Summary
A 43-year-old warehouse specialist was DENIED a security clearance due to concerns under Guideline E (Personal Conduct), Guideline F (Financial Considerations), and Guideline J (Criminal Conduct). The applicant had an extensive criminal record, with twelve arrests and convictions between 1983 and 2000. Nine of these offenses were drug-related, including charges for possession of controlled substances and intent to deliver. Other charges included simple battery, burglary, unlawful use of a weapon, failure to register a firearm, and carrying a concealed weapon.
Additionally, the applicant was indebted for $17,044.79 in delinquent child support as of January 15, 2007. While this debt was later resolved, it was a concern at the time of the application. A significant factor in the denial was the applicant's deliberate falsification of his security clearance application, dated January 15, 2007. He falsely answered "No" to questions regarding felony charges, firearms or explosives offenses, alcohol or drug-related offenses, and illegal controlled substance use since age 16.
These false statements concealed his criminal history, including drug and firearms charges, and his illegal drug use in September 2000. The decision concluded that the applicant's lengthy criminal conduct, deliberate dishonesty on his application, and initial financial issues, despite later resolution of the child support debt, warranted the denial of his security clearance.
Why the Applicant Was Denied
- The applicant has a lengthy history of criminal conduct, including multiple arrests and drug-related offenses.
- The applicant deliberately falsified material information on his security clearance application, undermining his credibility.
- The applicant's financial issues, while addressed, did not mitigate the concerns raised by his criminal history and dishonesty.
Conditions Referenced
- J 31(a)raisedMultiple Offenses
- J 31(c)raisedAllegation or Admission of Criminal Conduct
- E 16(a)raisedDeliberate Omission or Falsification
- F 19(a)raisedInability or Unwillingness to Satisfy Debts
- F 19(c)raisedHistory of Not Meeting Financial Obligations
- F 20(d)appliedGood Faith Effort to Repay Debts
Key Rule Quoted
“The Government relies heavily upon the integrity and honesty of clearance holders.”
Procedural Posture
- SOR issuedMar 6, 2008
- Answer filedApr 7, 2008
- Hearing heldJul 8, 2008
- Decision dateAug 20, 2008
Cite For
- Denial Based on Extensive Criminal History Under Guideline J
- Impact of Deliberate Falsification on Security Clearance Eligibility Under Guideline E
- Consideration of Financial Issues in the Context of Overall Reliability Under Guideline F.