2007-11-06 15:54:33 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
I'm Australian, I was arrested almost 15years ago when I was eighteen. One law states that an employer can only ask about a criminal conviction in the last 10 years. However, in special jobs a background check might be necessary. I've had a background check and nothing relevent to my occupation has ever been found. In summary, my arrest has never affected my career. I can only think of a few jobs where it would ever be a problem, and it probably depends on the charge.
2007-11-06 15:59:16 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The answer is...it depends. Where you just arrested, were you charged, were you convicted or all of the above? It also depends on the job you are applying for. Normal jobs are going to ask you if you have ever been convicted of a crime and it may stop there. Some may actually run your criminal history to ensure you told them the truth. If you were just arrested and or charged but never convicted nothing will show up in your criminal history. If you are applying for a job that requires a background investigation (police officer, fire fighter, jobs that require a security clearance) they are going to dig in deep and find out everything so your best course of action is to tell the truth up front. If you were arrested for drunk in public or something fool hardy like that you will be fine. If you were convicted of theft, assault, drug possession or something of a sexual nature you are going to have a bit more of an issue.
2007-11-07 00:08:29 · answer #2 · answered by ocdaedalus 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it depends on the crime and the job you are applying for. If you were caught shoplifting when you were 15, went to court, did some community service, and that was it, then it probably wont be a problem. If for example last year you were found guilty of identity theft, and you are applying for a job with a credit card company, then yes, it will probably prevent you from getting the job.
2007-11-07 01:08:47 · answer #3 · answered by B4k4n3k0 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All things being equal, if it came down to hiring someone with a record or someone without a record, you know what will happen.
2007-11-07 01:14:38 · answer #4 · answered by Barry auh2o 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on what you were arrested for...
2007-11-06 23:57:50 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
FELONY-PRISON?
MISDEMEANOR- JAIL?
MISD-TRAFFIC DUI? PROBATION?
WHAT PROFESSIONAL JOB?
2007-11-07 01:11:23 · answer #6 · answered by ahsoasho2u2 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋