Can juvenile felony charges effect you from getting a police or fire fighter job?

Question

For everyone that said yes to my question. I wont say you were wrong, but thats why I believe in second chances. Cause I got the job anyway. I am now a firefighter and will be voluntary counceling young teenage groups about not giving up on your dreams....... In life theres always a way. But thank you anyway for taking the time to answer my question. You've been a big help.

Answer 1

depending upon the charges some police records are expunged at the age of 16 so you may or may not be able to pursue a career in one of these fields depending on exactly what the felony charges were.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Absolutely. This issue WILL come up. You will have to report on any applications that you have a felony record and even if it doesn't prevent you from being employed by those agencies, they will ask you about it. It's true that juvenile records are sealed when you reach adulthood (either 18 or 21 depending on the offense and the deal you make with the prosecutor). But anyone who does a criminal background check will still see that you have a sealed record. They can then look into the matter further...either by questioning you or petitioning the court to have the records unsealed.

Answer 4

Just like any job you must be open and honest regarding felony charges you have received.

It all depends on how the employer perceives this when they are hiring applicants.

When completing applications be very specific regarding the dates and terms so nothing is left uncovered.

Remember every state has different views on this too so if I were you I would search the Internet for these rules and regulations in your area.

It they do a background check and find out that this has happened to you and you dd not inform them you may loose consideration for employment. And if you already go the job and you did not inform them you will be fired without any questions asked.

Hope this info was helpful.....

God Bless you!

Answer 5

Depends from state to state, also depends on the crime. When you apply for job like that, extensive backround checks are done. I have a family member who got a DWI 4 years before joing the force, and that had no effect on getting the job. You might wanna check out your local city police or firefighter websites, and check what standards they have for hiring personal. They usally disclaim what proir convictions would disqualify you off hand.

Answer 6

Im no lawyer, but i do know it effects your chances to join the military. you can barely make with a misdemeanor. With a felony theres no chance they'd let you in

As far as police/firefighting. Im going to say yes. However, a career in law(lawyer) or becoming a volunteer firefighter depending on county law should be ok...Id call your local depts. of each to be sure

Answer 7

It relies upon on the state interior the state of California sure whether your juvenile checklist has been sealed they nevertheless require an entire historic past verify from the age of 15 on your modern-day age. a properly-liked misnomer is that persons assume what they did as a minor won't stick to them into adulthood. yet once you desire to artwork for the government it is going to.

Answer 8

Yes unfortunetly a felony conviction stays with you. You can not own a firearm so why could you have a job that requires a firearm?

Answer 9

If your were tried as an adult (say for murder), then yes, otherwise no.

Answer 10

crooks can't be heroes unless they're sappy-happy cartoons