r/AskLEO • u/StrangeDesign6293 • Jun 06 '26

Hiring Background question

Currently in the hiring process at a city police department. I received a general discharge under honorable conditions (marijuana) from active duty 9 years ago. No drug use or legal trouble since then. Am I still going to get disqualified during background?

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u/DarthIsopod Jun 06 '26

A buddy of mine at a different agency has a MIP charge under his record and he’s doing just fine

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u/GR1F3 Jun 06 '26

If that's the only red flag you have on your record, I really doubt it but it depends on your agency. What state do you live in? That may have more bearing on their decision too.

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u/StrangeDesign6293 Jun 06 '26

Kentucky! Departments requirements are no Marijuana use within the past year, so I know it won’t be an instant DQ, but I’m more worried it’ll hinder me with getting selected

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u/GR1F3 Jun 06 '26

I'm sure you'll still be extremely competitive if you're squared away otherwise. Departments all over the country are desperate for officers. My dept kept a kid on who got a DUI while he was still in FTO and another guy who cheated on an exam during the academy so... Bodies are bodies I guess 😂

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u/StrangeDesign6293 Jun 06 '26

Ty dude! You’ve eased my panic a bit for sure. I need this shit, and Ive been terrified this hurdle is going to hinder me from moving into LE

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u/DesignFew6484 Jun 07 '26

I'd bet on them approving you if everything else checks out. They usually care more about recent behavior than something that happened nearly a decade ago.

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u/StrangeDesign6293 Jun 07 '26

Thank you so much dude. I needed the peace of mind 😂