I have a question in regards to what type of mental illnesses are considered automatically disqualifying when applying for a job with the FBI. For example, I was interested in a career with the FBI as either a psychological profiler or something to do with analyzing people, as I would find that job interesting and rewarding. Not to mention I've been told by numerous teachers, counselors, etc. that I'd be perfect for that kind of occupation. The only problem is that in 7th grade I had a phobia of head lice (I know, how random!). The school accomodated me by putting my on home instruction with a tutor for a year, but it turned out that the tutor realized that I wasn't being challenged enough in school, and I was double promoted that summer (skipping 8th grade and going directly to 9th). My question is, now that I'm completely over that, is that still considered disqualifying, as in psychologically unstable? I never took medication for it or anything, if that matters. Thank you!
2007-01-26 06:21:53 · 7 answers · asked by Happy 3 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
they would prob look into your background etc but that isnt something that would deter them from hiring you; other things like your stability etc. everyone has phobias.
2007-01-26 06:28:02 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Can't answer for the FBI, but I have experience with screening for a security clearance and I can tell you this: in general, when you are being screened, the screeners are looking for things that indicate that you have a lack of stability, which could cause you to compromise security or foul up operations; or things that could make you vulnerable to blackmail. It doesn't sound like your head lice phobia qualifies on either count, especially since it was long ago and you (presumably) have many years of stable behavior behind you.
One caution: you may be tempted to not report this issue when you are filling out your clearance paperwork. DO NOT LIE BY OMISSION. While a past history of minor mental issues, now resolved, and a history of stable behavior since the episode is extremely unlikely to be disqualifying, lying about it either by omission or commision is almost certainly going to disqualify you. You may think that it's unlikely that anyone will find out about it unless you tell the screeners, but it isn't worth the gamble.
Good luck to you.
2007-01-26 06:40:13 · answer #2 · answered by Karin C 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In all likelihood, yes. There was a huge stink made over some of those records being quashed a couple of years ago.
2016-05-24 02:29:47 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think the psychological disturbance that would disqualify you is termed in the DSMR III as
undercoverphobia, schizagentfrenia
2007-01-26 06:34:00 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you'd be ok. it was 7th grade. it was head lice. it doens't sound like a big deal. maybe say fear instead of phobia.
2007-01-26 06:28:06 · answer #5 · answered by imnotachickenyoureaturkey 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
why are you asking this on YA! and do you really think they would ever even find out, it was 7th grade
2007-01-26 06:30:47 · answer #6 · answered by Tiny little hot one 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
naaah, upi'll ber fine.
2007-01-26 06:30:21 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋