Thinking of Applying for a CSI or Law Enforcement Job?

If you're planning to apply for a position in law enforcement, forensic science, or crime scene investigation, the background check process can feel intimidating—and for good reason.

This stage of the hiring process is where many qualified, well-meaning candidates are unexpectedly disqualified.

But here's what most people don't realize: many of these disqualifications are preventable.

Through my years of teaching and mentoring aspiring forensic professionals, I’ve seen countless candidates stumble, not because they were unfit for the role, but because they were simply unprepared for what’s asked during a background investigation.

In this post, I’ve listed seven of the most common mistakes that can cost you your dream job.

Here are 7 mistakes that disqualify great candidates (and how to avoid them):

🚫 Not disclosing past mistakes

🚫 Messing up your Personal History Questionnaire

🚫 Questionable social media posts

🚫 Poor financial history

🚫 Awkward or unprepared interview answers

🚫 Weak references

🚫 Assuming the process is quick and easy

The truth? Most of these can be fixed with the right guidance. That’s why I’m hosting a 1-day workshop this July:

Background Checks: What to Expect and How to Pass One

✅ Learn what investigators look for

✅ Avoid common disqualifiers

✅ Get confident in answering tough questions

✅ Receive a Certificate of Completion

📍 In-person | 💲 $127 | 🎟️ Limited to 20 spots 📅 Coming July 2025

🔗 Sign up here → csitrainingacademy.com