Summary
A 29-year-old defense contractor and military veteran was denied a security clearance due to concerns under Guideline F (Financial Considerations) and Guideline G (Alcohol Consumption). The applicant had two alcohol-related arrests, one in March 2009 for which he pleaded guilty to reckless driving, and another in March 2012 for DUI, which occurred while he was on probation from the first incident. The second arrest resulted in a guilty plea to DUI, a fine, confinement, public service, five years of probation, and an 18-month substance abuse program.
Additionally, the applicant had multiple delinquent debts totaling over $25,000. These included a $3,050 debt, a $520 debt, a $1,096 debt, a $2,933 debt, and a $17,462 deficiency balance from a repossessed car loan.
The judge determined that the applicant did not adequately mitigate the concerns related to his alcohol use, specifically noting the two incidents and the DUI while on probation. Furthermore, the applicant failed to provide sufficient evidence that his significant financial debts had been resolved. Consequently, the security clearance application was denied.
Why the Applicant Was Denied
- The applicant had two alcohol-related incidents, including a DUI while on probation for a previous DUI.
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient evidence of resolving his financial debts, which remained unresolved and significant.
Conditions Referenced
- AG ¶ 19(a)raisedInability or Unwillingness to Satisfy Debts
- AG ¶ 19(c)raisedA History of Not Meeting Financial Obligations
- AG ¶ 22(a)raisedAlcohol-related Incidents Away From Work
- AG ¶ 22(c)raisedHabitual or Binge Consumption of Alcohol
- AG ¶ 20(b)appliedConditions That Resulted in the Financial Problem Were Largely Beyond the Person’s ControlThe applicant was unemployed for a period and had issues with a family member not making loan payments.
- AG ¶ 20(e)appliedThe Individual Has a Reasonable Basis to Dispute the Legitimacy of the Past-due DebtThe applicant disputed the legitimacy of one debt, which was not listed on the most recent credit report.
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 issuedJun 15, 2015
- Answer filedJun 25, 2015
- Hearing heldDec 7, 2015
- Decision dateFeb 29, 2016
Cite For
- Denial of Security Clearance Due to Unresolved Financial Issues Under Guideline F
- Denial of Security Clearance Based on Multiple Alcohol-related Incidents Under Guideline G
- Insufficient Evidence of Rehabilitation or Responsible Behavior Regarding Alcohol Consumption and Financial Obligations