Summary
A 31-year-old customer service representative for a defense contractor was denied a security clearance due to concerns under Guideline G (Alcohol Consumption) and Guideline J (Criminal Conduct). The applicant's history included five alcohol-related offenses, with multiple convictions for operating a vehicle while intoxicated (OVI). One charge for underage possession of alcohol was dismissed.
At the time of the decision, the applicant was on probation for a recent drunk driving conviction. Disqualifying conditions cited included a history of alcohol-related arrests and convictions, and being on probation for the most recent OVI.
The judge denied the security clearance, determining that the applicant failed to demonstrate rehabilitation and continued to have alcohol-related issues. The applicant's claims of sobriety and commitment to Alcoholics Anonymous were undermined by a long history of probation violations and ongoing alcohol consumption, with no demonstrated pattern of abstinence.
Why the applicant was denied
- The applicant has a history of five alcohol-related offenses, including multiple convictions for operating a vehicle while intoxicated.
- The applicant is currently on probation for his most recent drunk driving conviction and has failed to demonstrate a pattern of abstinence from alcohol.
- The applicant's claims of sobriety and commitment to Alcoholics Anonymous were undermined by his long history of probation violations and continued alcohol consumption.
Conditions referenced
- AG ¶ 21raisedExcessive Alcohol Consumption
- AG ¶ 22(a)appliedAlcohol-related Incidents Away From Work
- AG ¶ 22(f)appliedRelapse After Diagnosis of Alcohol Abuse
- AG ¶ 22(g)appliedFailure to Follow Court Orders Regarding Alcohol
- AG ¶ 30raisedCriminal Activity Creates Doubt About Judgment
- AG ¶ 31(a)appliedMultiple Lesser Offenses
- AG ¶ 31(d)appliedCurrently on Probation
- AG ¶ 31(e)appliedViolation of Probation
Key rule quoted
“A security clearance decision is intended only to resolve whether it is clearly consistent with the national interest for an applicant to either receive or continue to have access to classified information.”
Procedural posture
- SOR issuedMay 2, 2015
- Answer filedNot specifiedApplicant requested a decision without a hearing.
- Hearing heldNot applicableDecision made without a hearing.
- Decision dateDec 17, 2015
Cite for
- Denial of Security Clearance Due to Ongoing Alcohol-related Issues Under Guideline G
- Impact of Criminal Conduct on Security Clearance Eligibility Under Guideline J
- Failure to Demonstrate Rehabilitation in the Context of Alcohol Dependence and Criminal Behavior