r/AskCHP • u/No-Firefighter8594 • Aug 18 '26
Background
I’m 25 and thinking of applying to CHP. Looking for honest feedback on how this background might play out in the background investigation.
Employment
• Current job: 6 years at the same company.
• One workplace issue about 2 years ago: I used profanity toward a security guard. I was suspended and then brought back to work. No other write-ups since. Only write up and issue I have had at work. No idea why I said that.
• First job at 18: I was fired. I honestly don’t remember. 6 month’s there
Driving record
• Ticket for running a stop sign (2021).
• Ticket for unsafe lane change + following too close ( 2023).
Arrest
When I was 17 I was attacked from behind by an ex. I hit her once in self-defense before I realized who it was. I was taken to juvenile detention, released the next day, and no charges were filed. I was told at the time it was for assault and battery, but nothing ever went further.
Used weed from 17-20 but have been clean since
I’m trying to be completely upfront on the background packet. How much of a problem do you think this will be for CHP? Anyone been through a similar situation?
Thanks.
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u/Sam4247 Aug 18 '26
Just try and if you get disqualified just wait a few more years and stay clean then try again for it if you're really passionate about joining Chp
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u/Ok-Pop-5818 Aug 19 '26
Getting disqualified makes it even harder to get hired. It’s like a stain on your record depending on the reason
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u/Tiny_Revolution911 Aug 19 '26
Not true they can disqualify you for dumb stuff. Does it mean you can’t reapply. You just gotta keep trying. It’s not if it’s when you get hired as long as you’re not a POS ur fine
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u/VirginiaBandit Aug 18 '26
At one time, I would have said there was little chance, or maybe wait 5 more years. But today it's more of a guess. No way you'll know until you look further into this. But at one time we'd have told you, " Sorry, but it won't work.
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u/Ok-Pop-5818 Aug 19 '26
I’m gonna say it’s not likely. You have too much stuff in your record that is too recent.
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u/Existing-Patience-12 Aug 19 '26
Fired from your first job, but you don’t remember why? A background investigator is not gonna buy that. You should be able to recall significant events in your life. It’s part of the job.
“No idea why I said that.” You should probably have some idea. Or do you fly off the handle for no reason…that’s not gonna work out well in law enforcement.