Second Career - LASD BI QUESTION

[late46]

Second Career - LASD BI QUESTION

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First let me say that I have learned a great deal about becoming a LEO from this site. The responses from the LEOs are to the point and truthful. Thanks
Now for my questions: I am 46 years old and retired from a fortunate carrer in banking having achieved both my financial and professional targets. Retirement is not all that its cracked up to be! I have always regreted not entering LE so here I go. I passed both the LASD written and oral last month and am filling out the PE section.

Question1. Drug use - I used Marijuana last August (2007) at a concert - admitted on the questionaire. Since 1976 I used 35 times, Is this a instant DQ?
Question2. I am financially secure and do not need to work for income. I have not worked since Oct. 2006. Does this hurt me?
Question3. Will I get some credit for 22 years of a sucessful career, good credit (no debts), community work, and stable employment and family life? Or does the hiring process not differentiate between a 21 year old and a 46?
I have herd that the LASD has slowed their hiring of DSTs recently.

Thoughts on a future in LE?
Thank you for your reply.

[PhilipCal]

Second Career - LASD BI QUESTION

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First let me say that I have learned a great deal about becoming a LEO from this site. The responses from the LEOs are to the point and truthful. Thanks
Now for my questions: I am 46 years old and retired from a fortunate carrer in banking having achieved both my financial and professional targets. Retirement is not all that its cracked up to be! I have always regreted not entering LE so here I go. I passed both the LASD written and oral last month and am filling out the PE section.

Question1. Drug use - I used Marijuana last August (2007) at a concert - admitted on the questionaire. Since 1976 I used 35 times, Is this a instant DQ?
Question2. I am financially secure and do not need to work for income. I have not worked since Oct. 2006. Does this hurt me?
Question3. Will I get some credit for 22 years of a sucessful career, good credit (no debts), community work, and stable employment and family life? Or does the hiring process not differentiate between a 21 year old and a 46?
I have herd that the LASD has slowed their hiring of DSTs recently.

Thoughts on a future in LE?
Thank you for your reply.

The best answers to your questions will have to come from the LASD. I'd suggest visiting their website, or contacting a Recruiter. Your work history will be a definite plus for you,as it evidences a very stable,diligent effort over many years. The Marijuana use might be pushing the envelope a little, but that is a question I'd prefer a Recruiter to answer. Should you be successful in the hiring process, be prepared for a very challenging,military style Academy. Again, get busy, and speak to a Recruiter for some answers.

[Protect-N-Serve]

hey late46, some of us already posted answers to this question in the LASD Hiring Process Forum by the way.