Looking For Advice - becoming An Electrician With A Criminal Record

[Devonchris]

That's good news. You must have impressed your employer. Good luck with your apprenticeship and your career.

You should consider joining the trainee section. I believe there is loads of info and people there which could help with your college work etc.

 

[MJPD29]

Good luck mate keep the head down hope it goes well for you

 

[FatAlan]

The only profession that’s left where you can get away with lying these days is politics, which is why this country is in a mess. If you make a mistake, admit it and people will respect you. Most of the ---- that is coming out in the news these days is due to people making mistakes and then lying to cover it up.

 

[Baddegg]

Good for you mate and good luck for the future,every day is a step closer to where you want to be!

 

[oracle]

The only people without a criminal record are those who were never found out or caught. No difference between stealing a penny or a hundred pounds!

Chin up and do your best to be a good electrician!

 

[oracle]

You want to work in the building trade mate not join the Rozzers, no one care about your criminal convictions and most won’t even ask.

My son interviewed for a job with the MET. They don't reject you on the basis of a criminal offence as long as you tell them about it. Except for kerb crawling, which is unforgivable to them.

 

[FatAlan]

Kerb crawling used to be an integral part of the job from what I remember. Late turn CID was normally spent in the pub so it was the only way most detectives could find their way home

 

[oracle]

Read my post as APPLICANTS cannot be accepted if previously been convicted of kerb crawling.

Once on the job the police can do anything they want, they may enforce the law but consider themselves to be above it.

 

[Deleted account]

I have employed a fellow and continue to now and again with a drug conviction as a labourer, but his conviction was 25 years ago with 25 years proof that he is no longer a criminal.

I would not employ any one who has a criminal record unless they have proven over a long period of time (15years or more) that there criminal days are over. And even then I would employ someone else over them even if they where the better candidate.

There are and should be consequences of criminal behaviour.

 

[oracle]

I have employed a fellow and continue to now and again with a drug conviction as a labourer, but his conviction was 25 years ago with 25 years proof that he is no longer a criminal.

I would not employ any one who has a criminal record unless they have proven over a long period of time (15years or more) that there criminal days are over. And even then I would employ someone else over them even if they where the better candidate.

There are and should be consequences of criminal behaviour.

Surely the prison sentence was the consequence and the debt to society paid in full .

I'm sure everyone wishes they could go back and undo something, but we just have to get on with our lives .

 

[telectrix]

OPis in London, so should be OK as they are all criminals down there.
Krays, Maxwell, Livingstone, the blairs, bankers, politicians, .......SWD. ..

 

[FatAlan]

Read my post as APPLICANTS cannot be accepted if previously been convicted of kerb crawling.

Once on the job the police can do anything they want, they may enforce the law but consider themselves to be above it.

Bit of an old hat attitude I’m afraid. Police spend more time and energy investigating themselves these days. They’ve taken so much criticism due to the cover up culture that existed 20 to 30 years ago (thats still current in politics) that as a officer you only have to sneeze or be slightly un PC to get kicked out. If they commit a criminal offence the book is thrown at them and they will get a more severe sentence than anyone else.

 

[oracle]

I was crossing the road and a police car cruised right into the cycle box. I tapped on the window and reminded the lady officer that it carried £100 fine and 3 points. She swore at me and drove off.

Another time I pulled one over and asked him why he ran the compulsory stop. He got out and threatened me with wasting police time.

 

[Matt24]

My son interviewed for a job with the MET. They don't reject you on the basis of a criminal offence as long as you tell them about it. Except for kerb crawling, which is unforgivable to them.

Dont think they'd go for a lad who has done a 4 stretch for GBH. Could be wrong though.

Not that I would want to be a copper or a screw.

Some coppers are OK but I think most get off on the power. When I got out of prison I got stopped by the community copper any time he saw me. When Istarted the kitchen job I would be coming home late and would get stopped sometimes for any reason they wanted.I can see why people hate them.

 

[Matt24]

I have employed a fellow and continue to now and again with a drug conviction as a labourer, but his conviction was 25 years ago with 25 years proof that he is no longer a criminal.

I would not employ any one who has a criminal record unless they have proven over a long period of time (15years or more) that there criminal days are over. And even then I would employ someone else over them even if they where the better candidate.

There are and should be consequences of criminal behaviour.

ink thats fair but alot of people like that. People can and do change definitely in 15 years. People do stupid stuff especially when they are young but if they dont get a chance they are much more likely to get into trouble again and back inside.

And there are consequences . Foe me it was being locked up for 2 years and whatever people think prison is no holiday camp.

Even now on license its always a chance that I can be recalled to finish off the 4 years. Ive only been arrested once since getting out over something stupid and they were winfing me up big time about being recalled to prison.

And even after the license period I have to declare my conviction for another 7 tears. Thats a long time. I dont think you should have to declare it after the sentence is done ynless you are back in court for something else.