Summary
A 54-year-old truck driver for a defense contractor was denied a security clearance under Guideline E (Personal Conduct) and Guideline J (Criminal Conduct). The denial stemmed from a history of criminal conduct and repeated omissions on his security clearance applications.
The applicant was alleged to have falsified his February 2002 SF-86 by omitting three felony charges and convictions, as well as two alcohol-drug offenses. Disqualifying conditions 1 and 2 were raised, while mitigating conditions 1 and 6 were applied.
Despite having no arrests since 1986 and presenting evidence of rehabilitation, the judge found that the applicant's repeated failure to disclose significant criminal history on his 1993, 1995, and 2002 SF-86 forms demonstrated a lack of candor and raised serious concerns about his judgment and reliability. His disclosures during a DSS interview were not considered prompt or in good faith, as they occurred under the expectation of questioning. Consequently, the security clearance was denied.
Why the Applicant Was Denied
- The applicant had a lengthy history of criminal arrests and charges spanning from 1969 to 1986, including felony convictions.
- The applicant repeatedly omitted significant criminal history from his SF-86 applications in 1993, 1995, and 2002, indicating a lack of candor.
- The applicant's disclosures during a DSS interview were not considered prompt or in good faith, as they were made under the expectation of questioning.
Conditions Referenced
- DC 1raisedAllegations or Admission of Criminal Conduct.
- DC 2raisedA Single Serious Crime or Multiple Lesser Offenses.
- DC 2raisedThe Deliberate Omission, Concealment, Falsification or Misrepresentation of Relevant and Material Facts From Any Personnel Security Questionnaire.
- MC 1appliedThe Criminal Behavior Was Not Recent.
- MC 6rejectedThere Is Clear Evidence of Successful Rehabilitation.The applicant's past omissions and the timing of disclosures did not demonstrate sufficient evidence of rehabilitation.
Key Rule Quoted
“The ultimate determination of an applicant's eligibility for a security clearance depends, in large part, on the relevance and materiality of that evidence.”
Procedural Posture
- SOR issuedMar 5, 2004
- Answer filedMar 29, 2004
- Hearing heldSep 22, 2004
- Decision dateNov 29, 2004
Cite For
- Denial Based on a History of Criminal Conduct Under Guideline J
- Security Concerns Arising From Omissions in Security Clearance Applications Under Guideline E
- The Significance of Candor and Full Disclosure in Security Clearance Evaluations.