Hiring Chances?

[jacrews]

I am currently in the process of finishing my application...My references include 1 of their own fellow employee officers who is one of my best friends...another of my good friends works for the county...My narrative of why I want to work foir them includes topics about my experience with ride-alongs with my buddy...

My ticket situation is:
age 17:
One speeding ticket 10mph-less
too fast for conditions ticket

age 21
speeding 10mph-less 2pt
speeding 2 pt

I had 2 helmet violation tickets on my motorcycle before...I am including them on my driving record even though they aren't on my 10 year printout
I have a total of 4 pts on my license...

I was arrested one time at a college party for non-vehicular open container...I was 21 at the time...My friend who works for them said he asked the chief and he didn't think it'd be a problem...I am finishing my college degree right now...Are my chances good?

[Citicop]

I am currently in the process of finishing my application...My references include 1 of their own fellow employee officers who is one of my best friends...another of my good friends works for the country...My narrative of why I want to work foir them includes topics about my experience with ride-alongs with my buddy...

My ticket situation is:
age 17:
One speeding ticket 10mph-less
too fast for conditions ticket

age 21
speeding 10mph-less 2pt
speeding 2 pt

I had 2 helmet violation tickets on my motorcycle before...I am including them on my driving record even though they aren't on my 10 year printout
I have a total of 4 pts on my license...

I was arrested one time at a college party for non-vehicular open container...I was 21 at the time...My friend who works for them said he asked the chief and he didn't think it'd be a problem...I am finishing my college degree right now...Are my chances good?

I don't think that any of the above will be a total disqualifier...just keep your nose clean from now on, finish your degree, and just keep making sure you are as desireable as you can be to a potiential department. The biggest problem you will face out of the above is the alcohol violation, and the best thing you can do there is put some time between you and the offense before you apply.

Good Luck!

Citicop.

[apacheflier101]

Im not a Police Officer.

However, I will say that you are gonna get the same answer that everyone gets when they ask this question. Do some searching around. It depends on the department, the candidates you are up against, and the time after the incidents. No one on this bored is going to be able to say Yes or No straight out.

[jacrews]

my application is going in this month...My arrest was in august of 05...one of my best friends works as a officer of them so when they ask him about me I got a good word in there...My degree is done after this summer

[DeltaV]

It's doubtful that we would hire someone with four points on their license and an arrest on their record in the past year. That's just us though. We get between 700-1000 applications each year for around 50 positions, so we can be selective. If you're talking about a small department and have an "in" with the chief, your chances are probably much better. Like others have said, none of what you posted are automatic disqualifiers.

[Apollo8138]

Most departments in my area would not hire you because of the recent arrest. Your issues will not DQ you, but like others have said, time is your friend.