I hate to admit that I have used an illegal substance in my past, past as in high school and 1st year college. I will be graduating this year and wanted to know exactly how the background check works? I've heard that local PD'S do polygraph test with a background check of 3 yrs. I've also heard that certain agencies don't polygraph you but just give you a reg. drug test.
I no longer use or have used an illegal substance since 2005, and even then it was not habitual. It was more like "experimenting" or once here & there. Since then, I have volunteered & done community service for the city, the hospital, & church.
Is it better in telling the truth during the test and if so will it completely jeprodize my career in the CJ system? Does community service help & show that I have matured? What can I do?
2007-02-22
22:05:45
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