Summary
A 58-year-old yard jockey for a defense contractor was denied a security clearance due to concerns under Guideline E (Personal Conduct), Guideline G (Alcohol Consumption), and Guideline J (Criminal Conduct). The denial stemmed from a documented history of alcohol abuse, including multiple arrests for driving under the influence between 1969 and 1999, and an on-the-job intoxication incident in December 1994 that resulted in a one-week suspension.
Despite receiving treatment for diagnosed alcohol dependence in September 1999, the applicant continued to consume alcohol and failed to adhere to prescribed protocols following his treatment discharge. Furthermore, the applicant falsified his December 2002 security clearance application (SF-86) by omitting these three alcohol-related arrests and his treatment for alcohol dependence.
The judge determined that the applicant's ongoing alcohol consumption, failure to follow treatment recommendations, and the deliberate omissions on his application raised significant security concerns regarding his judgment and reliability. Consequently, the security clearance was denied.
Why the Applicant Was Denied
- Applicant has a long history of alcohol abuse, including multiple arrests and incidents of intoxication.
- Applicant failed to follow prescribed treatment protocols after rehabilitation.
- Applicant falsified his security clearance application by omitting alcohol-related arrests and treatment.
Conditions Referenced
- E2.A7.1.2.1appliedAlcohol-related Incidents Away From Work
- E2.A7.1.2.2appliedAlcohol-related Incidents at Work
- E2.A7.1.2.3appliedDiagnosis of Alcohol Dependence
- E2.A5.1.2.2appliedDeliberate Omission of Relevant Facts
- E2.A10.1.2.1appliedAllegations or Admission of Criminal Conduct
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 15, 2005
- Answer filedApr 12, 2005Applicant elected to have the case decided on the written record.
- Hearing held—
- Decision dateOct 31, 2005
Cite For
- Denial Based on History of Alcohol Abuse and Related Incidents
- Falsification of Security Clearance Application Due to Omission of Relevant Facts
- Impact of Ongoing Alcohol Consumption on Security Clearance Eligibility