Summary
A 35-year-old installation technician was denied a security clearance due to concerns under Guideline F (Financial Considerations) and Guideline J (Criminal Conduct). The applicant's Statement of Reasons detailed 19 admitted criminal offenses between 2002 and 2012, including three incidents of driving under the influence of alcohol, two other alcohol-related incidents, a failure to comply with a support order, nine charges or convictions for driving on a restricted or suspended license, and four charges of failure to appear in court or contempt of court.
Additionally, the applicant had a significant history of delinquent debts totaling over $25,000. These included a state tax lien for $1,922, three student loan accounts with the Department of Veteran’s Affairs in collection for $166, $2,860, and $2,649 respectively, and a utility debt in collection for $750. The applicant also had child support arrears totaling $3,864 and $16,177 in two different states, along with a television service provider debt in collection for $376.
The judge found that the applicant's extensive criminal history and the lack of a demonstrated plan to resolve the significant delinquent debts raised serious doubts about his reliability and trustworthiness. The applicant did not provide sufficient information to demonstrate rehabilitation or responsible financial management, leading to the denial of his security clearance.
Why the Applicant Was Denied
- Applicant admitted to 19 criminal offenses from 2002 to 2012, including multiple DUI incidents and child support arrears.
- Applicant has a significant history of delinquent debts totaling over $25,000, with no evidence of a plan to resolve them.
- The applicant did not provide sufficient information to demonstrate rehabilitation or responsible financial management.
Conditions Referenced
- AG ¶ 19(a)raisedInability or Unwillingness to Satisfy Debts
- AG ¶ 19(c)raisedA History of Not Meeting Financial Obligations
- AG ¶ 31(a)raisedA Single Serious Crime or Multiple Lesser Offenses
- AG ¶ 31(c)raisedAllegation or Admission of Criminal Conduct
Key Rule Quoted
“A person who seeks access to classified information enters into a fiduciary relationship with the Government predicated upon trust and confidence.”
Procedural Posture
- SOR issuedJan 30, 2015
- Answer filedMar 3, 2015
- Hearing held—Decided on written record.
- Decision dateAug 13, 2015
Cite For
- Denial of Security Clearance Due to Extensive Criminal History Under Guideline J
- Denial of Security Clearance Based on Significant Financial Delinquency Under Guideline F
- Lack of Evidence for Rehabilitation or Responsible Financial Management as a Basis for Denial.