What constitutes as a "clean" background? Basically, if we have a clean background, I will get hired for this job. However, we were told that half of all applicants are eliminated from the background. I have NO criminal background, reference's are good, only 2 tickets, not so great credit though. How do they determine a clean background?
2006-12-18 14:31:16 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
No prior arrests, no misdemeanors , good character references, supervisory experience of at least 2 years, good credit and good reasons for blips on your report. Letters of explanation in reference to blip or clean it up. Also, checking to see if you have ever been fired from a job before.
I have known many a good police officer who has been eliminated from a Federal law enforcement position due to bad credit.
If this is your problem. Straighten it out right away. Pay off anything that may be in collections and get proof that you honored your just debts.
2006-12-18 16:19:24 · answer #1 · answered by GrnApl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends also on the job you are applying for. If a high security, or jewelry store, or even high class department store, etc., they do not want employees with bad credit records because you will be more tempted to steal than someone without bad credit. Otherwise, no criminal convictions is usually a clean background.
2006-12-18 22:46:24 · answer #2 · answered by alaskasourdoughman 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Clean background means no criminal record.Tickets don't count unless reckless and dui.
2006-12-18 22:33:53 · answer #3 · answered by xphxpd 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just that...no arrests/convictions, traffic citations don't count (UNLESS the job you're applying for requires a clean driving record).
2006-12-18 22:39:05 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No felonies.
If it is a financial position, your credit may affect the outcome, depending upon the place. A bank, for instance, will turn down people with poor credit. The U.S. gov't will turn down people who haven't filed their taxes. Just depends on the job. Good luck!
2006-12-18 22:37:08 · answer #5 · answered by fearslady 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Basically, no criminal record, other than minor offenses, like parking ticket, jaywalking citations, etc.
2006-12-19 06:41:21 · answer #6 · answered by WC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No criminal record
2006-12-18 22:53:56 · answer #7 · answered by bisquedog 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Thats just white wash. Most cops are crooks.
2006-12-18 22:42:26 · answer #8 · answered by oldmanwitastick 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋