I'm from the L.A. area and I am in backrounds with LASD, but it looks as though I am going to be dq'd from a failed polygraph(not certain yet, but it's not looking great). I didn't lie and I do want a second chance to prove it, but not going to count on it that I will get one. Anyway my question is, is it a bad idea for me to apply to a large number of agencies? I sent applications to CDCR, LAXPD, Pasadena PD, CSUN PD, and one more I forgot lol. I've heard of the "snowball effect" where as it looks worse and worse each time you get a dq, thus making it harder and harder for yourself to get hired. Is this true? I am a 20 1/2 yr. old male with a spotless record, great emplyment history, never tried marijuana... The whole situation with LASD was really a wake up call that anything can happen at anytime, so I figured I would broaden my chances. Any input would be great, thanks in advance.
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Generally speaking, it seems logical that the more places you get DQ'ed from, the worse it may look. However, the attitude expressed to me by officers in my state is that the objective is to "get hired, no matter what...keep trying and don't give up...it's hard to get your foot in the door and many officers apply many places before getting that first commission..."
I think you should ask officers in your area how applying to multiple agencies is look upon. In my state, there are SO many agencies that applying multiple places is common practice. As a result of there being so many agencies here, each agency has the "luxury" of having thier own standards of acceptable qualifications and disqualifiers.
Good luck.If you can't be a good example -- then you'll just have to be a horrible warning.
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I've often encouraged folks not to limit themselves to one agency when applying. Needless to say, I can't address the issue that makes you think you failed the L.A. S. D. polygraph. But, in general, I would suggest that you not limit yourself to one agency. One word of caution though. If you DQ, and continue to DQ for the same reason, then you probably have an issue that would preclude your employment as a Peace Officer.
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Originally posted by PhilipCalI've often encouraged folks not to limit themselves to one agency when applying. Needless to say, I can't address the issue that makes you think you failed the L.A. S. D. polygraph. But, in general, I would suggest that you not limit yourself to one agency. One word of caution though. If you DQ, and continue to DQ for the same reason, then you probably have an issue that would preclude your employment as a Peace Officer.
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Originally posted by lee61897Generally speaking, it seems logical that the more places you get DQ'ed from, the worse it may look. However, the attitude expressed to me by officers in my state is that the objective is to "get hired, no matter what...keep trying and don't give up...it's hard to get your foot in the door and many officers apply many places before getting that first commission..."
I think you should ask officers in your area how applying to multiple agencies is look upon. In my state, there are SO many agencies that applying multiple places is common practice. As a result of there being so many agencies here, each agency has the "luxury" of having thier own standards of acceptable qualifications and disqualifiers.
Good luck.
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Originally posted by equinox137were you, in fact, dq then???
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You are right about the snowball effect but within reason. Failing the poly is not uncommon but it depends on what part you failed. Non-disclosure is a lot worse than simply showing deception. Applying to places within the relative area is not a bad thing, nor is it a bad idea. If LASO doesn't hire you, i'm sure someone else will.
It becomes a problem when there are inconsistencies between the different departments (they do share details) and when you start applying for places all over the place. It tends to appear as though the applicant is desperate. In your case with them being all pretty much within a smaller radius, I'd say you are fine.
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Originally posted by MirrainYou are right about the snowball effect but within reason. Failing the poly is not uncommon but it depends on what part you failed. Non-disclosure is a lot worse than simply showing deception. Applying to places within the relative area is not a bad thing, nor is it a bad idea. If LASO doesn't hire you, i'm sure someone else will.
It becomes a problem when there are inconsistencies between the different departments (they do share details) and when you start applying for places all over the place. It tends to appear as though the applicant is desperate. In your case with them being all pretty much within a smaller radius, I'd say you are fine.
EDIT: They said I reacted to question, so it was not non-disclosure.Last edited by chrisfnrb7; 04-10-2007, 11:29 PM.
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