PSH-24-0102 - In the Matter of Personnel Security Hearing

On August 14, 2024, the Administrative Judge determined that the Individual's access authorization should not be restored under 10 C.F.R. Part 710. The Individual is employed by a DOE contractor in a position that requires him to hold a security clearance. The Local Security Office (LSO) received potentially derogatory information indicating that the Individual had been arrested and charged with, among other things, DWI after consuming alcohol and driving home. The Individual was also evaluated by a DOE-consultant psychologist (DOE Psychologist) who determined that the Individual drinks habitually and he binge consumes alcohol on a regular basis to the point of impaired judgment. The DOE Psychologist did not find adequate evidence of rehabilitation or reformation and made a series of recommendations. The Individual did not discontinue consuming alcohol and did not implement any of the DOE Psychologist's recommendations. Accordingly, the Individual was not able to mitigate the stated Guideline G and J concerns. (OHA Case No. PSH-24-0102, Rahimzadeh)