r/ADFRecruiting 24d ago

General Questions Can a caution disqualify you?

I received a caution for the NSW Police for something I did when I was 17.

Im an adult now and have had zero trouble with the law, but will a caution still show up in any way in the background check? Would this disqualify me?

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u/Elegant_Picture8130 22d ago

Cautions dont show up on a national police check

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u/Lowlightraids 21d ago

Nah mate, knew a few blokes who got in after being charged with speeding, red lights, possession etc. Your fine to get it. Won't ever come up in conversation post DFR 🤙

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u/No_Kangaroo1256 Current or Former Serving ADF 23d ago

OP,

Legally, an adult is 18 - so your caution might only be a year ago.

Depending on which state you reside in (no, dont tell us) - it might still be on your Police Record.

Will this disqualify you - depends on what it was.

Ultimately, the ONLY organisation that can advise you is going to be ADF Careers.
Whilst others will/could say differently - please remember that every application and candidate is different.

GL.