is DUI considered a minor traffic violation when applying for a job?

Question

it was 16 years ago, should I mention it when applying for an Aid II job at an elementary school?

Answer 1

Well good for you if this thing is still on your conscience. Personally I think that the statute of limitations would forgive you by now. So if I were you - I would forget about it.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Though its not a minor traffic violation (some people will get fired for getting one), I dont think 16 years after the fact will really affect you getting that job. Is Aid II a driving job? Im not familar with the school systems coding.

As far as volunteering the information. Would you rather they find out themselves after a background investigation, or would you rather them find out from your mouth first. I personally would pick the second. But again, its been 16 years and may not matter too much.

Hope that helps.

Answer 4

You might as well mention it, if it is on record still. When you apply for a job at a school, they investigate you anyway. They always do a background check, specially when it concerns working around kids. Good luck!

Answer 5

A single DUI is a traffic conviction, I believe (depends on the state); multiple DUIs become criminal.

Answer 6

Unless it specifically asks to reveal a DUI conviction I would not voluntarily offer the info.

Answer 7

I would list it, I know several people who have been fired from jobs for not disclosing it when they applied for their jobs.

Answer 8

Only if they ask. And I don't think they will unless you will be driving students around.

Answer 9

for that job, yes, it's minor