Summary
A 27-year-old traffic specialist was denied a security clearance due to concerns under Guidelines E (Personal Conduct), G (Alcohol Consumption), H (Drug Involvement), and J (Criminal Conduct). The denial stemmed from a history of alcohol-related arrests, drug use, and the falsification of his security clearance application.
Specifically, the applicant had a history of alcohol-related arrests, was diagnosed with alcohol abuse/dependence, and continued to drink alcohol, including engaging in binge drinking, even after completing a court-ordered alcohol awareness program. He also used marijuana from approximately 1993 through January 2000, continuing this use after a court-ordered drug education course. His criminal conduct included an arrest for grand larceny (later reduced to petty larceny), a citation for providing alcohol to a minor, and an arrest for driving under the influence of alcohol.
Crucially, the applicant failed to provide full and truthful answers to investigators and deliberately omitted or falsified material facts regarding his criminal history and alcohol incidents on his security clearance application. The judge concluded that these actions raised serious concerns about his judgment and reliability, leading to the denial of his clearance.
Why the Applicant Was Denied
- The applicant has a history of alcohol-related arrests and drug use, which raises concerns about his judgment and reliability.
- He falsified his security clearance application by omitting significant criminal history, demonstrating a lack of candor.
- Despite completing an alcohol awareness program, the applicant continues to consume alcohol, indicating ongoing issues with alcohol dependence.
Conditions Referenced
- E2.A7.1.2.1raisedAlcohol-related Incidents Away From Work, Such as Driving While Under the Influence
- E2.A7.1.2.3raisedDiagnosis by a Credentialed Medical Professional of Alcohol Abuse or Alcohol Dependence
- E2.A7.1.2.5raisedHabitual or Binge Consumption of Alcohol to the Point of Impaired Judgment
- E2.A8.1.1.3raisedIllegal Use of a Drug
- E2.A10.1.2.1raisedAllegations or Admissions of Criminal Conduct
- E2.A10.1.2.2raisedA Single Serious Crime or Multiple Lesser Offenses
- E2.A5.1.1.2raisedRefusal to Provide Full, Frank and Truthful Answers
- E2.A5.1.2.2raisedDeliberate Omission, Concealment, or Falsification of Relevant and Material Facts
- E2.A5.1.2.3raisedDeliberately Providing False or Misleading Information
- E2.A7.1.3.2appliedThe Problem Occurred a Number of Years Ago and There Is No Indication of a Recent Problem
- E2.A8.1.3.1appliedThe Drug Involvement Was Not Recent
- E2.A10.1.3.1appliedThe Criminal Behavior Was Not Recent
- E2.A10.1.3.6appliedThere Is Clear Evidence of Successful Rehabilitation
Key Rule Quoted
“"[N]o one has a 'right' to a security clearance."”
Procedural Posture
- SOR issuedApr 23, 2003
- Answer filedMay 13, 2003
- Hearing heldJul 29, 2003
- Decision dateNov 26, 2003
Cite For
- Denial Based on Falsification of Security Clearance Application
- Impact of Ongoing Alcohol Consumption After Diagnosis of Alcohol Dependence
- Consideration of a History of Criminal Conduct in Security Clearance Determinations