In hiring process for CHP - Do I have a shot? Will time help?

[Rober0193]

I previously posted this same question in the Ask a Cop section. Please let me know which forum this question is better suited in.

I am currently in the hiring process with the California Highway Patrol. Everyone around me thinks/tells me I'll have an invite to the academy soon but it just doesn't seem real.

I am 26 years old. I've held my job as a technician at a Department of Defense sub-contractor company for 1 year and 3 months. No tickets/infractions/collisions/drug use in 3 years. But..

1. Multiple traffic infractions. 7 out of 8 tickets issued by CHP (speeding, etc.)
2. Multiple collisions
   • 19 years old with a Yamaha R6 (dumb decision)
   • Brakes went out on a 1995 Civic and coasted into someones rear bumper. Surprisingly no damage at all. Not even a paint scratch.
   • Hit a pedestrian coworker at 3-5mph turning into work parking lot in 2019. Witness stated pedestrian jumped in front of me. Found at fault.
3. Spotty employment history.
   • Never kept a job for longer than 6 months prior to the one I hold now. Left 6/8 jobs without notice.
4. Smoked marijuana approximately 200 times throughout 4 year span (18-21 years of age)
5. Self admitted driving under the influence (alcohol) at 19 years old.

I was previously disqualified from LAPD. The letter stated Decision Making and Judgment and Record Checks (employment, driving) as the reasons.

Do I have a shot? I have my background orientation and oral interview on the 21st of this month.

Needless to say, I learned my lesson and I've done everything in my power to make this dream of mine come true thus far. Thanks!!

[CCCSD]

You DO understand that the CHP is a drive the car kind of agency..?
Your record would DQ you at my agency.

You have issues.

[Rober0193]

You DO understand that the CHP is a drive the car kind of agency..?
Your record would DQ you at my agency.

You have issues.

Copy that!

I 100% get your take and stance on my post.

I can’t see myself no longer wanting this anytime soon and have to pursue this regardless. Only time and discipline coupled with consistency will tell if I’ll ever wear the badge.