BG, how far back?

[TRICKSTER]

^ You may have never smoked marijuana, but I think you have stolen something in your life. For example, have you ever got a water cup at a fast food place, and got soda instead?? Well, if you have, you have stolen something. How about taking a longer break at work than whats allotted? That's stealing time.
Anyway, this post is to inform that I have taken my polygraph. It was about 4 hours long, and exhausting since the room was extremely warm. Even the examiner was suffering a bit. Besides the fact that he took a phone call for about 15 mins during asking me questions before I was hooked up, it took a really long time. He said I had a reaction to 3 of the 25 questions. Lets just say, I now know why polygraphs are not accepted in courts. I have not been disqualified or anything. I could still be fine in the process. But, its discouraging that I have three "reactions" when that should not have been the case.

All I could do was say, I have told you everything honestly in regards to this, and its upsetting that I can have a reaction when I should not have.
I have no faith in polygraph tests.

When I was applying, I could honestly say no to all three questions, but that was a long time ago and I'm sure that I picked up a pen or pencil somewhere since then. As far as not being hired by the first place you apply, I was hired by the second agency that I applied with and the first one offered me a job while I was being put through the academy by the 2nd agency. As Retired said, be careful of absolute statements.

[code_blue]

How old are you, Vampy?

EDIT: Reason why I am asking is based on reading your posts, what and how you post, you appear to be in your early 20's. Part of me wants to say that you need to gain more life experience regardless of your actual age.

In all honesty, life isn't fair. It will never be and you can't control anything except your own actions. Take what you got and use it to grow into an ideal candidate.

[Vampyredark]

When I was applying, I could honestly say no to all three questions, but that was a long time ago and I'm sure that I picked up a pen or pencil somewhere since then. As far as not being hired by the first place you apply, I was hired by the second agency that I applied with and the first one offered me a job while I was being put through the academy by the 2nd agency. As Retired said, be careful of absolute statements.

Nothing absolute, I said I think he has stolen something. An absolute statement is something more like, "There is no oxygen in space." Moreover, I dont actually care if he has. Ill take the post down if it offends anyone, I just wanted to update. Thank you for your reply though. I am in the process of another agency, and I hope either one of these works out! But, my primary choice is the agency I just took the polygraph for. I will be bummed out if it does not work out.

[Vampyredark]

How old are you, Vampy?

EDIT: Reason why I am asking is based on reading your posts, what and how you post, you appear to be in your early 20's. Part of me wants to say that you need to gain more life experience regardless of your actual age.

In all honesty, life isn't fair. It will never be and you can't control anything except your own actions. Take what you got and use it to grow into an ideal candidate.

Thank you for your input! Im sorry, but I cannot reveal my age.
Based on your profile pic, I would assume you are in your early 20's.
I am still not disqualified. I am just bothered that polygraphs are not accurate according to my experience. However, I understand it is just a tool to help the agency determine their candidates. I do not know if other candidates did worse, or better than I.

[code_blue]

It wasn't a dig, but you took it that way. I asked a serious question. The average age that agencies look for is between 28-35 for the maturity/life experience factor.

Based on that response, "part of me" now becomes "all of me."

"... you need to gain more life experience..."

Your use of "profile picture on the internet to age assumption" to retort my "writing style to life experience assumption" proves my point. You seem immature and quick to reaction without thinking about the fallout of your action. I need to also point out that report writing is the life blood of law enforcement.

I am currently non-sworn, but well into the LE community with nearly a decade of experience as a supervisor for professional staff. I have interviewed quite a few people that wanted to join my agency and have rejected the majority of them due to lack of professionalism or inability respond correctly to questions.

My honest opinion of you from this experience is a "No, but feel free to submit a volunteer application."

Good luck to you.

EDIT: What I recommend to you if this doesn't work out is to put yourself through a modular academy at a nearby college. If you are already POST certified, you may increase your chances. Additionally, you will learn also a bit more about police work as well as gain valuable life experience.

[Che762x39]

Hi!

My question is, how long do BG generally go back? 10 years? 15? My whole life? I find that impossible.

That creepy kid in high school can still be a creepy guy in his 30s. You know the dude that your girlfriend always disliked?

Or what about giving a drunk driver a chance since it happened 10 years ago and the first year on the job he is busted again for DUI. Then you find out he has six unreported accidents which was alcohol related.

[Vampyredark]

Got a no thanks letter in the mail. Oh well, Ill have to try again.