Ok so I want to become a hpd officer but problem is I had 2 small juvenile charges against me when I was a tee

Question

Ok so I want to become a hpd officer but problem is I had 2 small juvenile charges against me when I was a teenager. It's been serveral years ago. How will this effect me please I need help.

I'm studying criminal justice.

Answer 1

Go to your local police and ask them if they know if juvenial charges can be held against you as an adult.

Answer 2

if it was before 18 im pretttyy sure your record gets cleaned..if after, then not sure..

Answer 3

I don't know the laws of the state you live in - however I know that in many states when you turn 18, as long as you didn't commit murder and if you aren't currently serving any time, they will seal your juvenile record and it will be as if you never done anything wrong.  Check the website of your state's government to be sure.

Answer 4

well in your application or interview you can bring this up and tell them what you have learn't from the experiences and you have changed into the better person you are now.

Answer 5

Minor problems are generally not an impediment. What would give you grief however would be lying about them, or attempting to hide them. Be upfront about your history, but don't be too hard on yourself.

In case you're wondering, this is the same strategy you would use if you were going into the military, or attempting to receive a government security clearance. The worst thing you can do is lie, because sooner or later those lies may catch up with you.

Answer 6

-Tut-

Answer 7

call the PD Human Resources and ask them...your juvenile record shouldn't hurt you unless it was some sort of violent or drug related offense...good luck

Answer 8

I think it all depends upon the laws in your state- apparently in Illinois, your old juvenile offenses are no longer considered whenever applying for a job.

I seriously don't think it would be a problem.