Summary
A 49-year-old defense contractor was denied a security clearance due to concerns under Guidelines E (Personal Conduct), F (Financial Considerations), G (Alcohol Consumption), and J (Criminal Conduct). The Statement of Reasons detailed several issues, including approximately $12,500 in delinquent medical debts, about $11,800 in five miscellaneous delinquent debts, and a $12,000 debt to the IRS for tax year 2012.
Additionally, the applicant had multiple alcohol-related arrests and convictions, and an outstanding bench warrant. While he stated he had been sober since July 5, 2012, this did not fully mitigate the alcohol-related concerns.
The denial was based on the applicant's unresolved alcohol-related arrests and active bench warrant, and significant delinquent debts totaling over $24,000. He admitted owing these debts but failed to demonstrate a good-faith effort to resolve them. The recency and ongoing nature of these financial issues ultimately led to the denial of his security clearance.
Why the Applicant Was Denied
- The applicant has multiple alcohol-related arrests and an active bench warrant that remain unresolved.
- He has significant delinquent debts totaling over $24,000, which he admitted owing and failed to demonstrate a good-faith effort to resolve.
- The applicant's financial issues are recent and ongoing, casting doubt on his reliability and trustworthiness.
Conditions Referenced
- F.19(a)raisedInability or Unwillingness to Satisfy Debts
- F.19(c)raisedA History of Not Meeting Financial Obligations
- J.31(a)raisedA Single Serious Crime or Multiple Lesser Offenses
- J.31(c)raisedAllegation or Admission of Criminal Conduct
- G.22(a)raisedAlcohol-related Incidents Away From Work
- G.22(c)raisedHabitual or Binge Consumption of Alcohol
- G.23(b)appliedAcknowledgment of Alcoholism or Issues of Alcohol AbuseThe applicant indicated he has been sober since July 5, 2012.
- F.20(b)appliedConditions Largely Beyond the Person's ControlThe applicant experienced periods of unemployment.
Key Rule Quoted
“Any doubt concerning personnel being considered for access to classified information will be resolved in favor of national security.”
Procedural Posture
- SOR issuedApr 21, 2014
- Answer filedMay 3, 2014
- Hearing held—Decided on the written record in lieu of a hearing.
- Decision dateDec 10, 2014
Cite For
- Denial of Security Clearance Due to Unresolved Financial Issues Under Guideline F
- Impact of Multiple Alcohol-related Offenses on Security Clearance Eligibility Under Guideline G
- Consideration of Active Criminal Warrants in Security Clearance Decisions Under Guideline J