Class B felonies

[JustinHEMI05]

Can someone with 2 class b felonies get unescorted access to a plant? When he was 18, he was convicted of being party to (accomplice) the crimes of armed burglary and forged checks.  He says they were 7 years ago and he has been clean since.

Justin

[Already Gone]

I can't speak for any specific facility.  But, it is possible.  There are a few people I know of personally who were convicted of felonies who have since gotten unescorted access.

I think the most important information is that they are not related to drug use or trafficking, and that they are not related to any activity that could be considered terrorism or attempts to subvert or overthrow the lawfully instituted government.

Being 18 at the time of the offense takes away the youthful offender status, but the fact that the subject has reached a more mature age with no infractions in 7 years does indicate that the crimes may have been partly attributable to the immaturity of the subject at a young age, and that he is rehabilitated.

But the proof of the pudding, as they say, is in the eating.  You will never know the answer to this question unless or until he applies for access.  The very worst thing that can happen is that they say "no".  Of course, there may be some travel and expense involved in going to a site and waiting a week or more for the answer.  This is usually the reason why people don't try when they are not sure.  The money you spend for travel, meals, and lodging at a site away from home can be seen as a gamble if you don't think you're going to get in - especially since a lot of companies won't pay for any of that, and those who will pay for it won't pay if you don't get the badge.  So, the best way to get the answer to this question is to apply somewhere and be prepared to eat the cost.  There are certainly ways to minimize that.

[JustinHEMI05]

Thanks BeerCourt! I will send along the advice.

Justin

[Fermi2]

What sort of position?

[HydroDave63]

Can someone with 2 class b felonies get unescorted access to a plant? When he was 18, he was convicted of being party to (accomplice) the crimes of armed burglary and forged checks.  He says they were 7 years ago and he has been clean since.

Justin

If the armed burglary involved discharge of a firearm, not sure it will fly

just my 2 kopecks worth...

[JustinHEMI05]

Mike,

Security.

Dave,

I do not believe it was discharged. He was stupid when he went along with a friend who decided to rob his grandfather of his checks and attempted to cash them.

Justin

[Fermi2]

I'm pretty certain if you've had a felony you can't take a security position. I know you can't get a license with a felony no matter what the circumstances were.

[JustinHEMI05]

Thanks for the info Mike!

Justin

[peteshonkwiler]

Security.

I think that this is a classic case of having your friend call the security management at the facility in question and asking them.  As BeerCourt said, the worst is that he won't get the job.  The other side of the situation is that he'll be able to open the discussion prior to getting into a whole lot of paperwork and interview scenario.  A plus would be that they may actually be impressed with someone who actually will ask what they (the security management) think and want to proceed further with someone who is respectful of their mentality and departmental protocols. 

[JustinHEMI05]

I think that this is a classic case of having your friend call the security management at the facility in question and asking them.  As BeerCourt said, the worst is that he won't get the job.  The other side of the situation is that he'll be able to open the discussion prior to getting into a whole lot of paperwork and interview scenario.  A plus would be that they may actually be impressed with someone who actually will ask what they (the security management) think and want to proceed further with someone who is respectful of their mentality and departmental protocols. 

Not a bad idea! Thank you very much.

Justin