In the letter given by HR, it states that the responses I gave for the PHQ show signs that it "is very unlikely that I would pass the background investigation" and that further I have not been completely eliminated from further consideration. I am scheduled for the Department Interview and Physical in late June and I plan to complete these steps. I really want to be a Police Officer. Can anyone give me advice? Should I be discouraged in my endeavors to join SFPD?
About Me: 22 year old female, ability to understand Spanish and Tagalog (can speak both languages with limited use of vocabulary). Once I figured out I wanted to obtain a career directed towards serving the community I changed my lifestyle – I cut ends with friends/acquaintances that had bad habits or would potentially put me in a bad situation. I’ve been conscious of my actions and have tried to stay clear of things that would jeopardize my background investigation.
The "Good":
*EMT-1 Certified through NREMT, SF County Clearance/Certification pending
*SFFD NERT (Neighborhood Emergency Response Team) Registered Volunteer until 12/08
*SFPD Community Police Academy Completed
*Guard Card and Baton Card cleared with BSIS
*A.A. in Psychology in progress (3/4 completed)
*A.S. in Fire Science Technology in progress (1/2 completed)
*IFPO Certified Protection Officer
*Currently employed with a Security Department, with para-military values and procedures, currently a Supervisor (job title Sergeant, will get promoted as a Lieutenant in the next month or so)
*Had 3 full time jobs in lifetime, promoted quickly due to strong work ethics and attitude
The "Bad":
*2 moving violations – 2 years ago for failure to yield to a pedestrian, 1 year speeding
*1 misdemeanor – PC 484a Petty Theft, resulted in termination at job. This incident occurred when I was 18 (October 2003). First offense, I was advised by my appointed county attorney that if I completed the required community service with the Sheriff’s Work Program the misdemeanor would not be on record. I completed the 72 hours and just found out that it’s on my record.
*Experimented with marijuana 3 times in lifetime, last tried 2 years ago
*Unknowingly smoked meth about 4 years ago
*Dated a minor (17) when I was 20.
Advice and comments are greatly appreciated. Thank You.
About Me: 22 year old female, ability to understand Spanish and Tagalog (can speak both languages with limited use of vocabulary). Once I figured out I wanted to obtain a career directed towards serving the community I changed my lifestyle – I cut ends with friends/acquaintances that had bad habits or would potentially put me in a bad situation. I’ve been conscious of my actions and have tried to stay clear of things that would jeopardize my background investigation.
The "Good":
*EMT-1 Certified through NREMT, SF County Clearance/Certification pending
*SFFD NERT (Neighborhood Emergency Response Team) Registered Volunteer until 12/08
*SFPD Community Police Academy Completed
*Guard Card and Baton Card cleared with BSIS
*A.A. in Psychology in progress (3/4 completed)
*A.S. in Fire Science Technology in progress (1/2 completed)
*IFPO Certified Protection Officer
*Currently employed with a Security Department, with para-military values and procedures, currently a Supervisor (job title Sergeant, will get promoted as a Lieutenant in the next month or so)
*Had 3 full time jobs in lifetime, promoted quickly due to strong work ethics and attitude
The "Bad":
*2 moving violations – 2 years ago for failure to yield to a pedestrian, 1 year speeding
*1 misdemeanor – PC 484a Petty Theft, resulted in termination at job. This incident occurred when I was 18 (October 2003). First offense, I was advised by my appointed county attorney that if I completed the required community service with the Sheriff’s Work Program the misdemeanor would not be on record. I completed the 72 hours and just found out that it’s on my record.
*Experimented with marijuana 3 times in lifetime, last tried 2 years ago
*Unknowingly smoked meth about 4 years ago
*Dated a minor (17) when I was 20.
Advice and comments are greatly appreciated. Thank You.
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