Summary
A former U.S. Navy member, born in September 1969, was denied a security clearance due to concerns under Guideline E (Personal Conduct), Guideline F (Financial Considerations), and Guideline J (Criminal Conduct). The applicant had a history of criminal conduct, including multiple instances of writing worthless checks to obtain property and services, such as to a grocery store and a medical center. Additionally, the applicant was convicted of felony grand theft.
Further issues arose from the applicant's personal conduct, specifically providing false official statements on his security clearance application. These false statements included omitting significant employment history and criminal charges. While some financial concerns were mitigated by the applicant paying off delinquent debts, this was insufficient to overcome the broader security risks.
The denial was based on the applicant's long history of criminal conduct, the false official statements made on the application, and a failure to demonstrate successful rehabilitation or that similar violations would not recur. The applicant's security clearance was ultimately denied.
Why the Applicant Was Denied
- The applicant has a long history of criminal conduct, including multiple worthless check offenses and a felony conviction for grand theft.
- The applicant made false official statements on his security clearance application, omitting significant employment history and criminal charges.
- The applicant did not demonstrate successful rehabilitation or that similar violations are unlikely to recur.
Conditions Referenced
- JraisedCriminal ConductThe applicant's history of criminal conduct raises significant security concerns.
- EraisedPersonal ConductThe applicant's false statements on his security clearance application indicate a lack of candor.
- FraisedFinancial ConsiderationsThe applicant's financial issues, although partially mitigated, contribute to overall security concerns.
- FappliedFinancial ConsiderationsThe applicant paid off most delinquent debts, mitigating some financial concerns.
Key Rule Quoted
“"The adjudicative process is an examination of a sufficient period of a person's life to make an affirmative determination that the person is eligible for a security clearance."”
Procedural Posture
- SOR issuedMay 31, 2005
- Answer filedJun 20, 2005
- Hearing heldNov 3, 2005Hearing conducted with the concurrence of both parties.
- Decision dateFeb 17, 2006
Cite For
- Disqualifying Conditions Related to a History of Criminal Conduct Under Guideline J
- Lack of Candor and False Statements on Security Clearance Applications Under Guideline E
- Mitigation of Financial Concerns Through Debt Repayment Under Guideline F