Idk why I’m so worried about my background investigation, but I am. The only things in my background are a speeding ticket 2 years ago and I tried pot a handful of times 8 years ago. I guess I’m just worried about what other people may say or what little harmless thing they may try to blow out of proportion. Hoping to get through this quickly and successfully!
Be honest and carefully read what the personal history statement states on each category. Also, you read the application to make sure you're qualified to apply it, if yes. Then, fill everything out and don't withhold anything. Usually, one ticket won't hurt you unless the department states that etc. Good luck
I applied for a civilian position with our county's sheriffs office. It is indeed a lengthy process. All kinds of paperwork, background checks, polygraph etc..
This video makes me feel a hundred times better about my background check. I am one of those that had a felony a long time ago (for a nonviolent offense), and thus had it expunged in 2013. All of my rights were restored as of the September 2nd, 2013. The crime was committed in 2009. But again, it has been expunged. I am currently going through the background phase of my potential hiring. When showing my recruiter my expungement letter, she didn't understand it. I am her first expungement that she has ever dealt with. There are two parts of the letter. The top and middle applies to nonviolent offenders whilst the bottom violent offenders. When she first looked at the letter she read the bottom part of the letter which deals with violent offenders. Yes, in Louisiana they put both R.S. expungements on the same letter. The beginning and middle of the letter explains my situation and how all of my rights were restored. I vote, have a hunting license, and own a firearm, I just hope my recruiter is able to decipher the letter adequately. I have wanted to be an police officer since the 5th grade.
I'm worried about the background as well. I've never been arrested and my 1 and only speeding ticket (I contested) was 15 years ago. Never any drug use or run ins with police. I was raised never to get to know your neighbors as it invites trouble. I couldn't even identify my neighbors in a lineup. I have three BA degrees but never graduated high school. So, not sure if they're require me to go back and get a GED even though I have college degrees. So, it's minor things but together I'm not sure how they'll be.
Mannn that packet you said we have to fill out. In my department, we have to do it online and it is a pain in the wooha. Downloading and uploading documents and sorting them in the correct folders
Super stressed about the poly exam other than drinking at 18 and smoking a little and some other dumb little things I’ve been good. Still stresses me out though it’s my dream career.
Any advice or tips i just got a letter of rejection from the police department i felt good about the interview maybe it could have been something i didn’t mention about my background. Not sure
I know someone who became a cop and then an FBI agent who lied about never smoking marijuana and some other things. He actually failed a lie detector test but they hired him anyway due to decision by the person in charge.
@trentonrasmussen4985 nah life happened. I got into some trouble pew pewing(🔫) at some people and got a low level felony that won't drop to a misdemeanor till next year. 🤷🏾♂️ life right?
They had us fill out the application for the background right after the interview and since there's about a 2 wk span of time between filing out the Personal History Information packet, I've had time to think about some of the questions and realized that I have remembered somethings now that I didn't remember then. Stuff like: "Have you stolen anything from your workplace?" I said no, but I now remember using the printer a few times to print out personal things... and "Traffic violations" I have texted and drove before, and I have sped over the speed limit multiple times, I've done california stops on stop signs, etc.... I didn't really remember or think about these things in the PD lounge. Should I just bring these up? Seems silly, but the polygraph may show I'm "lying" when it was just honest oversight.
I would say don’t stress about it to much. Its good to he honest but little things you forget to disclose shouldn’t come to haunt you. Unless you are omitting serious info witch they have records of, you should be good. Also , if you feel like that will trip you out in the polygraph examination go ahead and call or email your background officer and add it.
@@michaelrojo7508 that worries me, i just put my application in 5minutes ago online, and I know it’s a 8months process but I’ve always wanted to be a cop and I have 4years of correctional experience. I just moved a lot and when I was younger I jumped jobs until I got my current one been there 3yr but i left the one facility I was at after I was attacked due to how bad administration handled the situation. I know that sounds bad but it just wasn’t safe Togo through months of stress and hope to get turned down would be heart breaking for me
Should I disclose a false rumor of me committing a crime from 20 years ago if I did not commit a crime? There’s no record of the false incident and I feel like I’d be opening a can of worms unnecessarily. Thoughts?
Graduated over a year ago and I had to wait 8 months to get a job. I'm not really making a sustainable living. Interviewed for 3 or 4 different departments, they do visit your home. I live clean, and I have a clean record. Had one very very minor juvenile expungement for being disorderly so it's not even on record and was tossed, I make sure to mention this but still haven't been able to find a well-paying job. I feel like a failure and don't understand why I can't be successful in this career. There are fraudulent reports at the local sheriff's office from family members claiming I was arrested for domestic violence (WHICH HAS NEVER EVER HAPPENED and I have NEVER been violent with anyone), The Sheriff's office public arrest records shows no arrests because I've never been arrested (EVER, not even for the juvenile disorderly that got thrown out). Can someone explain how you navigate and be successful, clean record, 3rd party civil dispute reports that are basically lie and slander parties by family members who are whack in the head and like to lie.
Do they visit your home even if you're applying out-of-state? I'm not worried, but I'm curious that they would just fly here and spend government funds just to scope out a home.
@@anonypersona3189 lol only BIG agencies like FBI or the alphabet boys would do that BS. If you’re applying out of state and they actually hire you you’ll have to move, become a resident and do police academy in that state.
Hello, thank you for this video. I took the NYPD exam and passed. However, I have a history of domestic violence. I wasn't the abuser, But my children's father was. In the past, he has hit me, but all charges were dropped, and we separated. After being separated for almost two years, we returned together. No more violence. Since the history and we live together, would this disqualify me from becoming a police officer or correction officer? I consider myself honest, determined, a team player, independent, and a hard worker. I have been working at my current job for 11 years, so I am not worried about my work background check. I don't consider myself to have friends now like acquaintances, so would they also be questioned? I work seven days a week and am off every other weekend, so I don't have time to meet people since I spend my free time with my family.
One thing they may question is why you still live with them. But other than that you should be fine, unless they use a polygraph and believe the stupid machine even though it is false
When I did backgrounds for our agency how many The Dude Big Lebowski/Jeff Spicolis applied. Some genuinely appeared relieved when they were disqualified and others absolutely dismayed. Bad decisions always have consequences.
@@AudioJeep this may be for cops but understand everything in this video will soon be a requirement for normal jobs or buying a gun. Eventually you will get denied a gun purchase for saying come and take it on Twitter. Pre crime is the new thing.
What if I was falsely accused of sexual assault? My ex admitted to lying will this impact it? How often do you have to enforce the NFA? That’s my only hold up about joining
Disclose it and explain it. Don't hide it of course. It helps if you also can explain in detail and can turn it into a positive thing (I know it sounds silly but hear me out). "My ex was just crazy and made a mistake" is worse than "I take sexual assault seriously and would never ever commit something like that. It's not the person who I am, and I didn't realize that she was so hurt from our breakup that she would resort to making a false accusation. The silver lining is that it opened my eyes to sexual assault and..."
@3:45 you and me both took the Dave Ramsey debt free financial freedom schooling. In my case I have a negative credit score because I have 0 debt other than my mortgage. If credit score can affect their decision to hire you, how would this affect it? Being debt free causing bad score?
I’d assume derelict of duty, articles, type of discharge, criminal record and they’d also cross reference anything you’d say about deployments and medals earned etc. to question your honesty. Im not in the military but thats what I’d assume
@chad my local pd has 2 captains that are combat vets and lieutenants that are pog vets so I know they are alright with it but I cant say for everywhere else
@chad ok bud just chill. you dont know that for sure and if you dont like that pd then apply to a different one. you should be applying to all in your state region at the very least
That is kind of my issue. I am friendly with a lot of people but do they know me well enough where I would be comfortable asking them to be a reference?
I feel like they should let certain people with non violent criminal records join the force because people that have made mistakes should have the right to have a chance to do right and deserve a chance to protect and serve our infested communities . If they were more cops with criminal and gang history they are more likely to help communities more then cops with out any criminal or gang background . In my opinion a ex con that wants to make a change in his community will impact the community in a more positive manner due to passion of making things right then a cop who’s never been caught up or convicted of any crime. Cops who have criminal history are more likely to be more of a asset because they know how criminals think and they are more likely to impact the lives of those who are up to no good because they can relate and touch the young hearts of those that can also help our communities before they fall into correctional facilities and gang violence . We need people with criminal experience and street knowledge in the streets of high crime neighborhoods instead of punk officers who used to get bullied in high school.
They won't have access to hospital records unless you tell them. However if during the background someone else tells them or your in a mental database that will be different.
Hello everyone, I am curious how different and difficult the background investigation would be for a guy that has immigrated to the us in his mid 20s, do you think he could stand a chance in the process and eventually get hired? Thanks in advanced for the answers.
Im 25 and I immigrated here a year ago. I passed all the interviews and tests and have my polygraph next week which is technically the final step. If I can do it, you can too.
Hi sir, I have a question , yesterday I went to take my live screen fingerprints for California Corrections. Do you know what they are trying to find out?
Hey Brian I have bin threw a couple of department processes and from what i have experienced it seems like it is just procedure maybe just for their records
@@michaelrojo7508 hola man gracias por responder, Do you know what they going to find out, I'm kind of scare because in 2013 I was working for a cleaning agency, so they took my fingerprints because we used to clean the sheriff's offices, The problem was that I get fired from that job because I was working too slow for them and I forgot to mention about it on this form. Do you think they will find out?
@@bryanquiroga3912 no problem man, I think its not as much a thing to investigate you. It is just to be sure its you & well it might show you worked there but if they don’t request a background they shouldn’t have a reason to investigate why you where fired .
@@michaelrojo7508 The PD I'm applying for actually has "why did you leave this job" under each and every employment term you had for the last 10 yrs. If Rojo had the job more than 10 yrs ago it won't matter, but if it was more recent they will probably call the supervisor and ask (work references are important) - especially if it was their last job.
If you're thinking about a job in law enforcement and need advice about telling the truth, this isn't the career field for you. You should be truthful even if you aren't in law enforcement.
I got fired twice but worked like 3 years for one and almost two for the other it I got fired due to me just making a complaint but the place I worked at is pretty sleazy .. I didn’t want to just quit on the spot or perhaps I should ?
my brother is 25 years old and he is going on a background checked, when he was 18. He used to stalked a girl online, the girl was 16, that was 7 years ago, he told the investigator about that. Would that be an issue? I mean. That was wrong but he is been honest. Would the investigator contacted the girl? no law Enforcment were involved..
I forgot a job I had in between my 10 year current job and my first job I had for 4 years. A lanscaping company, I did not include this on my application.I only worked their for 3 months, it came up on my polygraph. My background investigator is giving me hell for this and something else they found out on the lie detector test which was sex in a car. I did not understand that sex in a car in an empty parking lot in between two delivery trucks meant public sex in a car. I did not include this, and now they think im lying or trying to hide information. Hope all goes well when I have a chance to explain this during my home visit. The moral of the story is to put everything down that happened in the applications, no matter how small or big. They will find it
i've attended two highschools do i still need to show them my transcript from my 9th through 10th grade transcript from that time i went to school there? or can i just show them the transcript of the school i graduated from
I have a question, I went to take my live screen fingerprints for California Corrections. I'm going, to be honest with you, I don't know if you could give me any advice in 2013 I applied for a cleaning agency, that agency cleans the sheriff's buildings. Even though I didn't get the job through the sheriff's agency, they took my fingerprints to work there. The problem was that I forgot to mention it, do you think they will find out? I got fired from work because I wasn't doing my best, I was immature.
That’s something you should mention to your investigator. Sometimes the actual lie is worse than the actual offense. They will find out and you will face repercussions.
@@ASHOEFORDREW how do you know that lie is worse that actual offenses? what about is it was a undetectable crime?? just mentioned to the investigator correct?
They are going to see your SSN printout which goes back 10 years so that job will show, and there should be a record for your fingerprinting. Tell them about the job and what happened without telling to much.
Well my credit isn't good right now, but I have talked with most of the debt collectors, and came up with payment plans. Will this still disqualify me. I don't have a record.
No it won't, but keep in mind you'll be competing with people that have zero debt and clean records as well. You just have to make up for it in other ways. Know multiple languages? Know the city like the back of your hand? Have awesome references or experience? There's always a way but for background it will certainly hurt your chances in that category.
My question is, how does a local PD investigate someone fully if they are applying from a state that is very far from the state of the PD? Do they send investigators across to the other state? Do they just collaborate with police in other states and ask them to do a BG check on behalf of the PD?
Hi Y'all Im applying to law enforcement I have committed felonies(non-violent) that are undetected and I am admitting to them on the background check. will this get me disqualified?
I have a juvie record. Clean adult record. Im 32 now. U guys think i have a shot? When i say juvie record, i mean over 20 arrests. Mostly fights and stupid stuff, 1 pot pipe arrest. No dishonorable/predatory things. But im applying for the department that chased me around 15 years ago. Just applied but i have another job offer in a different field, not sure what to do.
If your recourd as an adult is clean, you should be fine. We all make mistakes, the important thing is to learn from them and grow as a person. Disclose your Juvenal recourd, they will find out anyway. As long as you are honest about it and show that you’ve grown since then, you should be fine. Hiding it will only show your dishonesty, which is an automatic disqualification.
Man, I really wish I'd thought about the longterm consequences of the decisions I made as a teenager. I was a loose cannon in every sense of the phrase and didn't even begin to think about how (or how long) they might follow me everywhere I go. Law enforcement became a very appealing profession to someone like me, until I remembered how many bad decisions I made. There's no way any police department will ever want anything to do with me when they find everything out. Not a chance in Hell.
Whether you get in or not, I respect the fact that you can reflect back on your life and admit wrong doing. It takes a strong person to do that and I applaud you. As for LE. Your not missing much. It’s a tough time being a cop now a days.
If it's not on paper, like an arrest or field identification card they might not ever find out. You have to be consistent in your cover ups. For example you apply to one department and get denied another one may hire you. They will see the background packet from the first one so you have to be consistent. Don't admit to anything that's not on paper. AND DON'T CHANGE YOUR STORY! They will try to get you to open up, but don't. You change your answer you're done. Also go to your local social security office and get your 10 year print out. It will have every job you paid taxes on, so you can't hide your work history unless it was under the table. Never admit to using anything harder than Marijuana more than 3 times and last use was over 5 years ago. Also when you take the polygraph they will say even if you passed, that you showed deception. Stick to your answer DON'T CHANGE IT!
I didn’t do well in highschool and got my ged and they want my highschool transcripts and I feel like that will keep me from getting hired I have no charges not even a ticket clean record
@@widowmaker7462 widow, iv been suspended from high school 3 times for fighting and had very poor grades. Iv had a domestic incident report filed on me (no crime committed) they by law have to document any domestic call. And I also had a speeding ticket that is now off my license. That is all my dirt are any of those disqualifiers?
@@MrJoe1627 1. How long ago was high school and were you charged with anything? 2. On the domestic were you charged or did the police just come and take a report? Ticket not an issue unless crazy excessive and the age of the ticket.
@@widowmaker7462 I graduated high school 10 years ago I was never charged with anything just school suspensions. #2 My sister called the cops on me cause we had a non physical argument the cops just documented what happened and left no charges or violations. 3# i actually got the ticket couple months ago ( disobeyed traffic sign ) but he did me a favor and didn’t post my speed I’m taking a defensive driver course this month to remove the 2 points from my license.
I wish there was a National application that Police shared. It’s kind of stupid and a waste of time to have to redo paperwork. States need to standardise everything and make one single application.
No… The more standardized and homogenized law enforcement becomes, the more susceptible to corruption it becomes.. For the time being, (albeit less so each passing year) law enforcement in the USA is very compartmentalized.. from local, county, state and federal levels. Every state is different, and from there every county is different, and further still every city and town is different.. This compartmentalization prevents widespread corruption and abuses. A department of one town or city might be rife with corruption and abuses, but it doesn’t mean that it can easily spread to neighboring towns or counties.. likewise a State or federal official might become abusive of their authority and corrupt a state or federal agency, but not the county or local agencies underneath… This system of compartmentalization is an intentional system of checks and balances that prevents widespread corruption and keeps local law enforcement in check and answering to the local communities they serve. The more things become homogenized and regulated under a single top-down system, the more readily corruption and abuses can be committed, especially the higher up the corruption takes place… we see this all the time in larger cities with massive law enforcement agencies, and in larger state and federal agencies.. More States are heavily regulating the law enforcement agencies under them with each passing year, and more still are pushing towards federalizing and doing away with local law enforcement all together…. This is something we DO NOT want to come to pass…
The recourd of the arrest, charge and the conviction still exist. ‘Expunged” only means that previous arrests charges/convictions cannot be used against you in a future trial. Disclose your history, they will find out if you don’t.
When I was 15, a classmate of mine was bullying me, I told him to stop yet he did not stop. I went berserk and stabbed him to the head with a pen. His parents did not sue me for that. I deeply regret that I even did such a thing and so from now on, I am trying my best to manage my anger in order for me not to do it again. I am trying to change but I think even my family sees me as a guy who has anger issues. I am 21 years old now and am trying to better myself and manage my anger. Is there a chance for me to become a cop? I hope you notice. Thank you!
Anything that can link you to any extremist groups or ideologies, political violence, gang affiliation, illegal activities, racial slurs or comments, disparaging behavior or just immature stupid posts can and most likely will negatively affect you.
Police agencies can't look too deeply into applicant's background...This job sucks so much- nobody is applying. Anyone who wants to be a cop-is unfit to be a cop.
I have reviewed an absolute pardon (expungement) for a felony conviction in result is a complete erasure of your criminal recorded explained by the state of CT. I live in NC now and have obtained a concealed carry license. Do I need to disclose that on application for PD I have pardon Certificate but all records have been erased I have verified it
Yes, you have to disclose that. For the PD I'm applying to you have to list everything. Even things you've done and were never caught for. Anything you've "committed."
Expunged recourds are *Not* erased recourds. ‘Expunged” simply means that any previous arrest/charge/conviction cannot be used against you in future arrests/charges/convictions. Disclose! Refusing to disclose a recourd, even an expunged recourd, is a lie by omission.
You have to show you are paying/paid off your debts by getting additional jobs to pay off your debts. They want to see your behaviour of responsibility. There are other videos you can watch.
LOL God said who are you to judge another servant.... In other words you have no right to judge other people only God can judge you... And you say Jesus loves you to this cop... LOL A person who walks around every day and gets paid to judge every person they see.. LOL apparently you misunderstood reading the Bible don't judge others love others.. you're not supposed to judge others only God is supposed to judge... A cop is a very job that makes you judge every person you see but it's okay as long as you get your money for it the root of all kinds of evil... Wow that root of all kinds of evil makes him judge every single person he sees... All for a paycheck just to make money and then give that money to somebody else paying your bills just to have to wake up and keep repeating the same thing day after day.... Is it not Insanity to repeat the same thing and expect different results...lol..
@@earthwormchewer170 and if you understood the word of God at all you would understand I was correct... So I do not fear the judgment... It's not my fault you couldn't understand
@@earthwormchewer170 oh so you judged me and you didn't even read all of what I had to say... Yes there's nothing like judging somebody without even listening to everything they have to say.... And God says if they will not listen it's because they are not from God... And God said who are you to judge another servant... You don't even listen to what I say and you judge me... You coward... Don't judge me you don't know me... Did you know the name Daniel means God is my judge.... And I will allow only him to judge me no man and especially not a woman...
If you never got the job they won't know. However they will look at your social security print out which goes back 10 years and shows all jobs you were paid for and they will see the employer and contact them. Depending on how much time has elapsed and what drug you tested positive for will all be factors.
Not all departments will come into your residence or talk to your neighbors about you. Having no credit shouldn’t be a problem. Especially if you’re young. If you’re older than 25/26 then it could be a problem but not all cops have good credit. Each department is different though
Seek to get an expungement of your felony, if you can get your slate wiped clean and manage to pass Police Academy and get a job then you know it's God's will: keep in mind you won't get in 99% of Police Academies as a Felon.... Gotta get it wiped clean if you can, and if you can't then it's a consequence for your actions and you have to live with it
@@earthwormchewer170expunging your recourd does NOT remove your recourd, it only means that your previous recourd cannot be used against you in future arrests/charges/convictions. Disclose your recourd, if the felony wasn’t severe/disqualifying, and if you are interviewed about it, show that you’ve grown since then. Not disclosing your recourd is a lie by omission, and more importantly an automatic disqualification. They aren’t looking for perfect angels, but they won’t knowingly hire a liar either. It’s an honesty test more than anything.
You have to be part of the brotherhood, forget the oath, forget the US Constitution and current law. Just own the city and make it yours, treat everyone who is not a cop like crap
It's not all about "tickets" and infractions. It's also about things you have committed but were never caught. For instance, have you ever given alcohol to anyone underage (many people have when they were in college)? Have you ever drunk then driven? Have texted and drove before? No one's perfect and there will be more "mistakes" in your life than you currently realize. What's on paper doesn't describe you completely and the Background Investigator can read... what they really want to know is YOU on a deeper level.
@@stephancunningham3072 That was just a few examples. Like I said, no one is perfect. Have you ever "stolen" something from the office? This includes taking paper or pens, or even using the printer for personal use to print something out... Things that no one would "care" about, but technically it is still "stealing" or mismanagement of company resources. Have you illegally streamed movies off of the internet? Have you illegally downloaded songs or software from torrents? Etc...
@@stephancunningham3072 Exactly. No one going into the background check should have the "I don't have to worry about anything" mentality. Everyone has sinned at some point or other. Just admit to it and explain it. A candidate that comes in and says "Yeah, I'm 100% clean" is lying. Straight up. What separates the adults from the children is taking responsibility for what you have done, and to admit it, you have to acknowledge it first. Fail to acknowledge it and you're actually worse off than someone who's committed it and learned from their mistakes.
Idk why I’m so worried about my background investigation, but I am. The only things in my background are a speeding ticket 2 years ago and I tried pot a handful of times 8 years ago. I guess I’m just worried about what other people may say or what little harmless thing they may try to blow out of proportion. Hoping to get through this quickly and successfully!
Be honest and carefully read what the personal history statement states on each category. Also, you read the application to make sure you're qualified to apply it, if yes. Then, fill everything out and don't withhold anything. Usually, one ticket won't hurt you unless the department states that etc. Good luck
Well how did it go?
Not to be a dick, but you should've thought about that before making those decisions.
You’re not very smart.. just posted on the web you’re a drug user. Don’t lie but don’t tell
You def made to be a cop if you calling weed pot 😭😭
I applied for a civilian position with our county's sheriffs office. It is indeed a lengthy process. All kinds of paperwork, background checks, polygraph etc..
Excellent video. I am preparing for my Oral Board on Monday.
How did it go
How’d it go
This video makes me feel a hundred times better about my background check. I am one of those that had a felony a long time ago (for a nonviolent offense), and thus had it expunged in 2013. All of my rights were restored as of the September 2nd, 2013. The crime was committed in 2009. But again, it has been expunged. I am currently going through the background phase of my potential hiring. When showing my recruiter my expungement letter, she didn't understand it. I am her first expungement that she has ever dealt with. There are two parts of the letter. The top and middle applies to nonviolent offenders whilst the bottom violent offenders. When she first looked at the letter she read the bottom part of the letter which deals with violent offenders. Yes, in Louisiana they put both R.S. expungements on the same letter. The beginning and middle of the letter explains my situation and how all of my rights were restored. I vote, have a hunting license, and own a firearm, I just hope my recruiter is able to decipher the letter adequately. I have wanted to be an police officer since the 5th grade.
Did you get the job ?
@@xxxdpgxxxx1389 yes with that felony he probably got a job as a janitor.
@@luiskaponi6777 if you could put two brain cells together and read you would see that he got the non violent felony expunged
@@jacobhellman9181 expunged dont work for law enforcement, you need a pardon mr. Smart ass.
Update?
I'm worried about the background as well. I've never been arrested and my 1 and only speeding ticket (I contested) was 15 years ago. Never any drug use or run ins with police. I was raised never to get to know your neighbors as it invites trouble. I couldn't even identify my neighbors in a lineup. I have three BA degrees but never graduated high school. So, not sure if they're require me to go back and get a GED even though I have college degrees. So, it's minor things but together I'm not sure how they'll be.
This video is so helpful
Mannn that packet you said we have to fill out. In my department, we have to do it online and it is a pain in the wooha. Downloading and uploading documents and sorting them in the correct folders
Shit better online then in person brudda trust me lol. I had to do mines after the PAT test in their office building, with a time limit
Super stressed about the poly exam other than drinking at 18 and smoking a little and some other dumb little things I’ve been good. Still stresses me out though it’s my dream career.
Same dawg
drinking at 18 is not illegal only buying is i believe
I passed my Oral Board and have an in-home interview tomorrow.
Any advice or tips i just got a letter of rejection from the police department i felt good about the interview maybe it could have been something i didn’t mention about my background. Not sure
I know someone who became a cop and then an FBI agent who lied about never smoking marijuana and some other things. He actually failed a lie detector test but they hired him anyway due to decision by the person in charge.
That can happen.
Is this true?
this 6 minute video just stressed me out.
@@amam2237 i'm still stressed out 😂
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@@jJ-jk1ku how bout now?
Have u started your process?
@trentonrasmussen4985 nah life happened. I got into some trouble pew pewing(🔫) at some people and got a low level felony that won't drop to a misdemeanor till next year. 🤷🏾♂️ life right?
They had us fill out the application for the background right after the interview and since there's about a 2 wk span of time between filing out the Personal History Information packet, I've had time to think about some of the questions and realized that I have remembered somethings now that I didn't remember then. Stuff like: "Have you stolen anything from your workplace?" I said no, but I now remember using the printer a few times to print out personal things... and "Traffic violations" I have texted and drove before, and I have sped over the speed limit multiple times, I've done california stops on stop signs, etc.... I didn't really remember or think about these things in the PD lounge. Should I just bring these up? Seems silly, but the polygraph may show I'm "lying" when it was just honest oversight.
I would say don’t stress about it to much. Its good to he honest but little things you forget to disclose shouldn’t come to haunt you. Unless you are omitting serious info witch they have records of, you should be good. Also , if you feel like that will trip you out in the polygraph examination go ahead and call or email your background officer and add it.
@@michaelrojo7508 Thanks for the advice. Will do!
@@anonypersona3189 yea, good luck and don’t give up. Im currently in the academy it took me like 2 years to finally get hired. But It is worth it!
@@michaelrojo7508 that worries me, i just put my application in 5minutes ago online, and I know it’s a 8months process but I’ve always wanted to be a cop and I have 4years of correctional experience. I just moved a lot and when I was younger I jumped jobs until I got my current one been there 3yr but i left the one facility I was at after I was attacked due to how bad administration handled the situation. I know that sounds bad but it just wasn’t safe
Togo through months of stress and hope to get turned down would be heart breaking for me
@@unit8231 where did you go to put in online?
Haha I love Dave Ramsey.
Should I disclose a false rumor of me committing a crime from 20 years ago if I did not commit a crime? There’s no record of the false incident and I feel like I’d be opening a can of worms unnecessarily. Thoughts?
Graduated over a year ago and I had to wait 8 months to get a job. I'm not really making a sustainable living. Interviewed for 3 or 4 different departments, they do visit your home. I live clean, and I have a clean record. Had one very very minor juvenile expungement for being disorderly so it's not even on record and was tossed, I make sure to mention this but still haven't been able to find a well-paying job. I feel like a failure and don't understand why I can't be successful in this career. There are fraudulent reports at the local sheriff's office from family members claiming I was arrested for domestic violence (WHICH HAS NEVER EVER HAPPENED and I have NEVER been violent with anyone), The Sheriff's office public arrest records shows no arrests because I've never been arrested (EVER, not even for the juvenile disorderly that got thrown out). Can someone explain how you navigate and be successful, clean record, 3rd party civil dispute reports that are basically lie and slander parties by family members who are whack in the head and like to lie.
Do they visit your home even if you're applying out-of-state? I'm not worried, but I'm curious that they would just fly here and spend government funds just to scope out a home.
@@anonypersona3189 lol only BIG agencies like FBI or the alphabet boys would do that BS. If you’re applying out of state and they actually hire you you’ll have to move, become a resident and do police academy in that state.
Go serve your country in the military and then come back and apply.
Damn.. no wonder they have a shortage of police officers
My dad, a retired officer, was ready to retire at 50, at 50 I'll more than likely not be ready to retire. It's a good career with solid benefits.
Agreed!
dont know how im gonna pass the social media posts part of this
Fr I’m going to get rid of all social media before I apply
@@Michael-Priest😂😂😂
@@Michael-Priest😂😂😂
Great video 😊
2:11 They will be stopping by my home?! I guess I should clean up my "man cave". Looking a bit like a hoarders paradise. 😉😳🤣
What do I do if I have no credit history 🤔 I’m 24 and don’t have credit card lol
Hello, thank you for this video. I took the NYPD exam and passed. However, I have a history of domestic violence. I wasn't the abuser, But my children's father was. In the past, he has hit me, but all charges were dropped, and we separated. After being separated for almost two years, we returned together. No more violence. Since the history and we live together, would this disqualify me from becoming a police officer or correction officer? I consider myself honest, determined, a team player, independent, and a hard worker. I have been working at my current job for 11 years, so I am not worried about my work background check. I don't consider myself to have friends now like acquaintances, so would they also be questioned? I work seven days a week and am off every other weekend, so I don't have time to meet people since I spend my free time with my family.
They won’t punish you for being a victim of a crime
Thank you so much for responding. @randy, there was no restraining order. I am concerned about the past, the times I called the cops on him.
@@Chrisquinones06 you cant get disqualified about past calls youve made, thats what theyre there for
They want to know if you are a violent person not if you have been abused.
One thing they may question is why you still live with them. But other than that you should be fine, unless they use a polygraph and believe the stupid machine even though it is false
When I did backgrounds for our agency how many The Dude Big Lebowski/Jeff Spicolis applied. Some genuinely appeared relieved when they were disqualified and others absolutely dismayed. Bad decisions always have consequences.
So with the social media check, do they just look at posts or do they actually dig through your data?
I second this, are they allowed to view search history?
@@AudioJeep this may be for cops but understand everything in this video will soon be a requirement for normal jobs or buying a gun. Eventually you will get denied a gun purchase for saying come and take it on Twitter. Pre crime is the new thing.
@@AudioJeep They won't find your tranny porn searches. You will be ok.
The only thing I’m worried are past seasonal job I had 😂 where I stoped going since it was part time seasonal
What if I was falsely accused of sexual assault? My ex admitted to lying will this impact it? How often do you have to enforce the NFA? That’s my only hold up about joining
Disclose it and explain it. Don't hide it of course. It helps if you also can explain in detail and can turn it into a positive thing (I know it sounds silly but hear me out). "My ex was just crazy and made a mistake" is worse than "I take sexual assault seriously and would never ever commit something like that. It's not the person who I am, and I didn't realize that she was so hurt from our breakup that she would resort to making a false accusation. The silver lining is that it opened my eyes to sexual assault and..."
@3:45 you and me both took the Dave Ramsey debt free financial freedom schooling. In my case I have a negative credit score because I have 0 debt other than my mortgage. If credit score can affect their decision to hire you, how would this affect it? Being debt free causing bad score?
It won't. They are looking for things like late payments, collections. Things that show a pattern of not being responsible.
What exactly the police background check is trying to find out on your military records
I’d assume derelict of duty, articles, type of discharge, criminal record and they’d also cross reference anything you’d say about deployments and medals earned etc. to question your honesty. Im not in the military but thats what I’d assume
@chad my local pd has 2 captains that are combat vets and lieutenants that are pog vets so I know they are alright with it but I cant say for everywhere else
@chad ok bud just chill. you dont know that for sure and if you dont like that pd then apply to a different one. you should be applying to all in your state region at the very least
Does an expunged arrest show up on the background check and if so do I have to disclose if it was not a conviction
Expunged or not, always disclose a previous arrest if the question is’have you ever been arrested?”
Great video thank you
Well explained
what if you have no friends?
That is kind of my issue. I am friendly with a lot of people but do they know me well enough where I would be comfortable asking them to be a reference?
great video
I’m terrified but have no reason to be
I have bad credit history and job history but I have a good explanation for the job history. I’m good with everything else. Will this be a problem?
I feel like they should let certain people with non violent criminal records join the force because people that have made mistakes should have the right to have a chance to do right and deserve a chance to protect and serve our infested communities . If they were more cops with criminal and gang history they are more likely to help communities more then cops with out any criminal or gang background . In my opinion a ex con that wants to make a change in his community will impact the community in a more positive manner due to passion of making things right then a cop who’s never been caught up or convicted of any crime. Cops who have criminal history are more likely to be more of a asset because they know how criminals think and they are more likely to impact the lives of those who are up to no good because they can relate and touch the young hearts of those that can also help our communities before they fall into correctional facilities and gang violence . We need people with criminal experience and street knowledge in the streets of high crime neighborhoods instead of punk officers who used to get bullied in high school.
What about private/public medical records ? Hospital records ?
They won't have access to hospital records unless you tell them. However if during the background someone else tells them or your in a mental database that will be different.
Hello everyone, I am curious how different and difficult the background investigation would be for a guy that has immigrated to the us in his mid 20s, do you think he could stand a chance in the process and eventually get hired? Thanks in advanced for the answers.
Im 25 and I immigrated here a year ago. I passed all the interviews and tests and have my polygraph next week which is technically the final step. If I can do it, you can too.
Hi sir, I have a question , yesterday I went to take my live screen fingerprints for California Corrections. Do you know what they are trying to find out?
Hey Brian I have bin threw a couple of department processes and from what i have experienced it seems like it is just procedure maybe just for their records
@@michaelrojo7508 hola man gracias por responder, Do you know what they going to find out, I'm kind of scare because in 2013 I was working for a cleaning agency, so they took my fingerprints because we used to clean the sheriff's offices, The problem was that I get fired from that job because I was working too slow for them and I forgot to mention about it on this form. Do you think they will find out?
@@bryanquiroga3912 no problem man, I think its not as much a thing to investigate you. It is just to be sure its you & well it might show you worked there but if they don’t request a background they shouldn’t have a reason to investigate why you where fired .
@@michaelrojo7508 The PD I'm applying for actually has "why did you leave this job" under each and every employment term you had for the last 10 yrs. If Rojo had the job more than 10 yrs ago it won't matter, but if it was more recent they will probably call the supervisor and ask (work references are important) - especially if it was their last job.
So how do they look into my friends if i aint got none. Also how would they even know who my friends are?
I’m 47 years old would the background investigator still ask for high school records?
Yes, some departments just go back 10 years others will want it. If your H.S. doesn't have it, they can provide you with a letter that says so.
If you're thinking about a job in law enforcement and need advice about telling the truth, this isn't the career field for you. You should be truthful even if you aren't in law enforcement.
If you have a restraining order on a previous partner, do they reach out them? I don’t want them to know I’m applying.
I got fired twice but worked like 3 years for one and almost two for the other it I got fired due to me just making a complaint but the place I worked at is pretty sleazy .. I didn’t want to just quit on the spot or perhaps I should ?
What if you got put on ARD for a gun charge but the gun was yours you was just carrying it with out a license but your record was clean before that
my brother is 25 years old and he is going on a background checked, when he was 18. He used to stalked a girl online, the girl was 16, that was 7 years ago, he told the investigator about that. Would that be an issue? I mean. That was wrong but he is been honest. Would the investigator contacted the girl? no law Enforcment were involved..
I forgot a job I had in between my 10 year current job and my first job I had for 4 years. A lanscaping company, I did not include this on my application.I only worked their for 3 months, it came up on my polygraph. My background investigator is giving me hell for this and something else they found out on the lie detector test which was sex in a car. I did not understand that sex in a car in an empty parking lot in between two delivery trucks meant public sex in a car. I did not include this, and now they think im lying or trying to hide information. Hope all goes well when I have a chance to explain this during my home visit.
The moral of the story is to put everything down that happened in the applications, no matter how small or big. They will find it
Would they disqualify you if you experienced with weed in the past?
I doubt it bro, if that was true more than half of the force would be fired. I say as long as you are not currently positive I think you’ll be good
I guarantee you that they will do a hair follicle test as well.
i've attended two highschools do i still need to show them my transcript from my 9th through 10th grade transcript from that time i went to school there? or can i just show them the transcript of the school i graduated from
What if you have 4 dismissed charges that were expunged
I have a question, I went to take my live screen fingerprints for California Corrections. I'm going, to be honest with you, I don't know if you could give me any advice in 2013 I applied for a cleaning agency, that agency cleans the sheriff's buildings. Even though I didn't get the job through the sheriff's agency, they took my fingerprints to work there. The problem was that I forgot to mention it, do you think they will find out? I got fired from work because I wasn't doing my best, I was immature.
That’s something you should mention to your investigator. Sometimes the actual lie is worse than the actual offense. They will find out and you will face repercussions.
@@ASHOEFORDREW how do you know that lie is worse that actual offenses?
what about is it was a undetectable crime?? just mentioned to the investigator correct?
@@moyled No don't mention it.
They are going to see your SSN printout which goes back 10 years so that job will show, and there should be a record for your fingerprinting. Tell them about the job and what happened without telling to much.
Well my credit isn't good right now, but I have talked with most of the debt collectors, and came up with payment plans. Will this still disqualify me. I don't have a record.
No it won't, but keep in mind you'll be competing with people that have zero debt and clean records as well. You just have to make up for it in other ways. Know multiple languages? Know the city like the back of your hand? Have awesome references or experience? There's always a way but for background it will certainly hurt your chances in that category.
@@anonypersona3189 yeah, I have references and great experiences. I was doing corrections for 2 in a half years, and security for a while as well
What if I'm scared of my neighbors knowing I want to be a cop. They don't exactly like cops and I don't want to be a target
Does a 5150 hold show up on your background investigation ?
My question is, how does a local PD investigate someone fully if they are applying from a state that is very far from the state of the PD? Do they send investigators across to the other state? Do they just collaborate with police in other states and ask them to do a BG check on behalf of the PD?
If they are considering you, some departments will go to your state, others will just send a letter to certain individuals.
Basically like talking to a army recruiter but they actually get shit done.
what if the business owner was trying to fire someone just to stop him/her to become a police officer? Is that also considered disqualification?
No
If you want a gun in NYS there is a similar background check.
Dave Ramsey is so cool.
wouldn't a high school diploma due why would they need transcripts
All I have is my high school transcript. The Army lost my diploma. Been 15 years and I’m still miffed.
Hey I have a question my brother is currently serving time in jail for a felony charge will this ruin my chances in the background check?
No, and that question may show up in the background packet. Don't hide it if it comes up. it's not your fault.
Thank you for explaining what you were supposed to know so poorly
Hi Y'all
Im applying to law enforcement I have committed felonies(non-violent) that are undetected and I am admitting to them on the background check. will this get me disqualified?
Only if they find out through talking to people. If you admit it you will be done, so what do you have to lose?
I have a juvie record. Clean adult record. Im 32 now. U guys think i have a shot? When i say juvie record, i mean over 20 arrests. Mostly fights and stupid stuff, 1 pot pipe arrest. No dishonorable/predatory things. But im applying for the department that chased me around 15 years ago. Just applied but i have another job offer in a different field, not sure what to do.
If your recourd as an adult is clean, you should be fine.
We all make mistakes, the important thing is to learn from them and grow as a person.
Disclose your Juvenal recourd, they will find out anyway. As long as you are honest about it and show that you’ve grown since then, you should be fine. Hiding it will only show your dishonesty, which is an automatic disqualification.
Man, I really wish I'd thought about the longterm consequences of the decisions I made as a teenager. I was a loose cannon in every sense of the phrase and didn't even begin to think about how (or how long) they might follow me everywhere I go. Law enforcement became a very appealing profession to someone like me, until I remembered how many bad decisions I made. There's no way any police department will ever want anything to do with me when they find everything out. Not a chance in Hell.
you could still try, or do other jobs/volunteering to show that you've been redeemed. And energy at the interview helps too :)
With GOD all things are possible
Whether you get in or not, I respect the fact that you can reflect back on your life and admit wrong doing. It takes a strong person to do that and I applaud you. As for LE. Your not missing much. It’s a tough time being a cop now a days.
If it's not on paper, like an arrest or field identification card they might not ever find out. You have to be consistent in your cover ups. For example you apply to one department and get denied another one may hire you. They will see the background packet from the first one so you have to be consistent. Don't admit to anything that's not on paper. AND DON'T CHANGE YOUR STORY! They will try to get you to open up, but don't. You change your answer you're done. Also go to your local social security office and get your 10 year print out. It will have every job you paid taxes on, so you can't hide your work history unless it was under the table. Never admit to using anything harder than Marijuana more than 3 times and last use was over 5 years ago. Also when you take the polygraph they will say even if you passed, that you showed deception. Stick to your answer DON'T CHANGE IT!
@@widowmaker7462 Great advice and spot on with everything. Kuddos brother, stay safe!
I didn’t do well in highschool and got my ged and they want my highschool transcripts and I feel like that will keep me from getting hired I have no charges not even a ticket clean record
Not an automatic disqualifier, they will look at the total package.
@@widowmaker7462 widow, iv been suspended from high school 3 times for fighting and had very poor grades. Iv had a domestic incident report filed on me (no crime committed) they by law have to document any domestic call. And I also had a speeding ticket that is now off my license. That is all my dirt are any of those disqualifiers?
@@MrJoe1627 1. How long ago was high school and were you charged with anything? 2. On the domestic were you charged or did the police just come and take a report? Ticket not an issue unless crazy excessive and the age of the ticket.
@@widowmaker7462 I graduated high school 10 years ago I was never charged with anything just school suspensions. #2 My sister called the cops on me cause we had a non physical argument the cops just documented what happened and left no charges or violations. 3# i actually got the ticket couple months ago ( disobeyed traffic sign ) but he did me a favor and didn’t post my speed I’m taking a defensive driver course this month to remove the 2 points from my license.
I wish there was a National application that Police shared. It’s kind of stupid and a waste of time to have to redo paperwork. States need to standardise everything and make one single application.
No…
The more standardized and homogenized law enforcement becomes, the more susceptible to corruption it becomes..
For the time being, (albeit less so each passing year) law enforcement in the USA is very compartmentalized.. from local, county, state and federal levels.
Every state is different, and from there every county is different, and further still every city and town is different..
This compartmentalization prevents widespread corruption and abuses. A department of one town or city might be rife with corruption and abuses, but it doesn’t mean that it can easily spread to neighboring towns or counties.. likewise a State or federal official might become abusive of their authority and corrupt a state or federal agency, but not the county or local agencies underneath…
This system of compartmentalization is an intentional system of checks and balances that prevents widespread corruption and keeps local law enforcement in check and answering to the local communities they serve.
The more things become homogenized and regulated under a single top-down system, the more readily corruption and abuses can be committed, especially the higher up the corruption takes place… we see this all the time in larger cities with massive law enforcement agencies, and in larger state and federal agencies..
More States are heavily regulating the law enforcement agencies under them with each passing year, and more still are pushing towards federalizing and doing away with local law enforcement all together….
This is something we DO NOT want to come to pass…
What if I haven’t been employed before I apply do I need to have employment?
I would not think so if you had just graduated. They would contact the college regarding your conduct and behaviour.
I'm currently being investigated, not too worried but I am a little
What about expungements?
The recourd of the arrest, charge and the conviction still exist.
‘Expunged” only means that previous arrests charges/convictions cannot be used against you in a future trial.
Disclose your history, they will find out if you don’t.
man lol that is a lot im screwed lol but this is helpful thank you
Do they do Criminal background checks?
Yeah. Of course they do. They do A LOT more than Criminal Background checks.
@@anonypersona3189 I know I was kidding. Thanks for the reply
Welp.....
When I was 15, a classmate of mine was bullying me, I told him to stop yet he did not stop. I went berserk and stabbed him to the head with a pen. His parents did not sue me for that. I deeply regret that I even did such a thing and so from now on, I am trying my best to manage my anger in order for me not to do it again. I am trying to change but I think even my family sees me as a guy who has anger issues. I am 21 years old now and am trying to better myself and manage my anger. Is there a chance for me to become a cop? I hope you notice. Thank you!
Wouldn't hurt to apply. If policing doesn't work out at first I would apply to become an officer at state/federal prison and apply again after a while
Is smoking weed a disqualification
What about credit history?
Did you not use your ears and listened to what the man said? Replay the video
Put on Your Listening Ears on
My only question is can social media Disqualify you from joining
Honestly, same. I posted some really stupid shit in the past.
Yes It can disqualify you if they see stupid stuff online
Anything that can link you to any extremist groups or ideologies, political violence, gang affiliation, illegal activities, racial slurs or comments, disparaging behavior or just immature stupid posts can and most likely will negatively affect you.
@@liftedcandy9146 do you know the answer?
@@stars1190 I would say yes depending on when and what was said. That's what I've seen being said about it.
Do they search my cell phones? Read my text messages?
Change your carrier and get a new number. Be careful from this point forward.
What if you have a dui on your record?
Some departments have a waiting period, and some departments will list disqualifications upfront on their website. Find one that has a waiting period.
Police agencies can't look too deeply into applicant's background...This job sucks so much- nobody is applying. Anyone who wants to be a cop-is unfit to be a cop.
People just want to serve their communities and protect people, even the screw-ups.
I have reviewed an absolute pardon (expungement) for a felony conviction in result is a complete erasure of your criminal recorded explained by the state of CT. I live in NC now and have obtained a concealed carry license. Do I need to disclose that on application for PD I have pardon Certificate but all records have been erased I have verified it
Yes, you have to disclose that. For the PD I'm applying to you have to list everything. Even things you've done and were never caught for. Anything you've "committed."
Expunged recourds are *Not* erased recourds. ‘Expunged” simply means that any previous arrest/charge/conviction cannot be used against you in future arrests/charges/convictions.
Disclose! Refusing to disclose a recourd, even an expunged recourd, is a lie by omission.
I dont know who Dave Ramsey is, but that was a legit endorsement. lol
What would be really bad credit? 😭
You have to show you are paying/paid off your debts by getting additional jobs to pay off your debts. They want to see your behaviour of responsibility. There are other videos you can watch.
Domestic... got it. What about misdemeanor Domestic?
You can't get hired with that misdemeanor for the simple fact you are not allowed to possess a weapon.
Bruh…I’m 21 and don’t have perfect credit score or history. Is becoming a cop like getting a loan??😂
Jesus Christ loves you
LOL God said who are you to judge another servant.... In other words you have no right to judge other people only God can judge you... And you say Jesus loves you to this cop... LOL A person who walks around every day and gets paid to judge every person they see.. LOL apparently you misunderstood reading the Bible don't judge others love others.. you're not supposed to judge others only God is supposed to judge... A cop is a very job that makes you judge every person you see but it's okay as long as you get your money for it the root of all kinds of evil... Wow that root of all kinds of evil makes him judge every single person he sees... All for a paycheck just to make money and then give that money to somebody else paying your bills just to have to wake up and keep repeating the same thing day after day....
Is it not Insanity to repeat the same thing and expect different results...lol..
@@thewitness3865 I didn't read past u saying that God commands us not to judge.
@@thewitness3865 Romans 13:4
@@earthwormchewer170 and if you understood the word of God at all you would understand I was correct...
So I do not fear the judgment...
It's not my fault you couldn't understand
@@earthwormchewer170 oh so you judged me and you didn't even read all of what I had to say... Yes there's nothing like judging somebody without even listening to everything they have to say.... And God says if they will not listen it's because they are not from God... And God said who are you to judge another servant...
You don't even listen to what I say and you judge me... You coward... Don't judge me you don't know me... Did you know the name Daniel means God is my judge.... And I will allow only him to judge me no man and especially not a woman...
Wanna have a real job be a state trooper
Interesting.
All just wanna be a fucking janitor at a police station 🤣😂
Not worth it for the stress factors involved. Plus you can make more money in the private sector .
Can you get disqualified for a traffic accident citation?
Doubtful unless you were drunk, at fault, and caused a fatality. Any accident will hurt your chances, but it won't immediately disqualify you.
If you can lip sync and play solitaire, Norfolk PD is short handed 😮
Would a failed drug test for a part time job count against you? First one ever ...smh stupid me
If you never got the job they won't know. However they will look at your social security print out which goes back 10 years and shows all jobs you were paid for and they will see the employer and contact them. Depending on how much time has elapsed and what drug you tested positive for will all be factors.
Sir I'm indian How to join your police departmet??
He just told you...
Whay if you have no credit and your neighbors hate you like hate you hate you know what I mean
Not all departments will come into your residence or talk to your neighbors about you. Having no credit shouldn’t be a problem. Especially if you’re young. If you’re older than 25/26 then it could be a problem but not all cops have good credit. Each department is different though
They don't talk to your ex wife, that would be incorrect
What if Christ calls you to be a cop when u have a felony and drug use?
Worth a try. Probably isn’t likely but if the felony was non violent and the drug use isn’t anytime soon I’d try
Seek to get an expungement of your felony, if you can get your slate wiped clean and manage to pass Police Academy and get a job then you know it's God's will: keep in mind you won't get in 99% of Police Academies as a Felon.... Gotta get it wiped clean if you can, and if you can't then it's a consequence for your actions and you have to live with it
@@MommaRed1862 I can get it expunged, I just gotta wait
@@Miamiflow885 I don't have a drug charge
@@earthwormchewer170expunging your recourd does NOT remove your recourd, it only means that your previous recourd cannot be used against you in future arrests/charges/convictions.
Disclose your recourd, if the felony wasn’t severe/disqualifying, and if you are interviewed about it, show that you’ve grown since then.
Not disclosing your recourd is a lie by omission, and more importantly an automatic disqualification.
They aren’t looking for perfect angels, but they won’t knowingly hire a liar either. It’s an honesty test more than anything.
You have to be part of the brotherhood, forget the oath, forget the US Constitution and current law. Just own the city and make it yours, treat everyone who is not a cop like crap
Why they all in your business that's too much information 🤣
I've only had one ticket and that's all I have to worry about anything else.
It's not all about "tickets" and infractions. It's also about things you have committed but were never caught. For instance, have you ever given alcohol to anyone underage (many people have when they were in college)? Have you ever drunk then driven? Have texted and drove before? No one's perfect and there will be more "mistakes" in your life than you currently realize. What's on paper doesn't describe you completely and the Background Investigator can read... what they really want to know is YOU on a deeper level.
@@anonypersona3189 the only one I’ve done with text and drive
@@stephancunningham3072 That was just a few examples. Like I said, no one is perfect. Have you ever "stolen" something from the office? This includes taking paper or pens, or even using the printer for personal use to print something out... Things that no one would "care" about, but technically it is still "stealing" or mismanagement of company resources. Have you illegally streamed movies off of the internet? Have you illegally downloaded songs or software from torrents? Etc...
@@anonypersona3189 True, I see where you’re coming from
@@stephancunningham3072 Exactly. No one going into the background check should have the "I don't have to worry about anything" mentality. Everyone has sinned at some point or other. Just admit to it and explain it. A candidate that comes in and says "Yeah, I'm 100% clean" is lying. Straight up. What separates the adults from the children is taking responsibility for what you have done, and to admit it, you have to acknowledge it first. Fail to acknowledge it and you're actually worse off than someone who's committed it and learned from their mistakes.
Don't do it.