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In very general terms, joining the Air Force will be considerably easier than going to work with a LE agency, straight out of college. In fact, in your situation, I would lean toward the Air Force option. A successful tour of duty in the Armed Forces can assist you in your later LE efforts. At this point in your life, I wouldn't be too concerned about a "job history". These are important, but so is obtaining your degree....

Quote: Originally Posted by Mustang500 Just courious to opionions on my background. When I first started driving(around 16 or 17) I was guilty of speeding, illegal passing, tailgating, basically the stupid thing some kids do. Some of my buddies and I use to race around like a bunch of fools until one of us crashed and we learned real quick what we were doing was rediculious. I have 3 moving violations in which 2 are speeding both before the...

I just want to say thank you for everyone who replied, I hope you all have good luck in your careers as well. Tomorrow is Thanksgiving and it's time to focus on all the good things I have, the other things will come in time. Wish you the best!

How old are you now? Delivery of a controlled substance....is just that. You made a delivery. A lot depends on the substance you delivered. If the pain medication fell into the controlled subtance schedule you will have to do some explaining.... a lot of explaining. I usually add 5 to what somebody tells me. So in your case I would add 5 to your 1 delivery and that MIGHT be more like it. You know......how much have you had to drink.....2...

It wont be easy for you to get a job. I know people have got kicked out of hiring processes for what you have admitted to.

BI's take longer than you would think. Also keep in mind that this is a smaller agency and the person doing your investigation may be juggling other duties as well. However, calling them won't hurt anything, in fact since it has been nearly 1 month, it might be a good thing to check.

Quote: Originally Posted by PhilipCal Could be Iowa, and thanks for pointing that out. We pretty well deal in honest answers, and that's what the OP got. Thanks again. Ya I think the OP's remark was meant for me.... I just don't like know it all's that think they know who's cut of for a job they've never done. -SC

Quote: Originally Posted by zeplin That is 100% BS. Trial period or not, they are required by law to have the paperwork filled out before you start work. What kind of shady outfit was that? A family run grocery store/deli. Nice people, but used to cutting corners because they're pretty well known locally

2004 and before that, college dorms(which can be verified monday when calling the school). So far its only one residence I can't verify.

Quote: Originally Posted by sigcopper I usually add 5 to what somebody tells me. So in your case I would add 5 to your 1 delivery and that MIGHT be more like it. You know......how much have you had to drink.....2 beers......I've seen much worse than yours. The providing alcohol could be an issue too. You could have some potentially serious issues. I suggest you keep your nose clean from here on out. +1 I had a DUI the other night; swore...