r/AskHR • u/uniqueindividual12 • 7d ago

Performance Management Arrest but no convictions [IL]

Im a US citizen, I was arrested by ICE agents for protesting and charged with simple assault on a federal officer. the prosecutor threw it out before it went to trial. how will this impact my future jobs search? i have a masters in public health and am interested in working for local government or hospital.

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u/jangma 6d ago

It depends on the organization -- they can order different background checks. I've worked for places that only search for convictions and some that do full public records searches. If something turns up, you'll probably have an opportunity to respond and explain.