Deferred adjudication is a legal process where the court allows the accused to serve probation or any punishment without jail time, but does not decide on the case, leaving it open, according to US Legal. Since a deferred case does not close, it can cause problems when applying for government jobs.
Identification
A criminal record does not disqualify you for a government job, according to the Journal of Young Investigators. The government cannot refuse to hire you based on a criminal record. Depending on the type of offense deferred, though, you may not qualify for certain jobs, especially those requiring security clearance or dealing with financial information, such as the Internal Revenue Serivce.
Considerations
If you have deferred adjudication because of a serious offense, such as murder, you will likely not get a federal government job. The government can also refuse a job based on a treasonous offense, such as inciting a rebellion.
Removing Deferred Adjudication
To remove deferred adjudication, you must get the charge expunged from your record. You only receive this if you are acquitted of the crime or there was a mistake, such as identity theft. You will have to appeal a decision to receive an acquittal. A non-disclosure order will not help because government agencies can still see the record.
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