Hey all,
I'm currently getting background investigated by a couple different local agencies here in PA. For the moment, however, I work at a local department store as undercover security. Earlier today at work, I made an apprehension on two individuals who I was 100% sure had stolen, but apparently, I was somehow mistaken and they had a receipt for the merchandise. I followed proper protocol, reported the incident, released the gentlemen as soon as I realized my mistake (they were detained for approx. 2 minutes total) with profuse apologies, they left in seemingly good humor. They were not handcuffed, I did not physically touch them in any way, I simply declared my status as security and asked to see their bags. They were very cooperative.
Regardless, policy is to discipline me for my mistake, which I understand and take responsibility for. While they have yet to officially let me know what the verdict is, generally for a first-time offense where proper steps were followed it's a written warning and you must take a remedial training class.
Once I know specifically what my punishment will be, I plan to call the departments I applied to and let them know what happened. My first question is, would this be the proper course of action?
My second question is, how big of a deal would it be? Is it enough to get them to rethink my application? I've never had a problem at this job before, never been fired from a job, and only written up once as a civilian at a high school job as an ice cream scooper (for improperly cleaning the floor) and once in the military for being late coming off a 96 hour liberty.
Thanks for your help.
I'm currently getting background investigated by a couple different local agencies here in PA. For the moment, however, I work at a local department store as undercover security. Earlier today at work, I made an apprehension on two individuals who I was 100% sure had stolen, but apparently, I was somehow mistaken and they had a receipt for the merchandise. I followed proper protocol, reported the incident, released the gentlemen as soon as I realized my mistake (they were detained for approx. 2 minutes total) with profuse apologies, they left in seemingly good humor. They were not handcuffed, I did not physically touch them in any way, I simply declared my status as security and asked to see their bags. They were very cooperative.
Regardless, policy is to discipline me for my mistake, which I understand and take responsibility for. While they have yet to officially let me know what the verdict is, generally for a first-time offense where proper steps were followed it's a written warning and you must take a remedial training class.
Once I know specifically what my punishment will be, I plan to call the departments I applied to and let them know what happened. My first question is, would this be the proper course of action?
My second question is, how big of a deal would it be? Is it enough to get them to rethink my application? I've never had a problem at this job before, never been fired from a job, and only written up once as a civilian at a high school job as an ice cream scooper (for improperly cleaning the floor) and once in the military for being late coming off a 96 hour liberty.
Thanks for your help.
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