Summary
A 38-year-old defense contractor employee was denied a security clearance due to concerns under Guideline E (Personal Conduct), Guideline F (Financial Considerations), and Guideline J (Criminal Conduct). The Statement of Reasons detailed numerous unresolved debts totaling approximately $23,380, including a repossession deficiency of $7,169, medical bills of $1,234, and multiple cell phone and telecommunications bills. Additionally, two judgments were filed against the applicant for furniture, one for $1,713 and another for $6,980 in September 2007, along with an outstanding electric bill.
The applicant's criminal history also raised significant concerns. He was arrested in June 2000 and February 2004 for contempt of court, and in June 2001 for failing to comply with child support obligations. In October 2013, he was arrested, convicted, and sentenced to ten days in jail for driving on a suspended license, and also faced a charge for failure to appear on a misdemeanor.
The judge determined that the applicant's history of financial irresponsibility and criminal conduct indicated a lack of reliability and trustworthiness. The applicant failed to provide evidence of effective steps taken to resolve his financial issues or demonstrate rehabilitation from his criminal conduct, leading to the denial of his security clearance.
Why the Applicant Was Denied
- The applicant has numerous unresolved debts totaling approximately $23,380, indicating an inability to manage financial obligations.
- The applicant's criminal history includes multiple arrests for contempt of court and failure to comply with child support obligations, raising doubts about his judgment and reliability.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate effective steps taken to resolve his financial issues or to show evidence of rehabilitation from his criminal conduct.
Conditions Referenced
- AG ¶ 19(a)appliedInability or Unwillingness to Satisfy Debts
- AG ¶ 19(c)appliedA History of Not Meeting Financial Obligations
- AG ¶ 31(a)appliedA Single Serious Crime or Multiple Lesser Offenses
- AG ¶ 31(c)appliedAllegation or Admission of Criminal Conduct
- AG ¶ 16(c)appliedCredible Adverse Information in Several Adjudicative Issue Areas
- AG ¶ 16(e)appliedPersonal Conduct That Creates a Vulnerability to Exploitation
Key Rule Quoted
“Eligibility for a security clearance is predicated upon the applicant meeting the criteria contained in the AG.”
Procedural Posture
- SOR issuedAug 22, 2015
- Answer filedSep 9, 2015
- Hearing heldDec 16, 2015
- Decision dateMar 18, 2016
Cite For
- Financial Irresponsibility as a Disqualifying Factor Under Guideline F
- Criminal Conduct Impacting Security Clearance Eligibility Under Guideline J
- Personal Conduct Issues Related to Financial Management Under Guideline E