Background Check Questions

[Andrew75]

I have thought about Law Enforcement as a career for quite some time. Public service has always been tugging at my gut. I have read books, been on ride alongs, everything I can do to make sure this is what I want(and it is), and that this will be a career not just another job. After much thought I am going to try and make this all become a reality. Given that I get through the first initial stages and to the background portion of the process, I am concerned about a few items that I know will be red flags, any knowledgable advice and comments are appreciated. Quick glance:
Age 32-will this be a disadvantage?
Credit: 760
College: B.S. Major University-4 year starter athletic team.
Occupation: Account Manager/Outside Sales
Never used illegal drugs, never been arrested,
Still happily married-10 years, 2 little ones
Tickets: 1 Speeding, 1 minor moving violation-all dismissed, 1 seatbelt violation.-
Now the red flag portion: After graduating college, I attended OCS and was kicked out for scoring poorly on the academia portion. I know what you are saying... hey I screwed up a great opportunity. I am embarrassed. After returning, I bounced sales jobs like a bag on a luggage carousel until I found the industry I am currently in. I know they hear this a lot, but from the ages of 22-24 I was lost, immature, I guess you could say I was in a bit of an identity crisis, trying to find what I was to do with my life. I have been stable in my current position for the last 8 years and doing well within the organization. I just question whether my early unstable professional development years and the OCS dismisal, will cause concern and prevent me from my desire of becoming an LEO. I am guessing it could. They will look at that and immediately say "if he couldnt make it through OCS, why do we take a chance on sending him through the academy?" thanks

[BJJVad]

Age 32-will this be a disadvantage?

Depends on where you are attempting to get hired. Most agencies I think the cut is 35+. Just make sure you get in shape before going in. Really helps out with the medical evaluation and later the academy if you get through.

Credit: 760

Sounds good. But depends on your current loans and financial position. Meaning more then just the credit score.

College: B.S. Major University-4 year starter athletic team.

This is a Plus. Some agencies offer perks in starting pay for education degree's.

Occupation: Account Manager/Outside Sales

As long as its a good reference. Tardiness, write ups, etc.

Never used illegal drugs, never been arrested,

Excellent

Still happily married-10 years, 2 little ones

As long as your kids don't look exactly like your BG investigator's kids you should be fine. :eek::D

Tickets: 1 Speeding, 1 minor moving violation-all dismissed, 1 seatbelt violation.-

What do you mean all dismissed? All including the seatbelt violation? How many years has it been since you have gotten those? License ever been suspended, Revoked?

Now the red flag portion: After graduating college, I attended OCS and was kicked out for scoring poorly on the academia portion. I know what you are saying... hey I screwed up a great opportunity. I am embarrassed. After returning, I bounced sales jobs like a bag on a luggage carousel until I found the industry I am currently in. I know they hear this a lot, but from the ages of 22-24 I was lost, immature, I guess you could say I was in a bit of an identity crisis, trying to find what I was to do with my life. I have been stable in my current position for the last 8 years and doing well within the organization. I just question whether my early unstable professional development years and the OCS dismisal, will cause concern and prevent me from my desire of becoming an LEO. I am guessing it could. They will look at that and immediately say "if he couldnt make it through OCS, why do we take a chance on sending him through the academy?" thanks

Everyone has a few bad years. Doesn't sound like you did anything illegal. Of course they will check into that. If they find you lying about anything you will be booted. So don't lie.

I cannot be positive but everything here sounds good. Sounds better then 1/2 of what my department hires.

[Andrew75]

Thanks for the breakdown reply.

Tickets: I got deferred judification. Since I went 90 days without getting another ticket it was dismissed and did not go on my driving record. I got them when I was living in TX. Seatbelt was not dismissed. That was 10 years ago. Speeding ticket was last year, and the moving violation was two years ago. License has not been revoked or suspended.

Credit: Yes credit good and financially sound.

Occupation: No write ups, no disciplinary action ever taken against me. Always been a hard worker and high performer.

Is that a Gracie emblem next to your name?

Thanks again.

[Plazoo]

Everything seems fine to me. You probably will have to explain the OCS deal but it doesn't sound like an issue. Good luck to you.