Summary
A 38-year-old defense contractor was denied a security clearance due to concerns under Guideline E (Personal Conduct) and Guideline F (Financial Considerations). The applicant was found to have falsified information on his 2013 security clearance application regarding a previous clearance revocation and ongoing delinquent debts. He also provided fabricated and contradictory explanations for the revocation during security interviews.
Further investigation revealed a history of dishonesty, including falsifying his 2006 security clearance application by denying substantial delinquent debt. The applicant failed to provide truthful and candid answers throughout the security clearance process.
Additionally, the applicant admitted to approximately $2,000 in unresolved delinquent debts incurred over the past six years, following a 2008 Army revocation of his security clearance for having over $20,000 in delinquent debt. The judge concluded that the applicant's pattern of dishonesty and failure to mitigate financial issues raised significant doubts about his reliability and trustworthiness, leading to the denial.
Why the Applicant Was Denied
- The applicant falsified his 2013 security clearance application regarding his clearance revocation and ongoing debts.
- He had a history of falsifying information on previous security clearance applications, including denying substantial delinquent debt.
- The applicant failed to provide evidence of resolving his delinquent debts or demonstrating financial responsibility.
Conditions Referenced
- E2.araisedDeliberate Omission, Concealment, or Falsification of Relevant Facts
- E2.braisedDeliberately Providing False or Misleading Information
- F1.araisedInability or Unwillingness to Satisfy Debts
- F1.craisedA History of Not Meeting Financial Obligations
- E3.arejectedPrompt, Good-faith Efforts to Correct the OmissionThe applicant did not attempt to correct the falsifications.
- F2.arejectedBehavior Happened so Long Ago or Was InfrequentThe applicant has a recent history of financial irresponsibility.
- F2.brejectedConditions Beyond the Person's ControlThe applicant did not demonstrate that his financial issues were beyond his control.
- F2.crejectedReceived Counseling for the ProblemThe applicant did not provide evidence of counseling.
- F2.drejectedGood-faith Effort to Repay Overdue CreditorsThe applicant failed to provide evidence of efforts to resolve debts.
Key Rule Quoted
“The protection of the national security is the paramount consideration.”
Procedural Posture
- SOR issuedJun 4, 2014
- Answer filedJul 1, 2014
- Hearing held—Decided on the written record without a hearing.
- Decision dateJun 3, 2015
Cite For
- Falsification of Security Clearance Applications Under Guideline E
- Financial Irresponsibility Under Guideline F
- Failure to Mitigate Security Concerns Due to Unresolved Debts