Summary
A 44-year-old defense contractor was denied a security clearance due to concerns under Guideline E (Personal Conduct) and Guideline G (Alcohol Consumption). The denial stemmed from a history of three DUI arrests between 1984 and 2000, including incidents in 1990 and 2000 that occurred after an alcoholism diagnosis in 1985. The applicant was also diagnosed with alcohol abuse in 2002 and continued to consume alcohol weekly, sometimes up to 10 beers, despite participating in two rehabilitation programs.
Further concerns arose from the applicant's personal conduct. He failed to disclose two DUI arrests from 1984 and 1990, as well as his 1985 Navy alcohol treatment, on his 1991 security clearance application. Additionally, the applicant had a pattern of dishonesty or rule violations, evidenced by two job terminations for excessive absenteeism.
The judge determined that the applicant failed to mitigate the concerns related to his ongoing alcohol use and personal conduct, specifically his continued consumption of alcohol and belief in his control over the problem, as well as the falsification of his application and job terminations. Consequently, the security clearance was denied.
Why the Applicant Was Denied
- Applicant has three DUI arrests and a diagnosis of alcoholism.
- Applicant continues to consume alcohol weekly, believing he has control over his problem.
- Applicant falsified a security clearance application and was terminated from two jobs due to absenteeism.
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 (e.g., Clinical Psychologist) of Alcohol Dependence.
- E2.A7.1.2.5raisedHabitual or Binge Consumption of Alcohol to the Point of Impaired Judgment.
- E2.A7.1.2.6raisedConsumption of Alcohol, Subsequent to a Diagnosis of Alcoholism by a Credentialed Medical Professional and Following Completion of an Alcohol Rehabilitation Program.
- E2.A5.1.2.2raisedThe Deliberate Omission, Concealment, Falsification or Misrepresentation of Relevant and Material Facts.
- E2.A5.1.2.5raisedA Pattern of Dishonesty or Rule Violations.
Key Rule Quoted
“"No one has a 'right' to a security clearance."”
Procedural Posture
- SOR issuedApr 23, 2003
- Answer filedJul 15, 2003
- Hearing heldDec 10, 2003Applicant granted two weeks to submit additional information, but nothing was received.
- Decision dateMar 26, 2004
Cite For
- Denial of Clearance Due to Ongoing Alcohol Consumption Despite Diagnosis
- Falsification of Security Clearance Application as a Disqualifying Factor
- Pattern of Dishonesty and Absenteeism Impacting Security Clearance Eligibility