Summary
The applicant, a 24-year-old defense contractor employee, faced security clearance denial under Guideline E (Personal Conduct) and Guideline F (Financial Considerations) due to a history of delinquent debts exceeding $15,000 and multiple arrests, including drug-related offenses and assaults. The judge found insufficient evidence of efforts to mitigate financial issues and concerns regarding the applicant's judgment and reliability.
Under Guideline E (Personal Conduct) and Guideline F (Financial Considerations), the Statement of Reasons alleged the following: Applicant was arrested in December 2008 for possession with intent to distribute marijuana (a felony) and convicted of an amended charge of marijuana possession (2.a). Applicant was arrested in August 2009 for robbery: street with use of gun or simulated gun and assault on a family member (2.b). Applicant was arrested in April 2011 and charged with assault and battery (2.c). Applicant accumulated a medical judgment for $1,008 (1.a). Applicant accumulated a medical judgment for $713 (1.b). Applicant has a delinquent account for $898 (1.c). Applicant has a delinquent account for $352 (1.d). Applicant has a delinquent account for $394 (1.e). Applicant has a delinquent account for $57 (1.f). Applicant has a delinquent account for $1,143 (1.g). Applicant has a delinquent account for $419 (1.h). Applicant has a delinquent account for $697 (1.i). Applicant has a defaulted student loan for $3,792 (1.j). Applicant has a defaulted student loan for $6,692 (1.k). Applicant has a delinquent account for $237 (1.l). Applicant has a delinquent account for $522 (1.m). Applicant has a delinquent account for $696 (1.n). Applicant has a delinquent account for $112 (1.o).
The judge denied the clearance. The government raised disqualifying conditions DC ¶ 19(a), DC ¶ 19(c), DC ¶ 16(c), DC ¶ 16(d)(3). The decision turned on the following: The applicant admitted to accumulating significant delinquent debts and adverse judgments without taking corrective action; The applicant's history of arrests and convictions raised serious concerns about his judgment and reliability; The applicant failed to provide evidence of rehabilitation or a credible plan to address his financial issues.
Why the Applicant Was Denied
- The applicant admitted to accumulating significant delinquent debts and adverse judgments without taking corrective action.
- The applicant's history of arrests and convictions raised serious concerns about his judgment and reliability.
- The applicant failed to provide evidence of rehabilitation or a credible plan to address his financial issues.
Conditions Referenced
- DC ¶ 19(a)appliedInability or Unwillingness to Satisfy Debts
- DC ¶ 19(c)appliedA History of Not Meeting Financial Obligations
- DC ¶ 16(c)appliedCredible Adverse Information in Several Adjudicative Issue Areas
- DC ¶ 16(d)(3)appliedA Pattern of Dishonesty or Rule Violations
Key Rule Quoted
“A decision to grant or continue an applicant's security clearance may be made only upon a threshold finding that to do so is clearly consistent with the national interest.”
Procedural Posture
- SOR issuedMar 18, 2013
- Answer filedFeb 13, 2013Applicant elected to have the case decided on the written record.
- Hearing held—No hearing; decided on the written record.
- Decision dateJul 17, 2013
Cite For
- Insufficient Evidence of Financial Responsibility Under Guideline F
- Poor Judgment and Reliability Concerns Under Guideline E
- Failure to Mitigate Security Concerns Related to Personal Conduct and Financial Issues