Summary
A 58-year-old U.S. Navy veteran and defense contractor employee 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 had a history of six criminal arrests and five convictions between 1978 and 2014, including two driving while impaired charges and two driving under the influence charges. One 2011 driving while impaired charge was reduced to reckless driving, and a 2014 driving under the influence arrest resulted in a court recommendation for counseling, community service, and a fine. Despite these incidents, the applicant continues to consume alcohol and provided no evidence of rehabilitation.
Financially, the applicant faced 17 delinquent debts totaling approximately $13,371, with the majority being medical accounts. He admitted responsibility for nine of these debts and a $5,588 judgment, for which he claims to have made monthly payments since 2014. However, he provided no receipts or a structured plan for repaying any of the delinquent debts, nor did he report obtaining financial counseling.
Furthermore, the applicant intentionally failed to disclose non-payment of state income taxes for 2004 and 2006 on his 2012 security clearance application, which resulted in a wage garnishment of $8,475. The judge found that the applicant's admissions and lack of evidence demonstrating rehabilitation or financial responsibility warranted the denial of his security clearance.
Why the Applicant Was Denied
- Applicant has a history of six criminal arrests and five convictions, including multiple alcohol-related offenses.
- Applicant admitted to 17 delinquent debts totaling approximately $13,371, with no evidence of a structured repayment plan or financial counseling.
- Applicant intentionally omitted relevant financial information from his security clearance application, demonstrating a lack of candor.
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
- AG ¶ 22(a)raisedAlcohol-related Incidents Away From Work
- AG ¶ 16(a)raisedDeliberate Omission, Concealment, or Falsification of Relevant Facts
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 25, 2015
- Answer filed—Applicant elected to have the case decided on the record.
- Hearing held—No hearing; case decided on the record.
- Decision dateMar 31, 2016
Cite For
- Lack of Candor in Security Clearance Applications Under Guideline E
- Financial Irresponsibility and Its Impact on Security Clearance Under Guideline F
- History of Alcohol-related Offenses Affecting Security Clearance Under Guideline G