Can someone who has had a past record or even a record join the police force. Someone who wants some guidance by changing their lives. Is this something that would be considered by the force?
2006-11-28 04:01:50 · 11 answers · asked by that_girl 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
Depends on your record. You can not have a felony, if you do you will not be eligible. You also have to have a good driving record.
A lot of places require that you already have gone through the police academy and taken your state test and passed. Then you have to pay to take a test for the department you are applying for and score above at least 90% to get looked at.
The other departments want to put you through their own academy. Usually if you go through their academy you already have the job providing you pass.
The academy should be doing a background check on you prior to your enrollment. If you are getting looked at for a position you will have to take a polygraph and they will also do a background check on you.
Hope this helped you out!!
2006-11-28 04:34:10 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on your state. Some will overlook old convictions, others won't. Needless to say some convictions are instant disqualifiers regardless of state, like cop killing for instance. If you've ever killed a cop, you can kiss a career in law enforcement goodbye. (But I doubt that's the case, because if it were you'd be too old by the time you got out of prison, assuming you ever did.)
My advice is to be proactive--call your local police station and ask them. If they say no, try calling around to various other states in your area, working outward so you can find the closest place that would allow you to serve as a police officer in spite of your background.
One last bit of advice--don't give up. I'm a convicted felon and finding ANY job has been a fairly trying ordeal.
2006-11-28 04:12:48 · answer #2 · answered by P.I. Joe 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
do a search here on yahoo answers.
you will see that a lot of officers have responded to this question before.
It all comes down to what was done. Misdemeanor or Felony. Violent or Not. And the Department you are applying for. Convicted felony offenders cannot carry or possess firearms. Most Departments are more lenient otherwise nowadays due to their shortages. Good luck. Hope you weren't a real bad girl.
2006-11-29 14:51:40 · answer #3 · answered by COOKIE 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I was 18 I Ummm borrowed a Police car. Now Im 39 and a Radiographer. I also do CT's and MRI's. Making good money. But had a thourough background check etc,,, Also tended bar in Vegas for a few years and would drink and get invited to stay with the county for a few days/weeks/months at a time.
You'll be fine!!!
2006-11-28 04:14:54 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can.
Depending on your state, the level of offense determines the amount of time you have to wait after your conviction before you can apply to become a police officer. Most guidelines fall around here:
Felony - no.
Mid-level misdemeanors - a few years.
Lower misdemeanors (excessive traffic tickets, etc) - 6 months to a year or two.
Check your state's guidelines for exact time periods.
2006-11-28 05:49:59 · answer #5 · answered by jaybird512 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My Dad, when he was alive, had a friend who had gotten into trouble in his youth. He had stolen a car and made the decision to turn his life around. With my old man's help, he was able to get into the Sheriff's Dept and after 30 years, he just last year retired. So, I would recommend finding someone who is connected to a law enforcement agency and see if you can get them to sponsor or vouch for you.
2006-11-28 04:07:43 · answer #6 · answered by Rich B 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes but all convictions must be at least 7 years old with no new ones pending. I will tell you though it is very hard to get someone to go along with hiring a person that has been convicted of any crime. it is possible though. A Degree would help.
2006-11-28 04:05:35 · answer #7 · answered by bildymooner 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the department you are applying for. Generally, you are not allowed to have any felony convinctions. Also, if you have any misdemeanor convictions that are related to violence, they may drop you for that. During background investigations, they are looking for patterns, such as violence, drinking or drug problems, financial problems, family problems, etc.. If you have made no major mistakes in your life, and you have shown that you learned from them and corrected your own issues, then you are more likely to be hired.
2006-11-28 04:12:33 · answer #8 · answered by brewbum80 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Ask yourself, would i get better answers if i had specified Felony or Misdemeanor?
2006-11-28 04:34:09 · answer #9 · answered by Smoky! 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
honey let me tell you i have been a police officer for 25 years and no you can not join the police force its the law
2006-11-28 04:05:07 · answer #10 · answered by stephanie t 1 · 1⤊ 4⤋