Q: I was forced to resign almost 3 years ago from my Department as a Reserve Police Officer. Can I go back to them?
I made the mistake of writing down hours that I never worked and I regret it until this day. I have grown, learned my lesson and just want to have a successful career as a Reserve Police Officer. I was forced to resign but I am wanting to know if I can still ask for a spot at the department back or if I can still reapply with the same department? Or is It out of the question?
I still maintain a good relationship with most officers and everyone at this department.
Thank you
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Make an appointment to see the Chief. When you meet with him/her, lay it all out for him/her and make your case for being considered as a return on a probationary status for six months, and gauge the response you get.
Be prepared to explain what you've done to make amends for your mistake(s), and how you have learned from the intervening time and what it has taught you in terms of your growth. Perhaps it might be a good idea to prepare a written statement for your own review in preparation for such a meeting. Keep that confidential and don't share it with anyone. Above all else, be unfailingly honest in your review, then ponder that for a time. Then when you are ready, contact the department and see about getting an appointment with the Chief.
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The answer to your question will depend entirely on the employer. There is no law that requires the employer to act one way or the other in this situation. That said, it would be my guess that you have a very large issue to overcome and it is unlikely the employer will allow someone back who was found to have been essentially stealing time/money. That is the kind of thing that usually ends up with a "do not hire" notation in the file.
Good luck to you.
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A: I agree with the wise approach suggested by Mr. Fazzi. I would add that you will need to prepare a very strong case of rehabilitation. Law enforcement jobs are very strict about dishonesty and theft. Nevertheless, there is no legal barrier to you reapplying.
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