Summary
A 24-year-old computer programmer was denied a security clearance due to concerns under Guideline E (Personal Conduct), Guideline G (Alcohol Consumption), and Guideline J (Criminal Conduct). The government alleged the applicant falsified his SF-85P by failing to disclose four arrests. Additionally, the applicant had a history of alcohol-related incidents, including habitual or binge consumption leading to impaired judgment, and was diagnosed with alcohol abuse or dependence. He reportedly failed to complete or comply with treatment and continued to consume alcohol against medical advice.
Specific disqualifying conditions raised included a history of alcohol-related incidents away from work, habitual consumption to the point of impaired judgment, and a diagnosis of alcohol abuse or dependence. While some mitigating conditions were applied, the applicant's history of alcohol abuse spanned several years and resulted in multiple arrests.
Ultimately, the denial was based on the applicant's failure to provide sufficient evidence of rehabilitation or ongoing sobriety after treatment, coupled with the undisclosed arrests on his SF-85P, which raised trustworthiness concerns.
Why the Applicant Was Denied
- The applicant had a history of alcohol abuse spanning several years, resulting in multiple arrests.
- He failed to provide sufficient evidence of rehabilitation or ongoing sobriety after treatment.
- The applicant did not disclose several arrests on his SF-85P application, raising trustworthiness concerns.
Conditions Referenced
- G DC 1raisedAlcohol-related Incidents Away From Work, Such as Driving While Under the Influence, Fighting, Child or Spouse Abuse, or Other Incidents Related to Alcohol Use
- G DC 4raisedHabitual or Binge Consumption of Alcohol to the Point of Impaired Judgment
- J DC 2raisedA Single Serious Crime or Multiple Lesser Offenses
- G MC 1rejectedThe Alcohol-related Incidents Do Not Indicate a PatternThe applicant demonstrated a pattern of alcohol abuse over several years.
- G MC 2rejectedThe Problem Occurred a Number of Years Ago and There Is No Indication of a Recent ProblemThe applicant consumed alcohol on two occasions shortly after completing treatment.
- G MC 3rejectedPositive Changes in Behavior Supportive of SobrietyThe applicant did not participate in any program to support sobriety despite recommendations.
- G MC 4rejectedFollowing Diagnosis of Alcohol Abuse or Alcohol Dependence, the Individual Has Successfully Completed Inpatient or Outpatient Rehabilitation Along with Aftercare RequirementsThe applicant did not meet the requirements for this condition.
- J MC 5rejectedThere Is Clear Evidence of Successful RehabilitationThe applicant's driver's license was revoked, indicating ongoing legal issues.
Key Rule Quoted
“The adjudicative process requires thorough consideration and review of all available, reliable information about the applicant, past and present, favorable and unfavorable, to arrive at a balanced decision.”
Procedural Posture
- SOR issuedJun 7, 2006
- Answer filedJun 28, 2006Applicant initially waived his right to a hearing.
- Hearing heldOct 24, 2006
- Decision dateNov 30, 2006
Cite For
- Denial of Security Clearance Due to Alcohol-related Incidents and Criminal Conduct
- Mitigating Conditions Not Applied Due to Lack of Evidence of Rehabilitation
- Trustworthiness Concerns Arising From Failure to Disclose Arrests on Security Clearance Application.