Summary
A 34-year-old defense contractor employee was granted a security clearance despite concerns under Guideline F (Financial Considerations) and Guideline G (Alcohol Consumption). The Statement of Reasons cited two alcohol-related driving offenses in 2003 and 2006, and approximately $12,000 in delinquent debts incurred before her current employment.
Disqualifying conditions related to alcohol consumption were raised, specifically G 19(a), G 19(c), G 22(a), and G 22(c). However, the judge applied mitigating conditions G 20(a), G 20(b), G 20(c), and G 20(d). The applicant completed an alcohol treatment program and has had no alcohol-related incidents since 2006.
Furthermore, the applicant is actively participating in a debt consolidation program, demonstrating significant progress in resolving her financial obligations. The judge determined that the applicant's current employment and financial stability indicate a low likelihood of recurrence for both the alcohol and financial issues, leading to the decision to grant the security clearance.
Why the Applicant Prevailed
- The applicant completed an alcohol treatment program and has not had any alcohol-related incidents since 2006.
- The applicant is actively participating in a debt consolidation program and has made significant progress in resolving her debts.
- The applicant's current employment and financial stability indicate a low likelihood of recurrence of past issues.
Conditions Referenced
- G 19(a)raisedInability or Unwillingness to Satisfy Debts
- G 19(c)raisedA History of Not Meeting Financial Obligations
- G 22(a)raisedAlcohol-related Incidents Away From Work
- G 22(c)raisedHabitual or Binge Consumption of Alcohol
- G 20(a)appliedThe Behavior Happened so Long Ago, Was so Infrequent, or Occurred Under Such Circumstances That It Is Unlikely to Recur
- G 20(b)appliedConditions That Resulted in the Financial Problem Were Largely Beyond the Person’s Control
- G 20(c)appliedThe Person Has Received or Is Receiving Counseling for the Problem
- G 20(d)appliedThe Individual Initiated a Good-faith Effort to Repay Overdue Creditors
Key Rule Quoted
“An applicant is not required to show that she has completely paid off her indebtedness, only that she has established a reasonable plan to resolve her debts and has ‘taken significant actions to implement that plan.’”
Procedural Posture
- SOR issuedApr 11, 2014
- Answer filedMay 29, 2014
- Hearing heldSep 30, 2014via video teleconference after a continuance.
- Decision dateNov 20, 2014
Cite For
- Mitigation of Alcohol-related Incidents Under Guideline G
- Successful Debt Consolidation Efforts Under Guideline F
- Consideration of Past Behavior in Light of Current Circumstances