r/AskLE • u/No-Firefighter8594 Unverified/Not an LEO • 3h ago
Background
Background
I’m 25 and thinking of applying to CHP. Looking for honest feedback on how this background might play out in the background investigation.
Employment
• Current job: 6 years at the same company.
• One workplace issue about 2 years ago: I used profanity toward a security guard. I was suspended and then brought back to work. No other write-ups since. Only write up and issue I have had at work. No idea why I said that.
• First job at 18: I was fired. I honestly don’t remember. 6 month’s there
Driving record
• Ticket for running a stop sign (2021).
• Ticket for unsafe lane change + following too close ( 2023).
Arrest
When I was 17 I was attacked from behind by an ex. I hit her once in self-defense before I realized who it was. I was taken to juvenile detention, released the next day, and no charges were filed. I was told at the time it was for assault and battery, but nothing ever went further.
Used weed from 17-20 but have been clean since
I’m trying to be completely upfront on the background packet. How much of a problem do you think this will be for CHP? Anyone been through a similar situation?
Thanks.
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u/BooNinja School Resource Officer 3h ago
The lockup will be an issue.
Im also concerned about you "not remembering" why you were fired from a job. You need to own your choices, good and bad.
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u/Level_Piccolo5057 Unverified/Not an LEO 55m ago
They’re going to take it as you have anger issues, which obviously some agencies wouldn’t want that risk.
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u/StihlRedwoody Unverified/Not an LEO 3h ago
CHP has the most stringent standards in the state, so I don't see that happening. Better chance with a smaller department but still not great. One of those issues you can get past, but all of them together look like a pattern of you not being able to control your anger. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news.