Summary
A 42-year-old defense contractor clerk was denied a security clearance due to concerns across multiple guidelines, including Personal Conduct, Financial Considerations, Alcohol Consumption, and Criminal Conduct. The applicant has a documented history of alcohol abuse, marked by alcohol-related traffic offenses and instances of threatening behavior. Despite a Chapter 7 bankruptcy filing in 2001, discharged in January 2002, with half of his liabilities attributed to gambling debts, the applicant continues to gamble. He also continues to consume alcohol in quantities of 5-10 beers per evening and has not demonstrated rehabilitation from alcohol abuse.
Further issues arose from the applicant's personal conduct and criminal history. He was the subject of a domestic violence complaint and a restraining order violation. Critically, the applicant omitted relevant information on his SF 86 regarding treatment and criminal complaints. He also denied receiving mental health counseling when interviewed by the Defense Security Service and lied to a police officer in 2001 about a threatening phone call.
The denial was based on the applicant's unmitigated history of alcohol abuse and related criminal conduct, his ongoing significant alcohol consumption without demonstrated rehabilitation, and his unresolved financial issues, including continued gambling post-bankruptcy. His deliberate omission of relevant information on his SF 86 also indicated questionable judgment.
Why the Applicant Was Denied
- Applicant has a history of alcohol abuse and related criminal conduct, including multiple offenses.
- Applicant continues to consume alcohol in significant quantities and has not demonstrated rehabilitation.
- Applicant's financial issues, including gambling debts, were not mitigated, and he continues to gamble post-bankruptcy discharge.
- Applicant deliberately omitted relevant information on his SF 86, indicating questionable judgment.
Conditions Referenced
- E2.A7.1.2.1raisedAlcohol Consumption Disqualifying Condition
- E2.A6.1.1raisedFinancial Considerations Disqualifying Condition
- E2.A10.1.2.1raisedCriminal Conduct Disqualifying Condition
- E2.A5.1.1raisedPersonal Conduct Disqualifying Condition
Key Rule Quoted
“[N]o one has a 'right' to a security clearance.”
Procedural Posture
- SOR issuedDec 22, 2003
- Answer filedJan 20, 2004Applicant elected to have the case decided on the written record.
- Hearing held—No hearing was held.
- Decision dateAug 12, 2004
Cite For
- Denial Based on Alcohol Abuse and Related Criminal Conduct Under Guideline G
- Financial Irresponsibility Linked to Gambling Under Guideline F
- Deliberate Omission of Relevant Information on SF 86 Under Guideline E