I recently enrolled into an auto motive school but am having second thoughts. I want to go to a different school and become a criminal investigator. I can even transfer over my student loans. but the only problem is i have a misdemeanor marijauna charge and i dont know if i would be elligable for a job with the government if i have a record.My question is will having the possesion charge on my record affect my ability to land a job as a criminal investigator?
-the charge happend when i was 18. I am now 21 and have long since learned from my mistake.
2007-05-31 14:17:42 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
Follow your dreams if you do not you will always look back and say I wonder what would have happened if I did this... I do not think you will have that much trouble getting a job...... If there is a will there is a way.... Can you get that erased somehow??? I
2007-05-31 14:24:02 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Be truthful when asked about the experience either verbally or in writing. Trying to hide it will create more problems for you. Many people will chalk it up to youth and a lesson learned as you stated. Good Luck!
2007-05-31 14:30:01 · answer #2 · answered by Kathy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Heck no! Go for it boy! Charge it to experience. I mean, most police I know have some criminal records (but most are kept confidential).
I mean, tell them it is a process of learning (the marijuana thing).
2007-05-31 14:23:39 · answer #3 · answered by Josh 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is pretty much going to affect every job you apply for now a day.
2007-05-31 14:26:57 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You cannot have a criminal record and be a policeman, thats just how it works. You had your chance and lost it.
2007-05-31 14:25:37 · answer #5 · answered by hazardous2yourhealth 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Contact the local law enforcement and ask them if your charge disqualifies you from being hired.
2007-05-31 14:21:29 · answer #6 · answered by jsardi56 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋