Summary
The applicant, a 46-year-old information technology security specialist, faced security concerns under Guidelines E (Personal Conduct) and F (Financial Considerations) due to a history of financial instability and alleged misconduct related to his employment. The judge denied the application for a security clearance, citing insufficient evidence of financial responsibility and credibility issues stemming from the applicant's conflicting statements regarding his employment termination.
Under Guideline E (Personal Conduct) and Guideline F (Financial Considerations), the Statement of Reasons alleged the following: Applicant was terminated from his employment for cause, which raises concerns about his personal conduct (2.a). Applicant was terminated from a part-time job for failing to clock out properly, which raises concerns about his personal conduct (2.b). unsatisfied judgment for $700, filed in June 2010 (1.a). unpaid cable bill for $264, referred for collection in September 2012 (1.b). a credit card account for $1,882, charged off in March 2011 (1.c). a repossession deficiency of $16,626, charged off in March 2011 (1.d). student loan for $11,406, referred for collection in November 2009 (1.e). parking tickets for $55, referred for collection in June 2011 (1.f). parking tickets for $300, referred for collection in June 2011 (1.g). parking tickets for $55, referred for collection in June 2011 (1.h). repossession deficiency of $36,730, referred for collection in October 2008 (1.i). credit card account for $1,845, referred for collection in October 2008 (1.j). medical account for $215, referred for collection in November 2011 (1.k). child support arrearage of $9,124 (1.l). federal income tax debts ($2,028 for 2011; $3,325 for 2010) (1.m). state tax debt of $2,075 for tax year 2010 (1.n). state tax debt of $1,568 for tax year 2011 (1.o).
The judge denied the clearance. The government raised disqualifying conditions F.3, E.2. The judge applied mitigating conditions F.2, E.2. The decision turned on the following: The applicant failed to demonstrate sufficient financial stability and responsibility; The applicant's conflicting statements regarding his employment termination raised credibility concerns; The applicant did not provide adequate evidence of resolving his outstanding debts.
Why the Applicant Was Denied
- The applicant failed to demonstrate sufficient financial stability and responsibility.
- The applicant's conflicting statements regarding his employment termination raised credibility concerns.
- The applicant did not provide adequate evidence of resolving his outstanding debts.
Conditions Referenced
- F.3raisedInability to Satisfy Debts
- E.2raisedDeliberately Providing False or Misleading Information
- F.2rejectedThe Conditions That Resulted in the Financial Difficulties Were Largely Beyond the Applicant's ControlThe judge found that the applicant's financial issues were not adequately mitigated by external circumstances.
- E.2rejectedThe Applicant Has Taken Steps to Address His Financial IssuesThe applicant's efforts to resolve debts were deemed insufficient and unsubstantiated.
Key Rule Quoted
“[N]o one has a ‘right’ to a security clearance.”
Procedural Posture
- SOR issuedFeb 14, 2013
- Answer filedApr 4, 2013
- Hearing heldSep 4, 2013
- Decision date[Not specified]
Cite For
- Insufficient Evidence of Financial Responsibility Under Guideline F
- Credibility Issues Arising From Conflicting Statements Under Guideline E
- Denial of Security Clearance Based on Financial Instability and Personal Conduct Concerns.