Summary
A 59-year-old defense contractor employee was denied a security clearance due to concerns under Guideline E (Personal Conduct), Guideline G (Alcohol Consumption), and Guideline J (Criminal Conduct). The denial stemmed from a significant history of alcohol-related offenses, including multiple arrests and three convictions for driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) in 1985, 2006, and 2012. The applicant is currently on probation for the most recent DUI.
Specific allegations included arrests for DUI in 2011, 2008, and 2005, as well as charges for operating a motor vehicle under the influence with hit and run in 1995, and a public drinking citation in 1994. In total, the applicant was arrested or cited for five alcohol-related offenses between 1985 and December 2011.
Despite some positive changes noted after his most recent DUI, the judge found insufficient evidence of rehabilitation. The applicant continues to consume alcohol and is not engaged in ongoing alcohol-related counseling or treatment, nor has he obtained a medical diagnosis or evaluation of his alcohol consumption. These factors led to the conclusion that the applicant had not mitigated the security concerns, resulting in the denial of his security clearance.
Why the Applicant Was Denied
- The applicant has a lengthy history of alcohol-related offenses, including three DUI convictions.
- He continues to consume alcohol and is not attending ongoing alcohol-related counseling or treatment.
- There is no medical diagnosis or evaluation of his alcohol consumption.
Conditions Referenced
- G.22.araisedAlcohol-related Incidents Away From Work
- G.22.craisedHabitual or Binge Consumption of Alcohol
- G.22.drejectedDiagnosis by a Qualified Medical Professional of Alcohol Abuse or DependenceNo diagnosis or evaluation was provided.
- G.22.erejectedEvaluation of Alcohol Abuse or Dependence by a Licensed Clinical Social WorkerNo evaluation was provided.
- J.30.araisedCriminal Conduct
- G.23.aappliedTime Has Passed or Behavior Was InfrequentSome offenses were temporally remote.
- G.23.brejectedAcknowledgment of Alcoholism and Actions TakenThe applicant resumed alcohol consumption after treatment.
- G.23.crejectedParticipation in a Counseling or Treatment ProgramThe applicant is not currently participating in any program.
- G.23.drejectedSuccessful Completion of Counseling or RehabilitationNo ongoing treatment or favorable prognosis was provided.
Key Rule Quoted
“Eligibility for a security clearance is predicated upon meeting the criteria contained in the adjudicative guidelines (AG).”
Procedural Posture
- SOR issuedMay 28, 2013
- Answer filedJun 13, 2013Applicant waived his right to a hearing.
- Hearing heldDec 6, 2013
- Decision dateJan 3, 2014
Cite For
- Denial of Security Clearance Due to Ongoing Alcohol Consumption and Lack of Treatment
- Impact of Multiple DUI Convictions on Security Clearance Eligibility
- Insufficient Evidence of Rehabilitation in Alcohol-related Cases