Automatic DQ v.s. DQ

[aviator]

I'm hearing some people talk about the Automatic DQ and others about DQ alone. From what I understand, the only things that are automatic DQ are felony convictions.... Is it safe to say that if none of the aforementioned items are true then being DQ'd is highly unlikely?

I know (almost) everyone has advised me to apply and I definitely am going to do so! These are just things where I'm curious what other's have to say.

EDITED for content by dw

[G-Man]

i am unsure of the exact question here, but you can still get DQ'ed for a variety of reasons other than those (although those are the most common). as your BI talks to people (references, co-workers, supervisors, neighbors, etc), if they see or hear things they want to talk to you about that seem to be interest to them and you don't tell them the whole story you can be DQ'ed.

just remember, like any other officer, they are not going to ask you questions about certain events they don't already know the answers to.

[dw]

What you're hearing about automatic disqualifications is not entirely correct, as some of the issues you mentioned are NOT reasons for automatic disqualification while others, which were not cited, are. In any event, I've removed all mention as specific guidelines, accurate or not, will not be discussed here.

To answer your question, absolutely not. The Department is required by law to investigate your honesty, integrity, moral character, responsibility, judgment, thoroughness, and accuracy, to name a few. An applicant that does not possess the characteristics required of a CHP Officer will be disqualified. Very few things in law enforcement are clear-cut, and hiring is not one of them. People are just that -- people, and must be evaluated as human beings. Relatively speaking, there are few "automatic disqualifiers" in respect to other issues that may result in a more "general disqualification."

Dude, relax. Seriously. I know you're only trying to understand the system and how things work, but my advice to you would be spend the same amount of time learning about the Department -- what we do and how we do things (aside from the hiring process). Knowledge of the Department will assist you in your QAP Interview.

[WannaBeaChippie]

I got disqualified last week for having some issues, I didn't lie about anything and my BI told me that there are some things I have to take care of before I could continue on. Most of it was financial, is this going to hurt me maybe a year from now when all the things are fixed?:confused::

[snowdog]

I got disqualified last week for having some issues, I didn't lie about anything and my BI told me that there are some things I have to take care of before I could continue on. Most of it was financial, is this going to hurt me maybe a year from now when all the things are fixed?:confused::

Not an easy queston to answer WannaBe without knowing all of the issues causing the DQ or how bad the finance issues were/are. I would recommend that you fix the financial problems, work on the others and when you get ready to reapply, ask yourself "Did I do everything possible to make myself a viable candidate, and has enough time passed to minimize my previous issues"?
Good luck, I hope everything works out.

[aviator]

"Did I do everything possible to make myself a viable candidate, and has enough time passed to minimize my previous issues"?

That raises an interesting question, although I am aware that the answer may vary depending on the type of offense. How much time is generally considered "enough," when considering past offenses.

[snowdog]

Depends on the offense. Some are more serious than others and it's a case by case issue. I don't think anyone can give a blanket answer to the question.

[PeckerHead]

I'd be willing to bet your BI told you to wait a certain length of time before you reapply. If they didn't call them and ask. Even though your anxious to start your career, don't kill your chances by applying to soon. Remember, your going to have to explain your DQ to the QAP panel. If you jump in to soon,they might not feel you've waited long enough to rectify your past issue(s) that got you DQ'ed in the first palce. That might result in a lower QAP score which will keep you out of backgrounds.


Remember, people who have experienced things in the past can better understand and empathize with those they come in contact with in the future.