JakeK
02-13-2005, 02:41 PM
I am looking to go through the hiring process for LE in Washington later this year (one of my resolutions for 2005 is to start the process). I'm on a great workout plan that's getting me ready to not only scrape by the PAT, but excel in it hopefully. I have talked to my friends who are officers, and they are all telling me that I would be a great officer, one even going so far as to tell me that from what he can see in me (he's on a llot of oral boards, and is a FTO), it's what I'm meant for, and I believe that too. They have offered to be references, and I have also talked at length with the president of a city council and the mayor of one city (personal friends) who backs me as well.
There are a few things that I am looking at in myself that I am unsure about. I know that departments will lok past certain things, and nail you on others. I also know that if you don't pass the first round of testing, you learn some of your strengths and weaknesses, and reapply as a refined person.
I was a somewhat typical dumb kid (I'm 22 now) who made some poor decisions growing up. From ages 15-17 I was homeless, kicked out of my mother's home due to her drug use and abusive boyfriend, and lived in emergency and long-term youth shelters throughout high school. At that time I held a full time job, and soon the job took over, and I dropped out of HS. Surprisingly, was not the typical drugged out street kid while I was in the shelter. I tried speed once, and used marijuana twice. I learned early on that I don't like my senses impaired or my mind 'not right.'
I care about education very much, and went back to get my GED (scored top 5% in all areas--yippee). The thing is I just can't afford college right now...I have applied for financial aid and was denied because I'm under 25 and require a parent's signature, but she wouldn't give one. She passed away last year, and they won't take "I have never known my father" for an answer. I'm in the process of saving money, but in the past year that's been difficult (with the mother passing away and with a huge fire at my old apartment building--I wasn't insured so my credit is basically ruined now).
For my credit issues, I have entered a debt management plan, and am making regular payments. I've been told by recruiters that this won't affect my BI due to the circumstances and my willingness to fix the mess.
Another thing: I also manage a web site for an adult company right now, and have been present during shoots. I help out with other areas of the business: interviewing, recruiting, etc. I don't use my real name in the business, and am very scrutinizing of the business' legal documents, making sure that everything is in order.
Will this affect my LE applications? I've asked a few officers I know, and they say it depends on the agency, but in general it shouldn't.
There are a few things that I am looking at in myself that I am unsure about. I know that departments will lok past certain things, and nail you on others. I also know that if you don't pass the first round of testing, you learn some of your strengths and weaknesses, and reapply as a refined person.
I was a somewhat typical dumb kid (I'm 22 now) who made some poor decisions growing up. From ages 15-17 I was homeless, kicked out of my mother's home due to her drug use and abusive boyfriend, and lived in emergency and long-term youth shelters throughout high school. At that time I held a full time job, and soon the job took over, and I dropped out of HS. Surprisingly, was not the typical drugged out street kid while I was in the shelter. I tried speed once, and used marijuana twice. I learned early on that I don't like my senses impaired or my mind 'not right.'
I care about education very much, and went back to get my GED (scored top 5% in all areas--yippee). The thing is I just can't afford college right now...I have applied for financial aid and was denied because I'm under 25 and require a parent's signature, but she wouldn't give one. She passed away last year, and they won't take "I have never known my father" for an answer. I'm in the process of saving money, but in the past year that's been difficult (with the mother passing away and with a huge fire at my old apartment building--I wasn't insured so my credit is basically ruined now).
For my credit issues, I have entered a debt management plan, and am making regular payments. I've been told by recruiters that this won't affect my BI due to the circumstances and my willingness to fix the mess.
Another thing: I also manage a web site for an adult company right now, and have been present during shoots. I help out with other areas of the business: interviewing, recruiting, etc. I don't use my real name in the business, and am very scrutinizing of the business' legal documents, making sure that everything is in order.
Will this affect my LE applications? I've asked a few officers I know, and they say it depends on the agency, but in general it shouldn't.