Summary
A 46-year-old machinist with over 23 years of service 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 history of alcohol-related offenses, including multiple driving while intoxicated (DWI) convictions, and the applicant's failure to disclose all prior offenses on his security clearance application.
The applicant's record included eight alcohol-related incidents between 1980 and 2004. These involved multiple DWI charges, with convictions in 1983, 1988, 1998, and 2004. Other incidents included reckless driving convictions in 1990 and 1998, and a public drunkenness conviction in 2000. Several of these offenses resulted in fines, suspended jail sentences, license restrictions or suspensions, and orders to complete alcohol safety or treatment programs.
Despite the applicant's participation in treatment programs and Alcoholics Anonymous, the judge found insufficient evidence of rehabilitation. The pattern of excessive alcohol consumption and the lack of candor in failing to disclose all convictions on the application raised significant concerns about the applicant's trustworthiness and reliability, leading to the denial of the security clearance.
Why the Applicant Was Denied
- The applicant had a history of six DUI offenses and other alcohol-related incidents, demonstrating a pattern of excessive alcohol consumption.
- He failed to disclose multiple alcohol-related convictions on his security clearance application, indicating a lack of candor and reliability.
- The applicant did not provide sufficient evidence of rehabilitation or positive behavioral changes to mitigate security concerns.
Conditions Referenced
- E2.A5.1.2.2raisedDeliberate Omission, Concealment, or Falsification of Relevant and Material Facts
- E2.A7.1.2.1raisedAlcohol-related Incidents Away From Work
- E2.A10.1.2.1raisedAllegations or Admissions of Criminal Conduct
- E2.A10.1.2.2raisedA Single Serious Crime or Multiple Lesser Offenses
Key Rule Quoted
“"Any doubt as to whether access to classified information is clearly consistent with national security will be resolved in favor of the national security."”
Procedural Posture
- SOR issuedJan 19, 2006
- Answer filedMar 16, 2006Applicant did not address allegations under Guideline E or J.
- Hearing held—Applicant elected to have the matter decided on the written record.
- Decision dateDec 29, 2006
Cite For
- Denial of Security Clearance Due to Pattern of Alcohol-related Offenses
- Failure to Disclose Relevant Criminal History on Security Clearance Application
- Insufficient Evidence of Rehabilitation in Cases of Alcohol Dependence