LAPD's "Initial background review"?

[frank8097]

In about 2 weeks time Im scheduled to do this background review that according to the letter I got says it will be about 3-4 hours. So my question is what will it be like? what will they ask me? What should I expect?

[gogogadget]

Here is your advice. Be honest and be prepared. You might get railroaded, meaning you might talk your self into a hole. The purpose of backgrounds is to weed people out who are not fit for the job.

You will get scenario questions, personal questions, background on your driving record, police encounters, drug use etc. Things that match what you answered via your questionare (PHS).

Just be able to account for everything they will ask.
Investigator: How many times have you smoked weed?
You: Once or twice.
Investigator: well what is it once or twice.

Other LEOs on here will have more detail on what to expect. This is what you need to know, be honest. It uncomfortable to have your personal life pryed into when you know your a good person. Good luck

Make sure to post how it went.

P.S. Im not LEO Ive been through the process for another department. Didnt get hired because of Laid off officers filling positions, which makes more sense then to hire a boot.

[Unit74]

Spill it all and dont try to minimize anything. They will go through your history word by word.

Dishonesty is a 100% disqualified.

[Will Goes Boing]

Yep, be honest, because if you're not they will find out through polygraph anyways.

[frank8097]

Well, if just telling the truth is all there is to it then I should do just fine. If anyone has more input I'd like to hear it. And I will let ya'll know how it went.

[Notorious]

It's the initial review of your background package. The BI will look it over and clarify it with you and ask more questions. Then you get to start the real background where you wait for months.

Good luck.

[VtotheZ]

Dont leave out ANYTHING! I was DQ'd because of a 2 write ups at previous employers that I had forgotten about 7 years ago. Completely my fault for not mentioning it, so even if you forget about something and they find it, you best have a good reason why you left it out, because 99% of the time your gone.

[MsEmmaPeel]

It will entail all information you have provided plus other things that came up. 3 to 4 hours sounds average; you will be asked to fill-up another form and write a short essay. be truthful to all your answers and do not act like your afraid to disclose everything. Good luck!

[760knox]

Good Luck! Let us know what happens!!!

[Lrchops]

HAHA! Years ago I went to LAPD for a background interview and drove my landcruiser into the underground garage! Had one of those long CB whip antennas and a 6" lift. I asked the attendant at the entrance booth if my cruiser would make it into the underground garage. he said, 'Yeah no problem' I drove in and the whip antenna shattered at least 12 flourecent lights! The background guy got a kick out of that!

[frank8097]

lmao Lrchops and thanks everyone, I'll let you all know how is goes.

[Notorious]

HAHA! Years ago I went to LAPD for a background interview and drove my landcruiser into the underground garage! Had one of those long CB whip antennas and a 6" lift. I asked the attendant at the entrance booth if my cruiser would make it into the underground garage. he said, 'Yeah no problem' I drove in and the whip antenna shattered at least 12 flourecent lights! The background guy got a kick out of that!

So... since you're still in Sactown, I am guessing you didn't get the job?

[retired]

If you have a juvie record and I am, of course, not saying you do, let them know. If you are under the impression it is sealed and not viewable to them, forget it; it is.

Good luck.

[Notorious]

If you have a juvie record and I am, of course, not saying you do, let them know. If you are under the impression it is sealed and not viewable to them, forget it; it is.

Good luck.

That goes for any record that may be expunged or sealed. When it comes to government backgrounds, there is no secret. It all shows up on your prints.

[cheesyhybrid]

The initial review is pretty easy going. It takes long because you fill out a packet with about 200 questions and must write paragraphs to explain some answers. Then youll meet a BI who will help you clarify anything you wrote that is hard to understand. This is nowhere near the "real" background interview you will have later... My anus is still bleeding from that one.