Disqualifiers

Disqualifiers include but are not limited to the following:

• Having a conviction for, being under indictment for, or currently charged with any felony offense.
• Having a conviction for or currently charged with any misdemeanor offense involving moral turpitude.
• Having a conviction for driving under the influence (DWI or DUI).
• Is not currently under indictment for any criminal offense.
• Is not prohibited by state or federal law from operating a motor vehicle.
• Having a conviction or history of Family Violence.
• Has not been discharged from any military service under less than honorable conditions including: specifically; (A) under other than honorable conditions; (B) bad conduct; (C) dishonorable; or (D) any other characterization of service indicating bad character.
• Having had a law enforcement commission license denied by final order, revoked or having voluntarily surrendered your license to avoid suspension.
• Discharged from any commission or recruit position within a law enforcement agency for disciplinary reasons, resigning to avoid suspension or discharge or having resigned during a disciplinary investigation without final judgment being rendered.  These issues will be reviewed on a case by case basis to determine continuing eligibility in the hiring process.
• Discharged from any city, county, state, federal or private corrections institution for disciplinary reasons to avoid suspension or discharge, or having resigned during a disciplinary investigation without a final judgment being rendered. These issues will be reviewed on a case by case basis to determine continuing eligibility in the hiring process.
• History of sustained Internal Affairs complaints or behavior that indicates poor conduct.
• Unacceptable driving record or currently classified as a habitual violator.
• No more than 3 (Convictions or Guilty Pleas) moving violations within 36 months of application. Moving violations that are dismissed with a defensive driving class are not counted as a moving violation.
• Drivers license suspension for any reason that indicates poor driving behavior- Up to 5 years from the time of suspension to application.
• Unstable credit history; this includes (A) a consistent history of issuance of bad checks; (B) history of delinquent payments; (C) not meeting financial obligations. Credit history will be reviewed on a case by case basis to determine continuing eligibility in the hiring process.
• If you are prohibited by state or federal law from possessing firearms or ammunition.
• Failure to meet application process deadlines.
• Must pass a Polygraph, Medical, Psychological screening and Drug Test screening.
• Making false statements, being deceptive by statement or omission in the hiring and selection process will be a permanent disqualifier.
• Failure to keep appointment(s) or provide documentation related to the hiring process. At least 24 hour prior notice for rescheduling of appointments is required to avoid disqualification unless otherwise specified.
• Selling any controlled substance or dangerous drugs is a permanent disqualifier.
• Using a controlled substance or dangerous drug illegally within a designated time period from date of application. Disqualification is not an automatic permanent disqualifier but depending on the substance used and frequency of use disqualification time will vary.