What kind of things come up in the background check?

[Valor55]

I just am gonna continue to pursue criminal justice and I am positive I will find a job regardless of whether you guys think I can

That's just super. Why'd you come here to ask us then since you already have all the answers? :rolleyes:

[Jeter4MVP2006]

well you guys acted like jerks to me for no reason.

[Valor55]

well you guys acted like jerks to me for no reason.

Who's being a jerk?

You came and asked a question.

We gave you honest answers.

You didn't like the answers and decided you knew everything you needed to already without us and copped an attitude.

Because we didn't gush over your wonderfull qualifications and offer you a job on the spot we're being jerks? This is the real world, not Gen X romper room. There are consequences for behavior and getting cited for alcohol violations is going to make it difficult to get hired in law enforcement. That's real world. We're not going to sugar coat it to avoid hurting your feelings.

[Radical Jack]

well you guys acted like jerks to me for no reason.

No, everyone gave you honest answers. If you can't handle them then I think your skin may be too thin for this profession.

[mobrien316]

I got 2 tickets my man. The one I didnt even get anything for it. They just let me go home after they took me to their station and my parents came.


They were just for being in public with an open container of alcohol. I mean I dont know but I dont see it as a big deal....

how would they know to even check these police departments for records of this stuff? I dont really understand. Do they even ask you to disclose them? because isnt this no different then a traffic ticket? there was no repurcussions other then a simple fine that i mailed in.

I think you have the right idea. When you fill out your application don't make any mention of your prior encounters with the police. They have no way of checking so if you don't tell them they'll never find out.

If they do ask you about stuff like this, they are just bluffing. Don't admit to it and they won't be able to do anything.





Or, maybe, just maybe, when you are asked if you have ever committed any crimes or violated any statutes the department will take the viewpoint that an ethical person will disclose what they have done, not what they think will be discovered anyway.

If you plan on being a police officer but you only plan on doing the right thing when you think someone will catch you if you do the wrong thing you are in for a world of trouble.

Save yourself some time and save your future department the effort and expense of investigating and terminating you. Pick another career.

[Radical Jack]

Can I get an IBTL?

[Valor55]

I think someone has packed up their toys to head to another sand box to play.