous. Furthermore, his criminal history, which included multiple offenses and a failure to disclose this information on his security clearance application, raised significant doubts about his reliability and trustworthiness, leading to the denial of his security clearance.
Why the Applicant Was Denied
- The applicant admitted to all allegations in the Statement of Reasons (SOR).
- The applicant's financial problems were recent and numerous, casting doubt on his reliability and trustworthiness.
- The applicant's criminal history included multiple offenses and a failure to disclose this information on his security clearance application.
Conditions Referenced
- AG ¶ 19(a)raisedInability or Unwillingness to Satisfy Debts
- AG ¶ 19(c)raisedHistory of Not Meeting Financial Obligations
- AG ¶ 19(e)raisedConsistent Spending Beyond One's Means
- AG ¶ 31(a)raisedA Single Serious Crime or Multiple Lesser Offenses
- AG ¶ 31(c)raisedAllegation or Admission of Criminal Conduct
- AG ¶ 16(d)raisedCredible Adverse Information
- AG ¶ 20(d)appliedGood-faith Effort to Repay Overdue CreditorsThe applicant demonstrated some good faith in addressing one debt.
Key Rule Quoted
“Eligibility for a security clearance is predicated upon the applicant meeting the criteria contained in the revised adjudicative guidelines (AG).”
Procedural Posture
- SOR issuedDec 10, 2008
- Answer filedJan 14, 2009Requested determination on the record without a hearing.
- Hearing held—No hearing; determination made on the record.
- Decision dateJun 19, 2009
Cite For
- Denial Based on Recent and Numerous Financial Delinquencies Under Guideline F
- Criminal Conduct Raising Doubts About Reliability Under Guideline J
- Failure to Disclose Significant Information on Security Clearance Application Under Guideline E