Your thoughts on my chances

[MIACO]

Okay - here's my story.....

I am 32 years old. Married and two kids. I have worked in the same place for 10 years. I was on the HAZMAT Emergency Response Team for 4 years at that place of employment. Three years ago I came across the add for reserve sheriff deputy (volunteer) and put in for it. I was brought on and I LOVE it. Through this I was offered a Certified Animal Control job in the county. Now I have decided that I want to get into LE fulltime.

Now, when I was in highschool (17 yrs old) I shoplifted a $20 cb speaker. I did 80 hours of community service and paid fines. This scared me sh^&tless and I got into know trouble after that. I have had a few speeding tickets but none in the last 4 years.

So what do you think - am I wasting my time thinking I will be offered a job in the arena?

[CrimInv1811]

Well, I don't think you would have gotten on as a reserve if it was not okay. It all depends on the LEA.

[BrickCop]

If what you say is accurate you should have no problem. Being accepted as a Reserve is obviously a good sign and will reflect positively on your background from here on out as well.

Good luck.

[off_kimball]

You'll be fine. Apply away keep in mind alot of people dont get hired the 1st place they apply or their #1 choice. Shoplifting once as a teen is not a big deal. Nobody is looking for a perfect person everyone expects some flaws, but time between then and now is what is important sounds like it's been close to 10 yrs. Good Luck in your hunt

[MIACO]

Great to hear. I appreciate your replies. Yeah, I remember when I interviewd for the reserve's I asked if I could explain about my retail fraud charge, because I was worried they would not hire me because of it. The captain cut me off and said not to worry and that it didn't even show up in my CCH. I thought that was kinda wierd but they did not seem at all concerned with it.

Thanks again.

[Semy]

If you have alot of Hazmat exp, ever think of going for Secret Service or FEMA ??

[MIACO]

I looked into secret service as far LE goes but didn't look like there was much there for me unless I move to Washington DC! As far as FEMA goes I have not. Does FEMA have something to offer in LE arena ?