Hello,
I am aware that there are a multitude of threads pertaining to potential applicants and there eligibility far a career in law enforcement but I figured one more could not hurt. That being said, here is my case...
I am a 22 year old college student who currently resides in Oregon while attending school at Western Oregon University. I will be relocating to Tucson this summer to attend U of A but I would like to apply to the Tucson Police Department. Like everyone else in this world I have had my set backs but was curious if my particular actions would disqualify me from becoming a police officer.
Positives include:
No problems with the law (tickets, arrests, anything)
Strong GPA of a 3.5 (Education ranging from Philosophy to Mathematics and earning a place on the Honor Role, Deans List, and Presidents List)
Positive work experience (Never late and always receive glowing reviews)
Good interpersonal skills (Working in a library at a circulation desk allows me to practice positive interactions with the public)
Good references (Including one from my Uncle who is a detective in Maryland, also the reason why I would like to become a police officer)
Negative:
Between the age of 19-20 I smoked a fair share of marijuana (more than 20 times)
Now I have read that if a person has smoked marijuana more than 20 times in there life time they are automatically disqualified, is this true for the whole nation, state of Arizona, and/or the Tucson Police Department.
Any feedback would be great and if I could get some feedback from someone that has had some experience with the Tucson police department that would be awesome.
Thank you,
Dennis
I am aware that there are a multitude of threads pertaining to potential applicants and there eligibility far a career in law enforcement but I figured one more could not hurt. That being said, here is my case...
I am a 22 year old college student who currently resides in Oregon while attending school at Western Oregon University. I will be relocating to Tucson this summer to attend U of A but I would like to apply to the Tucson Police Department. Like everyone else in this world I have had my set backs but was curious if my particular actions would disqualify me from becoming a police officer.
Positives include:
No problems with the law (tickets, arrests, anything)
Strong GPA of a 3.5 (Education ranging from Philosophy to Mathematics and earning a place on the Honor Role, Deans List, and Presidents List)
Positive work experience (Never late and always receive glowing reviews)
Good interpersonal skills (Working in a library at a circulation desk allows me to practice positive interactions with the public)
Good references (Including one from my Uncle who is a detective in Maryland, also the reason why I would like to become a police officer)
Negative:
Between the age of 19-20 I smoked a fair share of marijuana (more than 20 times)
Now I have read that if a person has smoked marijuana more than 20 times in there life time they are automatically disqualified, is this true for the whole nation, state of Arizona, and/or the Tucson Police Department.
Any feedback would be great and if I could get some feedback from someone that has had some experience with the Tucson police department that would be awesome.
Thank you,
Dennis
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