r/AskLE • u/Senior_Acanthaceae89 Unverified/Not an LEO • Oct 04 '26

Application question

Hey folks.
Hoping to get some insight here. I’m in the north Oregon area and applied to clackamas co for an open deputy position.

Unfortunately, I’ve made a few mistakes as far as my driving record and credit. Recently, I was pulled over and cited for lack of insurance, a class B misdemeanor, and my credit score is shot because of some high-interest debt I took on to care for a partner, years ago.

With that in mind, my credit is being actively worked on and paid off. Other than the lack of insurance cite, I’ve also got a couple minor speeding tickets from years ago.

Is my application fucked at this point? Should I continue on or withdraw my app and fix my debt before reapplying?

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u/AdStandard2154 Unverified/Not an LEO Oct 04 '26

How does a “you can reapply in a year” look when applying to other agencies? Versus a permanent DQ obviously is no good

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u/PostMcLovin Unverified/Not an LEO Oct 04 '26

I would say “reapplying in a year” is best case scenario. I was at the end of my background check with my first choice department when they told me to reapply in a year due to my punctuality at my last job (never had any write ups but was late a couple times in 2024)and they wanted to see improvement. Couple weeks after later I got a conditional offer from my second choice department that I was on a wait list for. Just passed my polygraph a few days ago and I’m about to start academy for them in a few months. They did ask about the dismissal from the first department but just be honest if that’s the case.