Summary
A 33-year-old electronics technician was denied a security clearance due to concerns under Guideline E (Personal Conduct), Guideline G (Alcohol Consumption), and Guideline J (Criminal Conduct). The denial stemmed from a history of alcohol-related incidents and a failure to disclose prior convictions on his security clearance application.
Specifically, the applicant committed three drunk driving offenses in approximately January 2006, December 1997, and March 1996. He also received a citation for an open container in 1993 and consumed alcohol to excess and intoxication from about 1999 to at least January 2006. Furthermore, the applicant falsified a February 2006 EPSQ by not disclosing his December 1997 and March 1996 DWI convictions in response to a question about alcohol or drug-related offenses.
The judge found that the applicant's multiple DUI offenses indicated a pattern of alcohol abuse and poor judgment. His failure to disclose prior convictions on his application raised significant concerns about his personal conduct. The applicant's recent DUI and overall history of alcohol-related incidents did not demonstrate successful rehabilitation, leading to the denial of his security clearance.
Why the Applicant Was Denied
- The applicant had multiple DUI offenses, indicating a pattern of alcohol abuse and poor judgment.
- The applicant failed to disclose prior DUI convictions on his security clearance application, raising concerns of personal conduct.
- The applicant's recent DUI and history of alcohol-related incidents did not demonstrate successful rehabilitation.
Conditions Referenced
- AG ¶ 31(a)appliedCriminal Conduct
- AG ¶ 31(c)appliedAdmission of Criminal Conduct
- AG ¶ 22(a)appliedAlcohol-related Incidents
- AG ¶ 22(g)appliedFailure to Follow Court Order Regarding Alcohol
- AG ¶ 32(d)rejectedSuccessful RehabilitationThe applicant's completion of counseling was insufficient to demonstrate successful rehabilitation due to the recurrence of DUI offenses.
- AG ¶ 23(b)rejectedAcknowledgment of Alcohol IssuesThe applicant did not establish a pattern of abstinence or responsible use following his alcohol-related incidents.
Key Rule Quoted
“The protection of the national security is the paramount consideration.”
Procedural Posture
- SOR issuedFeb 14, 2008
- Answer filedMar 4, 2008Applicant requested a decision without a hearing.
- Hearing held—No hearing was conducted.
- Decision date—Decision issued after review of the FORM.
Cite For
- Denial Based on Multiple Alcohol-related Offenses Under Guideline G
- Failure to Disclose Prior Criminal Conduct Under Guideline E
- Impact of Criminal Conduct on Security Clearance Eligibility Under Guideline J