Will las vegas nevada police dept. hire me if I have been to jail?

Is it possible to become a police officer when you have been to jail for moving violations?
The tickets weren't paid until 5 warrants for arrest were issued and the person was put in jail for ignoring the law for a few years. tickets were for speeding, no insurance no registration and finally a suspended license. they also have neglected tickets in another state. I think not, but what do you think or know for sure?

weapon_30

Traffic Warrants are not considered "Crimes". On job applications you will see a question asking if you have ever been convicted of a crime. Your answer to this question would be NO.

Now when police departments hire, they ask everything....crimes, tickets, fines...Your best interest would be to tell them everything. As far as it from keeping you from getting hired, I don't think it would outright disqualify you. I would call the departments Human Resources or Recruitment office and ask. Each agency has different hiring guidlines.

JIM

5 warrants? There is no chance as the warrants clearly indicate a total lack of respect for the law.

David

Most likely not, someone else has stated that it shows complete lack for care or respect for the law.

anonymouse

I don't think it would statutorily hinder their employment but it would demonstrate a lack of personal responsibility and a disdain for authority. They will want officers that aren't afraid to make a decision and stick with it/see it through but they want someone who will follow department guidelines and policies on how to complete certain actions and follow the law in how they do the job.

Bandit

I think the biggest problem you encounter is your ability to be insured. Officers drive state & city vehicles, so having points against your license might be a bad thing. The best thing to do is submit an application and see if they kick it back for this. I cannot tell you for sure though..

i doubt it

Brad A

Absolutely Not.

Texas Star

Not a chance.

LVPD has over 1000 applications for every job opening.

They have the ability to be very choosy.

Someone who has been arrested for traffic violation might be eligible but will be on the bottom of the list... and will never be hired

m0rdecai

no...

Dog

ask them and find out

Broncos Boy Mat

They like that, what happends in Vegas - Stays in Vegas.

Jiten M

sure,they would be more than happy to take people like u with criminal backgrounds on there team.