I would love to become a Sheriff in my county, but I have done drugs in my past, plus 2 misdemeanors and a DUI .A polygraph is enforced in the application process, what to I do? Does anyone have any advice? Do I even have a chance?
2006-08-02 16:27:06 · 15 answers · asked by the gardens 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
Interresting....
Too start off you dont become "a sheriff" unless you are elected and there is only one in the county. You may be a sheriffs deputy, but you just dont apply to be sheriff. It is an elected position. My dad is actually the Sherif of Sheboygan County here in Wisconsin.
They do care about your history even though someone else on here says they dont. Being honest is always the best bet, but that doesn't mean you will get a job just becasue you are honest.
Misd. are not good.......and 2 are even worse. I'm not going to lie to you....you probably wont get a job with those. In the state of wisconsin you may not carry a firearm if you have any misd or felonies so that would be a problem. I don't know if it differs in other states.
I'm going through hiring processes now and have been turned down at some places for the one speeding ticket i have....it all depends on where you apply. Good luck to you in the future.
2006-08-02 16:38:35 · answer #1 · answered by topher5984 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Polygraphs are only effective if you believe they are. If you think its a piece of junk and doesn't work, then it wont work on you. But if you're going to lie, I'm not sure how good of a sheriff you're going to be. As an officer of the law you are suppost to be all about integrity and honor. Be true to yourself.
2006-08-02 23:34:18 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You just gotta be popular, so get out there, meet people, and ask them to vote for you for sheriff.
2006-08-02 23:31:56 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
there is always a chance you could be elected sheriff
2006-08-02 23:32:17 · answer #4 · answered by Neil G 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To become a sheriff, you must be elected. How you become a deputy sheriff depends on the agency. Requirements to become a law enforcement officer and how you become a law enforcement officer depends on the agency. Visit the websites of the agencies that you might be interested in working for. Agency websites often provide information about their applicant requirements, about how to apply, and about their hiring process. Some relatively common minimum requirements include having at least a high school diploma or ged, being a citizen, being at least 21 years old, having a valid driver's license, and having no felony convictions. Some relatively common steps in hiring processes include application, written test, physical fitness test, interview, drug test, medical examination, and background investigation. Getting law enforcement officer jobs is becoming more and more competitive. Any red flags can hurt your chances of getting hired by some agencies. It would probably be difficult for you to get hired.
2014-07-17 17:56:22 · answer #5 · answered by J.W. 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yep you have a chance... Most wait till they are in office and do all the stuff you mentioned...
2006-08-02 23:31:43 · answer #6 · answered by ole_lady_93 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my question is why would you want to become a sheriff? i mean seriously..
2006-08-02 23:31:30 · answer #7 · answered by bordingpyro 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i want to be a sheriff too!
2006-08-02 23:30:30 · answer #8 · answered by Rockstar 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just try it..my buddy became a cop and he had a couple mis..don't know about the dui...
2006-08-02 23:32:45 · answer #9 · answered by windrunner333 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you have no morals and are very dishonest, you have a good shot at making it. all so called law enforcement, is nothing more than organized crime with a badge anyway..............
2006-08-02 23:32:17 · answer #10 · answered by truthteller 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋