I am looking to get into law enforcement but I have a record. Do I have a shot? 4 convection's 10 years ago

Question

The convictions were street fights in my late teens and early tweenties where I defended myself. I am a bigger guy and always had people try and test me, but, with age and lessons learned I know how to handle situations like that. I recently graduated from the University of Phoenix with a BSBM and am hoping that a department will see this as a plus and give me a shot. I passed the CHP written but I am taking as many tests as I possibly can. Thanks for all of the input guys:)

I almost forgot...... I went to court a couple of months ago and petitioned for a 1203.4 relief and it was granted for all of my convictions. This means the convictions are entered in as not guilty.

Answer 1

There are some factors to consider. Felony or misdemeanor? Length of time since the incidents. It may automatically DQ you from one department but not another, as many have different hiring standards. If they were all misdemeanors and everything else in your life is squeaky clean, like driving record, good grades, good employment history, etc., you may still have a chance. When you start applying be completely upfront and honest about everything and admit you made some mistakes. Not every cop had a perfect life before they became a cop. Be able to articulate that you have matured and try to focus on everything positive that you have done. Be completely honest about everything they ask you, they probably know the answer before they ask the question.

Answer 2

If you were an adult, then NO you won't have a chance. If you were a teenager, and the charges were simple, then you might have a chance. Main question is: What type of a record ? Was any of the charges Felony ?? Can't tell, from what you have described. If you committed a Felony as a kid, then the answer to your question is : NO.

Answer 3

As fr_chuck said, it depends on what you were convicted of and if you were a minor at the time. My uneducated guess is that unless they were very minor misdemeanors, 4 convictions will be a serious negative mark on your application.

Answer 4

in all probability no longer, you're able to be able to despite the fact that be waiting to get the main recent one expunged (like it by no ability occurred) if yo pass to the court docket and exhibit you have stayed out of worry. i could pass to a rural employer and in basic terms tell them the certainty. do no longer attempt to cover it via fact they're going to discover out. you're becoming to be a shot interior the indoors maximum protection/inner maximum Investigations realm. There could be stable money and robust hazard for progression in this section.

Answer 5

I should hope not some cops just never got caught and alot of them could give a dam and if you got in some trouble you could take it as a lesson learned and use it for the right reasons. we could use good police good luck to you!

Answer 6

It depends on if they are misdemeanors or felonies. Both the city police and the county sheriff's job listing website where I reside clearly state THOSE WHO HAVE EVER AT ANY TIME BEEN CONVICTED OF ANY FELONY WILL NEVER OBTAIN EMPLOYMENT WITH THE CITY OF ---------- POLICE DEPARTMENT/ ----------- COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE.

Answer 7

you may have a chance show them how or (if )you have turned your life around im interested in law enforcement also good luck!!!

Answer 8

Are they misdemeanors or felonies, what are they for ??

Where you a juv when you were convicted ??

it all matters.

Answer 9

If you can't spell conviction, probably not.

Answer 10

srry man but if you live in Texes yuper