2007-03-15 22:35:19 · 11 answers · asked by looklikebradpitt 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
Of course you can, first they understand all people have problems and issues at times, and if it can be properly explained itis no problem.
If of course the reason is total lack of responsiblity, then maybe not.
But many police officers end up filing bankrutpcy just like everyone else. There may be some departmetns with stricter rules and of course you are competing with about 100 applications for any one opening, but it does not automaticly kick you out.
2007-03-16 02:53:25 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Like some others said, it depends on the agency. It will be a negative item in your background file. At a few agencies it will probably be a disqualifier.
If you have a lot of other positives and (most importantly) you rank higher than the other candidates you will get a chance.
The older your credit mistakes are the better off you will be. Don't do anything more to harm your credit. Work your butt off to get it back looking good. The bankruptcy will be on there for 10 years, but the other negative stuff will drop off there way before that. If you can reasonably explain how you got in over your head and filed bankruptcy and can say; but I have worked hard to rebuild my credit and have nothing negative in the last __ years and my credit score is now ___ they will like it.
2007-03-16 01:15:14 · answer #2 · answered by Kevin 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Having very undesirable credit can surely damage your possibilities of having a police officer pastime. Having very undesirable credit and fairly some debt is worse. even if, the reason(s) why you've very undesirable credit and debt should be considered. Do what you are able to to strengthen your credit. Getting police officer jobs is transforming into further and extra aggressive. even as police departments are hiring, they frequently have many qualified applicants for a comparatively small form of openings. Any pink flags can damage your possibilities of having employed with assistance from some departments.
2016-11-25 23:29:13 · answer #3 · answered by colyar 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the agency you are applying to. The city, county, and state Police departments where I live include a credit history evaluation as part of your background check. They do not exclude people with bad credit, but they do take it into consideration as a negative factor. If you find a department that has a lot of openings and not many applicants, then it may not affect you at all.
2007-03-15 22:45:29 · answer #4 · answered by dh1977 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It may be a challenge for you, as most departments will do a credit check. It relates to your responsibility and maturity level, and decision making. That, and cops with money problems are more prone to corruption(That's usually not the party line, but it is still on the departments mind I assure you). If the bankruptcy is due to medical bills etc...and can be explained reasonably, then it will be a little easier.
2007-03-15 22:44:16 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Bad credit is a sign of someone who is having difficulty managing their lives. Police services will often not hire you with very bad credit. This is something however that is relatively easy to remedy. Once you get your finances under control for a couple of years you can re-apply.
2007-03-16 01:56:18 · answer #6 · answered by joeanonymous 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually no, not in a reputable department. In others if you know the right people it can be overlooked.
2007-03-16 02:29:20 · answer #7 · answered by dude0795 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, as in government settle we need to have a clean profile
2007-03-15 22:41:32 · answer #8 · answered by Jennifer Tan 1 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Yes you can.
2007-03-16 02:15:57 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes...I don't think that has anything to do with getting hired..... you would have problems if you have ever been arrested, but I think it needs to be more than just a petty offense.
2007-03-15 22:45:33 · answer #10 · answered by Deb 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋