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turbinesaint · 07-02-2008, 08:18 AM

I know, another can I do this thread, so I apologize in advance. Here's my basic story, I have 2 misdemeanors for posession of marijuana, both have been expunged and it's been 10 years from the last offense (I'm 34 now). Since then, I finished college, started a family, and have worked as a school teacher for the past 8 years. I never really messed with drugs, but it seemed that each time I touched the stuff I got nailed. I should've learned my lesson the first time; however, I was living in a very hippy-dippy part of northern california at the time. Another strike is that I have 2 full sleeve tattoos (nothing offensive or demeaning or hands, face, neck etc.) I guess that I know on paper, I probably look like a pretty poor candidate. I just wanted an opinion from some of you if this change of careers could really happen, or would I just be spinning my wheels. I'm sure that if the job came down to me or another without any arrests or tattoos, they would give the job to that other person. Any info would be greatly appreciated.

danp · 07-02-2008, 04:58 PM

Make an appointment with the recruitment officer at the agency (or agencies, each has their own requirements) you want to work for. Talk to him, disclose everything and ask him if you would be wasting your time.

The Tengu · 07-03-2008, 02:12 AM

Just be 100% honest. Some departments make exceptions for misdemeanors committed past a certain time frame.

07-02-2008, 08:18 AM	#1
turbinesaint XDTalk Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 51	Becoming a LEO I know, another can I do this thread, so I apologize in advance. Here's my basic story, I have 2 misdemeanors for posession of marijuana, both have been expunged and it's been 10 years from the last offense (I'm 34 now). Since then, I finished college, started a family, and have worked as a school teacher for the past 8 years. I never really messed with drugs, but it seemed that each time I touched the stuff I got nailed. I should've learned my lesson the first time; however, I was living in a very hippy-dippy part of northern california at the time. Another strike is that I have 2 full sleeve tattoos (nothing offensive or demeaning or hands, face, neck etc.) I guess that I know on paper, I probably look like a pretty poor candidate. I just wanted an opinion from some of you if this change of careers could really happen, or would I just be spinning my wheels. I'm sure that if the job came down to me or another without any arrests or tattoos, they would give the job to that other person. Any info would be greatly appreciated.

07-02-2008, 04:58 PM	#2
danp XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Sacramento, California Posts: 1,310	Make an appointment with the recruitment officer at the agency (or agencies, each has their own requirements) you want to work for. Talk to him, disclose everything and ask him if you would be wasting your time. __________________ God made cops so that firefighters could have heros too. "He who fights with monsters might take care lest he thereby become a monster. And if you gaze for long into an abyss, the abyss gazes also into you." - Nietzche

07-03-2008, 02:12 AM	#3
The Tengu XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 1,771	Just be 100% honest. Some departments make exceptions for misdemeanors committed past a certain time frame. __________________ The militia of the United States consists of all able-bodied males at least 17 years of age and, except as provided in section 313 of title 32, under 45 years of age who are, or who have made a declaration of intention to become, citizens of the United States and of female citizens of the United States who are members of the National Guard. United States Code, Title 10, section 311, paragraph (a)

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