Summary
A 61-year-old welder with 43 years of experience at a 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 applicant's Statement of Reasons detailed a history of criminal conduct, including two DUIs in 1995 and 2012, a 1985 conviction for possession of LSD with intent to sell, and a charge for possession of a firearm by a felon. Additionally, the applicant admitted to excessive alcohol consumption from 1976 until March 2013, including an interlock failure in March 2013.
Financial concerns included multiple delinquent debts for tuition, medical procedures, credit cards, and telephone service. The applicant also provided false information regarding financial questions on his July 11, 2012, security clearance application.
While some financial and personal conduct concerns were mitigated, the judge found insufficient evidence to mitigate the security risks associated with the applicant's criminal behavior and alcohol use. The denial was based on the applicant's long history of criminal conduct, continued excessive alcohol consumption despite being advised of alcoholism, and failure to provide sufficient evidence of rehabilitation.
Why the Applicant Was Denied
- The applicant has a long history of criminal conduct, including multiple DUIs and drug possession, which raises significant security concerns.
- The applicant continues to consume alcohol excessively despite being advised of his alcoholism, indicating a lack of rehabilitation.
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient evidence to mitigate the security concerns related to his criminal conduct and alcohol consumption.
Conditions Referenced
- AG ¶ 31(a)raisedCriminal Conduct Disqualifying Condition
- AG ¶ 31(c)raisedCriminal Conduct Disqualifying Condition
- AG ¶ 22(a)raisedAlcohol Consumption Disqualifying Condition
- AG ¶ 19(a)raisedFinancial Considerations Disqualifying Condition
- AG ¶ 19(c)raisedFinancial Considerations Disqualifying Condition
- AG ¶ 32(a)rejectedCriminal Conduct Mitigating ConditionThe applicant's criminal offenses were considered in a previous adjudication, and recent conduct indicates ongoing issues.
- AG ¶ 32(d)rejectedCriminal Conduct Mitigating ConditionThe applicant did not present evidence of successful rehabilitation.
- AG ¶ 23(a)rejectedAlcohol Consumption Mitigating ConditionThe applicant continues to consume alcohol excessively, undermining claims of responsible use.
- AG ¶ 23(b)rejectedAlcohol Consumption Mitigating ConditionThe applicant has not acknowledged his alcoholism or taken steps to address it.
- AG ¶ 20(a)notedFinancial Considerations Mitigating Condition
- AG ¶ 20(b)notedFinancial Considerations Mitigating Condition
Key Rule Quoted
“The protection of the national security is the paramount consideration.”
Procedural Posture
- SOR issuedAug 25, 2014
- Answer filedSep 20, 2014
- Hearing heldJul 29, 2015
- Decision dateOct 27, 2015
Cite For
- Denial of Security Clearance Due to Ongoing Criminal Conduct and Alcohol Consumption Issues
- Insufficient Evidence of Rehabilitation Despite Past Offenses
- Impact of Financial Irresponsibility on Security Clearance Eligibility