I live in Texas, and the Fort Worth Police Department is hiring for Police Officer Trainees. I think something that I did in my past will hurt me though. It happened when I was 17 years old with a friend. We went to court, received deferred adjudication, community service and then it was done. Do you think this will make them deny me or even consider my application???
2006-11-04 12:45:15 · 20 answers · asked by Candice 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
i have to idea......try to talk to em bout it
2006-11-04 13:42:49 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I had a charge that would have been a felony if I was an adult when I was 17. The only thing thats holding me back is the child I have out of wedlock that her stupid mom won't let me have any legal custody over. I am not on the birth certificate so I haven't paid child support. i do go visit all the time and but clothes and toys for her, but since I don't pay child support and I cannot afford a lawyer I am still trying to get on with a department. Honesty is the best policy when applying for a Police Officer job. They will always see through you or find out later and its worse later. I do not think that a JV charge will hurt you as ling as you are honest about every thing.
Good Luck!
2006-11-04 14:24:38 · answer #2 · answered by me_laub 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have no idea where some of these people get their info from but YES most departments do perform a lie detector test on applicants,its just not called that. Most don't hook you up to an old school chair with all the wires n velcroe though. The one I received is a Voice Stress Analysis test (VSA) its a small mic they clip to your shirt. To answer your question about the pot habit, you need to speak to someone at the dept that you are interested in applying for. My dept requires that applicants be smoke free for at least 5 yrs no matter if its one joint or a hundred and it is best to be honest. I the police field integrity is EVERYTHING! If they catch you lying on the interview or a lie detector test your done. There is no room for liars and crooked cops, they wont even give you a second glance. If your honest and sincere about this profession you need to reword that question up there and stop worrying about getting caught and start worrying about what the consequences are for your actions and if there gonna stop you from doing what you want to in life.
2016-05-22 00:00:43 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most young people do stupid things as kids, police officers included. I think the most important thing here is not to hide this fact on an application and to explain if you get an interview that you are remorseful and have matured since then. Don't make excuses and try to blame others, take responsibility for your actions and tell them you are treating the experience as a learning opportunity. You will be able to tell kids when you do get hired that it is possible to change your life around and to make good future choices. I wish you the best of luck.
2006-11-04 15:25:37 · answer #4 · answered by joeanonymous 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I also live in texas if you want to know the requirements you go to the fort worth police depoartment web site and look at thje requirements
Also go to the texas Dps at this link and pay three dolloars to do a background check to see if you have a criminal record with the state of texas
https://records.txdps.state.tx.us/dps_web/APP_PORTAL/index.aspx
2006-11-04 13:56:00 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no candice i dont think it will hurt you. just be positive and think the best that could happend. you are a good person and deserve a good job, if u do become an officer and ever pull me over i better get away with it :)
sincerely
ur friend
2006-11-05 03:41:48 · answer #6 · answered by texasdaddy2009 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
laws are different state to state concerning thse type of things but because of you age at the time you may be just fine provided you are honest in the interviewing process and it was not listed as a felony
2006-11-04 12:48:53 · answer #7 · answered by imalwayswatchin 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It would help if we knew the crime, but the punishment doesn't sound like it would. Always be honest and upfront and you shouldn't have a problem. Good luck, and remember you are working for the people not against us.
2006-11-04 12:48:24 · answer #8 · answered by tcmoosey 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, you start with a fresh slate at 18 years of age.
2006-11-05 00:17:24 · answer #9 · answered by WC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am a CRJ major, and a applicant for the NYPD. I doubt that this would hurt you. I'm guessing you got caught with marajuana.
2006-11-04 12:49:39 · answer #10 · answered by major_gnrl 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your juvenile record is sealed when you turn 18. You start off with a clean slate.
2006-11-04 12:47:43 · answer #11 · answered by a_poor_misguided_soul 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋