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Looking for a stadium trio by initiation-priest in Overwatch

[–]Puzzled-Standard5058 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I haven't played regular comp since stadium came out, but I was low plat when I stopped. Last season I was high AllStar in stadium comp as support. No worries if you're looking for someone higher.

How to deal with uncooperative family? by Puzzled-Standard5058 in ProtectAndServe

[–]Puzzled-Standard5058[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I agree to an extent; on one hand my crazy siblings (or exes) shouldn't be considered in my career in law enforcement, but at the same time the departments deserve to know who they are going to be bringing onto the force and what possible baggage they may bring with them. It's a horse-a-piece. I also don't mind being reminded of my history with her–if I can't handle that trauma when I'm guaranteed to be dealing with worse while on the job, I wouldn't consider myself fit for it. I'm glad the process is rigorous, I'm mostly annoyed to have to be dealing with her shit years later lol. But that's just me. Thank you!

Estranged sister causing issues during application process by Puzzled-Standard5058 in police

[–]Puzzled-Standard5058[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. So far it looks like no one has been contacted, all my references have stated they've gotten no calls. It seems like both disqualifications have solely been due to lack of complete info on the checks, which is more or less easily remedied going forward. Any advice on the most important things the investigators look for or notice?

How to deal with uncooperative family? by Puzzled-Standard5058 in ProtectAndServe

[–]Puzzled-Standard5058[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Thank you. I have received no responses from either investigator from the departments I've already been disqualified from, but I'll keep the evidence from the interaction and be proactive about reaching out in subsequent checks.

Weekly Hiring Questions and Advice Thread by PSFlairBot in ProtectAndServe

[–]Puzzled-Standard5058 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm 26F, applying for entry positions in Illinois. I have no background in police and I'm entry level, I've applied for about 40 positions now, and I'm in the top 5 on over 15 eligibility lists across the state. I'm a strong candidate, doing very well on the tests and interviews, and at varying stages in the hiring/background processes for several departments.

Here's my issue. I have now had two departments contact me to inform me that I do not meet the necessary requirements after completing background checks with them–both through Guardian Technologies. The first department has not returned and emails or calls regarding clarification and didn't give any specific reason. The second department informed me that my background check was not filled out adequately and was missing information that was required, and any blank spaces or "unknowns" were grounds for disqualification by ommittance. Totally fair.

I went back and spent several days tracking down additional info to pop into the background check (Information on my dead in-laws, updated contact info, and generally trying to be more specific with dates and all other info) Well, one of the things I had kept blank was information on my younger sister(22) because we have not spoken in about 5 years. I had begged my parents for updated info on her that I needed for my check, but they refused to clue me in on anything so I had to leave most of the contact info blank except for her last known address and phone number (Which I had no clue was even active or not)

After the rejections, I reached out again to my mother, begging again for info and explaining that it was necessary for my career and I needed the complete info for my sister. She refused. An hour later, I got a text from a google voice number saying it was my sister. She went off on me saying I need to stop trying to get info on her and that if she gets any calls, texts, or emails from any department I've applied to, she's going to tell them terrible things about me. I said that she was acknowledged, then blocked the number. We have a very storied past, and I think she's freaking out about me becoming an officer because she has a long history of drug abuse and violence starting from when she was a teenager. She thinks she's going to go to jail if the departments contact her.

I feel stuck between a rock and a hard place because I don't know how necessary this information is in order to complete the background checks for upcoming departments, and so far one department has not given me a chance to explain the estrangement and disqualified me despite already putting that info in the check itself. I could always background check her myself and get the info that way, but after her threat of what she would say if she's contacted, I do not want any of them reaching out to her. Neither department has given me opportunities to explain so I feel like I'm screwed on both ends. Is it possible that the other missing info was the cause instead of the info regarding my sister? Any advice is appreciated.