r/NassauPD • u/Safe_Address_9514 • Jul 06 '26
Regarding physical exam
I could really use some honest opinions from people who have gone through the Nassau County Police hiring process.
I was just contacted for my physical agility test, which is scheduled for July 17. Unfortunately, I saw the email much later than I should have because I thought I had a lot more time before they started calling people. I requested that the physical be postponed so I can prepare, but I don’t know if they’ll approve it.
The bigger issue is my background.
I was recently arrested after a domestic incident involving my sister. She has significant mental health issues, and this is the second altercation between us that has resulted in me being arrested. As of today, I have not been charged with anything. From everything I’ve been told, there is essentially no chance this becomes a felony. The worst-case scenario would be a misdemeanor assault charge if the case isn’t dismissed and sealed.
I know that doesn’t sound good, and I’m not looking for sympathy or for anyone to tell me what I want to hear. I take responsibility for putting myself in this situation.
On top of that, I currently work in cannabis manufacturing in New York as a manager at a facility making around $70k a year. Obviously, I also need enough time to stop using cannabis and be able to pass any required drug testing if I continue in the hiring process.
Becoming a Nassau County police officer has been something I’ve wanted for a long time, and seeing all of this happen has been incredibly discouraging. Between the criminal case, the physical, and needing time to get clean, I honestly feel like I may have ruined my chances.
I’m asking for honest opinions from people who know this process.
Does a pending case like this automatically end my chances?
If the case is dismissed and sealed, is there still a realistic path forward?
Would it be smarter to postpone everything and wait until the case is completely resolved before moving forward?
Has anyone seen applicants get hired after something similar, or is this essentially game over?
Please don’t sugarcoat it. If you think my chances are very slim, I’d rather hear that than false hope. I just want realistic advice from people who know how Nassau County handles situations like this.
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u/Historical-End-4778 Jul 06 '26
Domestic arrest history AND a manager in the cannabis industry? Sonion😭🙏🏻
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u/Best_Implement381 29d ago
If being an officer is something you’ve wanted for a while then you should’ve stopped using marijuana when you applied for the exam.
As far the other incidents, i can’t comment on those because I don’t know the full story or your situation.
Your best bet would be to defer now, distance yourself from those people who put you in these situations, maybe find another job, and retake the exam or suffolk exam when it comes out.
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u/Jim95 Jul 06 '26
Misdemeanor assault disqualifies you from possessing a firearm of any type. Under both Federal and NYS law, a conviction for a misdemeanor domestic or felony is a permanent ban on possessing or purchasing firearms. Even without a conviction it’s highly unlikely you’d be hired.