| Automatic Disqualifiers |
The following are automatic disqualifiers. Applicants should not apply to become a Fish and Wildlife Officer if any of the following are true. |
Driving |
- One or more traffic crime convictions in last 5 years (DUI, Suspended, Reckless, etc.)
- Suspension of driver's license within past 5 years.
- Pattern of traffic violations and/or auto accidents in the past five years.
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Drug Use |
- Illegal use of ANY controlled substance while employed in a criminal justice capacity.
- Pattern of illegal use of prescription medication.
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Criminal Activity |
- Any adult felony conviction.
- Any criminal conviction while employed in a criminal justice capacity.
- Conviction for any crime under a domestic violence statute.
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Employment |
- Dishonorable discharge from the United States armed forces.
- Falsification of the application, personal history questionnaire, or any other forms during hiring process.
- Previous revocation or denial of any CJTC/POST certified status, or suspension of current CJTC/POST certified status.
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Financial |
- Failure to pay income tax or child support.
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Other |
- Exposed tattoos which cannot be covered by a standard uniform of the day.
- Any conduct or pattern of behavior that would tend to disrupt, diminish or otherwise jeopardize public trust in the law enforcement profession.
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Possible Disqualifiers |
Careful review of the following records and activities will occur and may result in disqualification. |
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- Applicant's driving record
- History of illegal drug use, sale, and/or manufacture.
- Adult misdemeanor convictions
- Juvenile felony convictions
- Current credit accounts, or unresolved accounts in collection
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