Nashville PD/TBI?

Question

I will be relocating to Nashville in the next few months and wanted to join either the local PD or the TBI doing computer work (forensics or cyber crime). I was wondering about how to go about doing this (what goals I should work for - certs, degree, etc) as well as what would disqualify my chances of going in (arrests, etc). I was arrested in the state of VA 4 years ago on a marijuana possession charge, but that dropped and never prosecuted..does this ruin my chances of getting in?

Answer 1

http://www.tbi.state.tn.us/divisions/emp...

Answer 2

Here's the recruitment page of the Nashville PD (if you haven't found that one already):

http://www.police.nashville.org/get_invo...

Personally, I wouldn't think it would get in the way because you were never convicted of anything (you know, the whole innocent until proven guilty thing). But, that's just a personal opinion from someone who is not a police officer. I  would recommend that you e-mail a recruiter and ask if you're particular situation is enough reason to merit disqualification. You just never know these days, it might be just enough. I hope not.

Whatever the outcome, I hope everything works out well for you, and welcome to Nashville.