Profile For Seth A.

Ok maybe, it's more than a consideration. So here's the reason for this post, a couple of years ago when I was in the Marines I got kicked out for drug related charges, I've done a couple background checks on myself, as well as through my state. I haven't been able to pull anything up concerning those charges. I wasn't planning on doing anything for the state and hadn't really considered HazMat transport. So my question is do you think a company would hire me?

Here is the main problem. Because of your background of being in the military you will have to provide you DD214. Not sure if all companies require this but I know all the companies I have worked for require the DD214 to prove military background and to show weather or not it was honorable or dishonorable discharge. I am not sure what info is included in the DD214 (full service record I think) including this one thing that I looked up........

Separation information (date and type of separation, character of service, authority and reason for separation and separation and reenlistment eligibility codes).......

So I would be prepared to tell the truth cause the military will be sure to list the reason why behind your discharge. This will work the same as if you had something on your criminal background.

So my best advice is to be completely honest. Not sure how common it is but I have seen a few guys over the years not land a job due to their discharge status of dishonorable. Something to be aware of.

Thanks for getting back to me, my discharge wasn't honorable nor was it dishonorable, I was in between. When I looked up my re-enlistment codes and type of separation it said it was a court martial for drugs, and it was. I just popped hot a urinalysis, I was young and dumb, and from what I've read military convictions don't have an equivalent to a civilian charge, ie what I did, that it doesn't show on the civilian side.

Ok maybe, it's more than a consideration. So here's the reason for this post, a couple of years ago when I was in the Marines I got kicked out for drug related charges, I've done a couple background checks on myself, as well as through my state. I haven't been able to pull anything up concerning those charges. I wasn't planning on doing anything for the state and hadn't really considered HazMat transport. So my question is do you think a company would hire me?