can you be a felon

Audilia in Boston, Massachusetts said: Thank you for this info. I am very worried for my son, who is in his last year of college majoring in CJ. He was recently in a fight with someone he did not know, who picked a fight with him. It was self defense. The person he had the fignt with who initially started the altercation, was seriously hurt (he fell and hit his head on the sidewalk and was bleeding from his head), my son now is facing two felony charges a&b aggravated and a&b with a dangerous weapon(shod foot) My son denied that he used his foot, but admitted to punching the guy several times. We cannot afford a paid attorney and he was given a public defender. My son fears that he is unemployabl

Well he could go and get a certification of relief. it depend how long it happen? but he will be alright because i am a felony and i have certification and every time i go for goverment job. i made me a copy and put it with my application. so tell him it will be alright

Thank you for your response. I will let him know. Thanks again!

Audilia in Boston, Massachusetts said: Thank you for your response. I will let him know. Thanks again!

if he on probation or parole. he have to do his time and after that ask them for a certification of relief. he have to fill it out and maybe she a probation office and bring some paper to them. but everytime he fill out a form. make sure he check yes he have a felony and bring his certification or a copy of it. they will than look at this application and see that he did not lied on it. so everything will be al right. dont listening to some of these people on this page.

KAT in Seminole, Florida said: Doutful.You would be considered high risk.The only jobs you could get is road construction or fast food.You screw up once in life,even when it isn't your fault,you are screwed for life.America creates lifetime criminals because it doesn't give 2nd chances.

That's a powerful statement.

chuckie in Brooklyn, New York said: That is absolutely incorrect. A person is eligible to work in security with a felony in almost every state. If the state requires a license it can be issued under certain circumstances (rehabilitation certificates, certificates of restoration, restoration of civil rights certificates, certificates of good conduct) I have a felony and I am the Chief of Security in my firm and I am legally allowed to carry a Taser and a firearm because I have obatianed a rehabilitation certificate

How would I go about obtaining the rehabilitation certificate??

UCanDoIt in Bronx, New York said: I have 6 Felony convictions last one 10 yrs. ago I have a security license from NYS it can be done you just cant lie about it they will decide you have a like and 80% chance of getting it they dont screen all applications only the ones that seem to have inconsistencies if you send your dispositions and follow the app you will get it all states by Federal law are equal opportunity employers they cant discriminate but they can deny you for lying or any mistake on your application... AND THATS FACT

Hey my security license was suspended on 1/16/2006 because a misdemeanor 2nd degree can i be able to get it back if i try

Hey my security guard license was suspended 1/16/2006 for misdemeanor 2nd degree can i get it back if i try i have all the application in finger print done since 2006 but i never try cause i thought a will be denied.... Thank You, for your time

Andre..!!

Yup

I was wondering am i going to be able to work as a security Guard if I have a PI(public intoxication) on my record? I know on one of the question it asked if i have been convicted of a felony/crime withing the last 7 years? Will this answer be yes or no? I have only one public intoxication on my record and was in jail for like 4hrs or so...

chuckie in Brooklyn, New York said: That is absolutely incorrect. A person is eligible to work in security with a felony in almost every state. If the state requires a license it can be issued under certain circumstances (rehabilitation certificates, certificates of restoration, restoration of civil rights certificates, certificates of good conduct) I have a felony and I am the Chief of Security in my firm and I am legally allowed to carry a Taser and a firearm because I have obatianed a rehabilitation certificate

HEY...I AM N A SITUATION...I'M TRYING TO CONTACT A COMPANY THAT I CAN WORK FOR BECAUSE I HAVE A FELONY ALSO...I LIVE IN BROOKLYN NY..

chuckie in Brooklyn, New York said: A person with a felony is not automatically barred from being a security guard, bail enforcement/ fugitive recovery agent or private investigator.
If a person has a felony, they can apply to their state for a rehabilitation certificate. The certificate has many names in many states. Searching your state website will help with this. If a person has a felony these certificates basically say that you are rehabilitated and you are no longer a threat to society or a disreputable person. In New York especially. There are more than 1 million security guards and at least half of them have a criminal record and a guard license. Some states make it possible after certain periods of time and/or after going through a training or rehabilitation agency, but all in all yes, you can have a felony and be a security guard. It is actually illegal to be denied the job because you have the conviction. Also, you can retain you rights to carry firearms and your rights to hold public office (police officer, firefighter elected official, ect.). I am the Chief of my own Security firm. I have a felony conviction. I have had my rights restored. I have three college degrees in criminal justice. So it is possible to realize your dreams of having a good a and decent life if you fight for it.

I am proud of you. Keep it up.

if u have a misdemeanor in the state of n.y can u still get your security guard license

NathanNiel in Los Angeles said: Hi,

Felony is a punishable offense. The culprit can be sentenced to maximum of one year in prison. You can seek some legal advice in this matter as you are trying for a security kind of job.

This is incorrect you must have ment misdemeanor

chuckie in Brooklyn, New York said: That is absolutely incorrect. A person is eligible to work in security with a felony in almost every state. If the state requires a license it can be issued under certain circumstances (rehabilitation certificates, certificates of restoration, restoration of civil rights certificates, certificates of good conduct) I have a felony and I am the Chief of Security in my firm and I am legally allowed to carry a Taser and a firearm because I have obatianed a rehabilitation certificate

I hope you are right. I live in Texas and when I was 17teen I got a felony. It has been over 20 years ago. I have no more felonies. I do have a handful of misdemeanors. I am seeking to become a Security officer. I am enrolled in college pursuing a degree in Criminal Justice and I am going to enroll in the Security officer classes. This will all take place in about another two years. I have come to the point of giving up and changing my major and career choice. I want to work in the field so bad. If there is a chance then I will continue. Please tell me more on the road that you had to take to become so successful. Thank you.

I am seeking a degree in Criminal Justice and I plan to enroll into the Security training programs. I have a felony conviction from 20 years ago when I was 17teen. I live in Texas. I sure hope I am not wasting my time and money for I truely want to be a Security officer with a passion. I am open to any advice that can or will help me on my journey to improve my chances of getting licensed in ANY state. Thanks to all.

I was recently caught shoplifting from a supermarket and was arrested. Stupid move, I know, but I'm out of work and have a family to feed. I have a court date in April. My friend has agreed to lend me money towards my license so would the arrest affect me applying to get my security guard license next month?

Fmessedupmylife in Bronx, New York said: rEALLY? IM FROM THE BRONX CAN YOU HELP ME GET MY FIREARM LICENSE?

Your from the bronx, you dont need a license! ;o)

Can u have a misdemeanor and be a license security in new york city?

Big G in Woodbridge, Virginia said: @lookingforward in Chesapeake, Virginia

Sprry it has taken me so long to get back to you. I didn't hear about that situation in Newport News but it sounds like he didn't do his due diligence prior to opening this type of service. Well I have some things to add to everything I posted previously. Yes I am a convicted felon...yes I have been working as an unarmed security officer and project manager for a security company for almost a year now. I now have my right to bare arms restored...I have my concealed weapons permit and have completed and received my armed security officer credentials from DCJS!!! I even purchased my first handgun about a month ago.. All I can say is THERE IS A GOD!!!!!!!!!

well can i ask you for your help i am a conviceted felon and im trying to do the samething as you. i live in chesapeake myself and i will be off probation in 6months. i was woundering if you could guide me in the right direction.

chuckie in Brooklyn, New York said: That is absolutely incorrect. A person is eligible to work in security with a felony in almost every state. If the state requires a license it can be issued under certain circumstances (rehabilitation certificates, certificates of restoration, restoration of civil rights certificates, certificates of good conduct) I have a felony and I am the Chief of Security in my firm and I am legally allowed to carry a Taser and a firearm because I have obatianed a rehabilitation certificate

Thanks bro, bc all these other comments are surely discouraging. is there any way you can tell me what certificates i may need with a robbery charge, not violent. not a armed robbery.

BigLock2 in Park Forest, Illinois said: Not in all states. Some states go by the type of felony it is. I know I have one also. Illinois and some other Midwestern states bar you but, others like Connecticut go by what your charge was.

what if your felony was dropped to a gross misdemeanor like conspiracy to withdraw a deadly weapon?

dejop in Rockford, Illinois said: If you have a felony charge on your record you will not be able to get your security license. That is something that will unfortunately follow you. I have had my license for 12 years, that is one of the questions asked and if you lie it will be found because they do a complete background check on you as well. Sorry it is not good news.

I'm a class x felon I received my security license so yes you can get your security license

Can u get your security license if.you have a felony

but was not vilont it was felony vandilism?

Do not listen to these people. If you have a question about a felony in regards to a job, do not ask the internet. Every one of these people who said absolutely not do not know what they are talking about. I went directly to the Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation, who issue the PERC cards. I told them I was a felon and wanted to work as a security guard. The lady from PERC licenisng department told me to wait about 7 years from the conviction date, then to apply. She said to explain what I have done since being convicted and if they believe that I have demonstrated that I am trying to change my life they may issue me my PERC card anyways.

It doesnt matter what the felony is or whether or not you have a certificate of rehabilitation. And its called a Certificate of Relief From Civil Disablities, and if you have more than one violent felony conviction, the State of Illinois will not give you one and you must apply for a pardon to get it.

chuckie in Brooklyn, New York said: A person with a felony is not automatically barred from being a security guard, bail enforcement/ fugitive recovery agent or private investigator.
If a person has a felony, they can apply to their state for a rehabilitation certificate. The certificate has many names in many states. Searching your state website will help with this. If a person has a felony these certificates basically say that you are rehabilitated and you are no longer a threat to society or a disreputable person. In New York especially. There are more than 1 million security guards and at least half of them have a criminal record and a guard license. Some states make it possible after certain periods of time and/or after going through a training or rehabilitation agency, but all in all yes, you can have a felony and be a security guard. It is actually illegal to be denied the job because you have the conviction. Also, you can retain you rights to carry firearms and your rights to hold public office (police officer, firefighter elected official, ect.). I am the Chief of my own Security firm. I have a felony conviction. I have had my rights restored. I have three college degrees in criminal justice. So it is possible to realize your dreams of having a good a and decent life if you fight for it.

do you know if it is possible in tennessee?

Today I got my 8 hour course. Ive committed two felonies when i was under age, right now Im in the program that will dismiss my case upon completion. I still have an open case, but how can I get licenced if I wasnt convicted, but have an open case? Im really breaking my head, district attorney and the judge would help me if I knew exactly what is needed from them and how they can help. Someone please help me!

Ron in Bronx, New York said: This is false, I received a felony for a controlled substance and didnt get sentenced to a single day in prison..... Get your facts right.

this is true i got a felon charge never even seen the doors to prison

William in Buffalo, New York said: A felony is not a maximum of a year. People can get up to life in prison...

Felony is a minimum of a year.