Summary
A 42-year-old software test engineer was denied a security clearance due to concerns under Guideline E (Personal Conduct), Guideline F (Financial Considerations), Guideline G (Alcohol Consumption), and Guideline J (Criminal Conduct). The denial stemmed from a history of excessive alcohol consumption, including multiple DUIs between 1989 and 2000, and a failure to demonstrate rehabilitation.
Additionally, the applicant was found to have intentionally omitted information about alcohol-related offenses during an April 12, 2000 interview and on a Standard Form 86, thereby concealing material information from the government investigation. Financial concerns included a bankruptcy discharge in April 1990, an unpaid landlord debt, and an unverified $106.00 cable debt. The applicant also failed to provide documentation for a civil judgment.
Ultimately, the judge determined that the applicant had not met his financial obligations and presented insufficient evidence of rehabilitation or commitment to sobriety. Despite some personal accomplishments, the judge found the evidence insufficient to mitigate the concerns raised by the applicant's history of criminal conduct, personal conduct issues, and financial irresponsibility.
Why the Applicant Was Denied
- Applicant had four alcohol-related offenses between 1989 and 2000, including multiple DUIs.
- Applicant attempted to conceal his full alcohol-related history and financial problems.
- Insufficient evidence of rehabilitation or commitment to sobriety was presented by the applicant.
- Applicant's financial obligations were not met, and he failed to provide documentation supporting his claims regarding debts.
Conditions Referenced
- G.1raisedAlcohol-related Incidents Away From Work
- G.5raisedHabitual or Binge Consumption of Alcohol to the Point of Impaired Judgment
- J.1raisedAllegations or Admission of Criminal Conduct, Regardless of Whether the Person Was Formally Charged
- J.2raisedA Single Serious Offense or Multiple Lesser Offenses
- E.2raisedThe Deliberate Omission or Falsification of Relevant and Material Facts From Any Personnel Security Questionnaire to Determine Security Clearance Eligibility or Trustworthiness
- E.3raisedDeliberately Providing False or Misleading Information Concerning Relevant and Material Matters to an Investigator in Connection with a Personnel Security or Trustworthiness Determination
- F.1raisedA History of Not Meeting Financial Obligations
- F.2raisedDeceptive or Illegal Financial Practices
- F.3raisedInability or Unwillingness to Satisfy Debts
Key Rule Quoted
“The granting (or continuance) of a security clearance under this Directive may only be done upon a finding that to do so is clearly consistent with the national interest.”
Procedural Posture
- SOR issuedJul 2, 2001
- Answer filedJul 12, 2001
- Hearing held—Decided on a written record.
- Decision dateDec 7, 2001
Cite For
- Excessive Alcohol Consumption Leading to Security Clearance Denial
- Impact of Intentional Omissions on Security Clearance Eligibility
- Financial Irresponsibility as a Disqualifying Factor for Security Clearance