Summary
A 34-year-old government contractor was denied a security clearance due to concerns under Guideline G (Alcohol Consumption) and Guideline J (Criminal Conduct). The Statement of Reasons detailed two convictions for Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol, occurring on August 27, 2010, and May 24, 2014. The applicant admitted to these allegations.
Disqualifying conditions cited included aspects of alcohol consumption and criminal conduct, specifically G.22(a), G.22(c), J.31(a), J.31(c), and J.31(d). While mitigating conditions G.23(a), G.23(b), G.23(c), G.23(d), J.32(a), and J.32(d) were considered, they were not sufficient to overcome the security concerns.
The denial was based on the applicant's history of excessive alcohol consumption and multiple DUI convictions. The judge found insufficient evidence of rehabilitation or a consistent pattern of abstinence from alcohol, leading to ongoing doubts about the applicant's judgment and reliability.
Why the applicant was denied
- The applicant has a history of excessive alcohol consumption, including two DUI convictions.
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient evidence of rehabilitation or a pattern of abstinence from alcohol.
- The applicant's criminal conduct raises ongoing doubts about his judgment and reliability.
Conditions referenced
- G.22(a)raisedAlcohol-related Incidents Away From Work
- G.22(c)raisedHabitual or Binge Consumption of Alcohol
- J.31(a)raisedA Single Serious Crime or Multiple Lesser Offenses
- J.31(c)raisedAllegation or Admission of Criminal Conduct
- J.31(d)raisedIndividual Is Currently on Parole or Probation
- G.23(a)rejectedTime Has Passed or Behavior Was InfrequentThe applicant's alcohol-related incidents are recent.
- G.23(b)rejectedAcknowledgment of Alcoholism and Evidence of Actions TakenThe applicant provided little evidence of rehabilitation.
- G.23(c)rejectedParticipation in a Counseling or Treatment ProgramThe applicant did not demonstrate satisfactory progress in treatment.
- G.23(d)rejectedSuccessful Completion of Counseling or RehabilitationThe applicant failed to provide documentation of rehabilitation.
- J.32(a)rejectedTime Elapsed Since Criminal BehaviorThe applicant's criminal conduct is recent.
- J.32(d)rejectedEvidence of Successful RehabilitationThe applicant did not present sufficient evidence of rehabilitation.
Key rule quoted
“Excessive alcohol consumption often leads to the exercise of questionable judgment or the failure to control impulses, and can raise questions about an individual's reliability and trustworthiness.”
Procedural posture
- SOR issuedDec 13, 2015
- Answer filedJan 13, 2016
- Hearing heldApr 4, 2016
- Decision dateMay 27, 2016
Cite for
- Insufficient Evidence of Rehabilitation Under Guideline G
- Recent Criminal Conduct Impacting Security Clearance Under Guideline J
- Impact of Multiple DUI Convictions on Security Clearance Eligibility