when i was younger i did some dumb things and used drugs myself, thats why im real intersted in helping kids who were like me but will my background be a problem? Can anyone answer this please!
2006-06-28 08:25:30 · 9 answers · asked by jessica 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
They will ask you what you have done in your past and be upfront and honest, there in my department there is a 3 year clean period, if you have been clean for that long then you are good, but also they tend to frown upon harder drugs. It really depends on the department standards, but it is really hard to find a person in this day and age that has not at least experimented with drugs.
2006-06-28 08:30:37 · answer #1 · answered by angel122202 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Probation officer requirements vary considerably by police department you would have to inquire of the local one to be sure if you qualify or not. They will likely need some kind of proof such as character witnesses, or statements from counselors before considering you for the job. Even if you can't work with the police department, there is still alot you could do to help kids in trouble social worker or working for the public defender's office come to mind.
2006-06-28 08:33:36 · answer #2 · answered by Huey from Ohio 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How much younger were you when you did these "dumb things?" Do you have a criminal record? That could have an impact. In addition to the probation officer track, there are many social service groups (public and private, non-profit) that love to employ youth workers who can speak from their own experience. You will be able to make a difference.
2006-06-28 08:31:31 · answer #3 · answered by Kerri C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your background can effect you in any public servant job application. If you have been convicted of a felony then it is a good possibility that you could have problems being hired. You will need to contact the human resources office for where you are applying and ask for hiring restrictions for the job you want...
2006-06-28 11:00:32 · answer #4 · answered by eldertrouble 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your problems were before age 18 you can petition the court to have your juvenille records expunged. However, when you reach the interview process down the road you should be forth coming, because it actually will count as a type of experiance, especially if you sought help or entered a 12 step program.
2006-06-28 08:29:35 · answer #5 · answered by DeltaQueen 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Be honest, I was law enforcement with the Justice Department, a state police officer and I used alot of drugs in the 70's. If you are honest most departments are understanding
2006-06-28 15:45:31 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
With the monetary gadget it really is demanding to get a job. it would negatively impression you, the perfect component to do is ask your professor and if he don't have an answer then you definately favor to ask him the position you want to bypass. there are a range of applicants with a view to p.c.. the cream of the crop, that's why it would damage you.
2016-11-15 09:18:55 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well thats really nice atleast someone really cares we need help and if you dont get the job thats messed up you stoped so now they will probaly h ire you good luck! and thanks alot you really are helping people with prombles
2006-06-28 08:31:56 · answer #8 · answered by spoliedbrat666 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
im sure if they test you and you havent done any in a while they would let you
2006-06-28 08:28:26 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋