How long should one wait? Law Enforcement Employment [DUI Related]?

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I began the hiring process for my local PD and Sheriff Dept.


I subsequently was arrested for suspicion of DUI a few months ago. As a result of that, I withdrew from the process to wait till the final outcome.

In the event my case does not get filed by the DA and ultimately gets dismissed.

Thus far it has been 3 months since and still not filed, there is a statute of 1 year to file.

How long should one wait to resume the process?

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  1. todd212 says:
    June 29, 2010 at 4:04 am

    An acutal DWI, within 3-5 years, is normally an automatic disqualifier in the employment process for any department.

    Wait for about one year and try again.

    Good luck.

  2. Mike says:
    June 29, 2010 at 4:04 am

    I would wait that one year and see what happens. No department will hire a candidate that is potentially facing criminal charges.

  3. toneykuhnz says:
    June 29, 2010 at 4:04 am

    In most states the statute of limitations for being formally charged for DUI or OWI is 1 year. You can continue in your process now but you must make sure the department knows about your pending charge. Your DUI charge is not criminal because it is your first offense (1st offenses are non-criminal in my state). When they conduct a background on you and the charge has not yet been formally conducted, then it will not show up but then later, if you are charged within the year, you won’t be hired because you didnt’ tell them…thats a big no no.
    If i were you, I would wait a year and see if the charges are filed. Contact the DA’s office and see if the charge is going to be carried out for your knowledge and convenience. If they are then dont continue in your process, if they arent then go ahead and continue.
    HOWEVER, with that on your record if it does get charged, you wont be hired. Wait it out and see, thats my best advice.

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