I was 18 years old.. I had a big fight with a my ex boyfriend... I was arrested because he had bruises an I did not.. I did not have a lawyer... I was young an stupid.. I plead guilty... I am now 28 an I want to become a parole officer will this conviction effect me

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Originally Posted by jessmex2004

I plead guilty...I am now 28 an I want to become a parole officer will this conviction effect me

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Hello jess:

Yes. I don't know if it'll STOP you, but you'll have to answer questions about it.

excon

In my area, NY, you will not be hired. I would think a PO with "experience" would be valuable. The State does not agree.

No, a domestic violence stops you from being able to carry a weapon, ( most areas , all that I know of) It stops you from becoming POST certfied in your state, which is reqired because this is a law enforcement position.

Also this is a very very competitive position. About 100 applications or more for any one slot.
Correctional officers and police offficers see this often as a promotion, as to many counseolors and others.

At a min you will need a college degree, ( often in counselor or social work) and a few years as a police or military.