Summary
A 51-year-old male applicant 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 an extensive history of alcohol-related offenses and other criminal conduct, coupled with deliberate omissions on his security clearance application.
The applicant's record included charges for driving under the influence in 1993 and 1996, operating a motor vessel under the influence in 2004, and driving while impaired in December 2007. Following the 2007 incident, he attended alcohol counseling and was diagnosed with alcohol abuse in January 2008. Additionally, the applicant failed to disclose multiple alcohol-related offenses, a disorderly conduct charge, a driving on a suspended license charge, and a trespassing charge on his application.
While mitigating conditions for alcohol consumption were applied, the applicant failed to mitigate concerns related to criminal conduct and personal conduct. His testimony regarding alcohol use was deemed not credible, and he was found to have intentionally withheld relevant information. These factors led to the determination that the applicant's pattern of behavior raised significant doubts about his reliability and trustworthiness, resulting in the denial of his security clearance eligibility.
Why the Applicant Was Denied
- The applicant failed to mitigate security concerns under Guidelines J and E due to a history of criminal conduct and deliberate omissions in his security clearance application.
- The applicant had multiple alcohol-related incidents and criminal charges, reflecting a pattern of behavior that raises doubts about his reliability and trustworthiness.
- The applicant's testimony regarding his alcohol use was found not credible, and he was determined to have intentionally failed to disclose relevant information on his security clearance application.
Conditions Referenced
- J-31(a)appliedCriminal Conduct
- E-16(a)appliedPersonal Conduct
- G-23(a)appliedAlcohol Consumption
- G-23(b)appliedAlcohol Consumption
- G-23(d)rejectedAlcohol ConsumptionThe applicant's completion of treatment was not sufficient to mitigate concerns due to ongoing issues with alcohol and criminal behavior.
Key Rule Quoted
“"Any doubt concerning personnel being considered for access to classified information will be resolved in favor of national security."”
Procedural Posture
- SOR issuedApr 8, 2011
- Answer filedJun 6, 2011
- Hearing heldSep 14, 2011
- Decision dateOct 13, 2011
Cite For
- Denial Based on Extensive Criminal History Under Guideline J
- Failure to Disclose Relevant Information Under Guideline E
- Mitigation of Alcohol Consumption Concerns Under Guideline G Not Sufficient Due to Other Disqualifying Factors.