Summary
A 54-year-old defense contractor employee was denied a security clearance under Guideline E (Personal Conduct) due to multiple unmitigated security concerns. The applicant's history included using a fabricated social security number for over 15 years, including during his employment with a government contractor and as a civilian Air Force employee.
Further issues arose from his 2004 termination from an Air Force position for failing to pass required exams, followed by his failure to return government equipment. In 2006, the applicant was also charged with impersonating an officer. The judge noted that the applicant made contradictory statements to the government regarding relevant facts in the case.
The decision highlighted that the applicant's use of a fabricated social security number, his termination from the Air Force and failure to return government property, and the charge of impersonating an officer demonstrated poor judgment and dishonesty. These disqualifying conditions were not sufficiently mitigated, leading to the denial of his security clearance.
Why the applicant was denied
- The applicant used a fabricated social security number for over 15 years, including during government employment.
- He was terminated from his Air Force position for failing to pass required exams and did not return government equipment after termination.
- The applicant was charged with impersonating an officer, reflecting poor judgment and dishonesty.
Conditions referenced
- E2.A5.1raisedDeliberately Providing False or Misleading Information
- E2.A5.2raisedPersonal Conduct Creating Vulnerability to Exploitation
- E2.A6.1rejectedPrompt, Good-faith Efforts to Correct OmissionsThe applicant's efforts to correct his social security number were neither prompt nor in good faith.
- E2.A6.3rejectedMinor Offense or Infrequent Behavior Unlikely to RecurThe applicant's conduct was serious and indicative of a lack of judgment.
- E2.A6.5rejectedPositive Steps to Reduce Vulnerability to ExploitationThe applicant did not demonstrate sufficient steps to mitigate vulnerabilities.
Key rule quoted
“Conduct involving questionable judgment, lack of candor, dishonesty, or unwillingness to comply with rules and regulations can raise questions about an individual’s reliability, trustworthiness and ability to protect classified information.”
Procedural posture
- SOR issuedJun 16, 2011
- Answer filedJul 30, 2011
- Hearing heldNov 1, 2011
- Decision dateDec 7, 2011
Cite for
- Disqualifying Conduct Under Guideline E Due to Dishonesty and Lack of Candor
- Failure to Mitigate Personal Conduct Concerns
- Impact of Criminal Charges on Security Clearance Eligibility