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Can I still be a Police Officer?

Im 21 years of age and have a short question.

Im looking into applying to be a Deputy Sheriff and have wanted to do this for quite some time now. I am an Eagle Scout with the Boyscouts of America, I was a Law Enforcement Explorer for over 6 years and have completed 100+ community service hour. I have never drank or touched illegal narcotics or prescription pills either. I know this looks all fine and dandy, but i made a few mistakes in my younger teen years.

At 13 I stole condoms
At 15 I stole a magazine
At 16 I stole something that was worth like $45-$50? from my employer.

I’m going to be honest and upfront about these because they will find out and then i will be immediately disqualified for lack of integrity. But my question is, with all of the things that i have done i.e Eagle Scout and Law Enforcement Explorer, do you think that I’m still in good standing to be hired?
None were ever caught or convicted. Just my parents and I know, since i told them when i was like 16?

Yes, all of these things were done while you were a minor. Bad judgment is why there is a difference between what is done while a minor and what we do as adults. Be straight forward, tell them about the incidents, and explain how you felt and why you would not do them again. Truthfulness is what they are looking for.

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2 Responses to “Can I still be a Police Officer?”

  1. JB Says:
    October 28th, 2009 at 10:26 am

    Yes, all of these things were done while you were a minor. Bad judgment is why there is a difference between what is done while a minor and what we do as adults. Be straight forward, tell them about the incidents, and explain how you felt and why you would not do them again. Truthfulness is what they are looking for.
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  2. Rob M Says:
    October 28th, 2009 at 10:41 am

    if you were charged as a juvenile, that almost always means your record was sealed when you became an adult. If what your saying is true it should not be held against you. Best advice I can give you though is in the interview do not lie about your past. They cannot hold it against you but they can hold a lie against you. most police agencies have a recruitment section on their webpage, you could find out there if you’re likely to have a problem.
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