I can relate to your situation i made some mistakes when i was juvenile i was arrested twice but i was never convicted so i don't have a felony or misdemeanor record. However an arrest record for a felony does not look good to Law Enforcement recruiters and as other people have stated depending on where you live Law Enforcement can be very competitive. I completed the academy and spoke to several agencies and they told me i could apply but i would have to bring supporting documentation and explain the situation. I live in Florida and i spoke to a recruiter for FHP about it and he stated they get over 13,000 applications for troopers so they have more than enough candidates to choose from.
Now being in Law Enforcement was always my dream as well so i can emphasize with you but i don't think you can or will be hired as a Law Enforcement officer anywhere in the United States. I know this is hard for you to accept but you just have to understand that and move on with your live. Its not over your still alive and free to do whatever you chose. I have taken a different career in the private sector which allows me to still do what i wanted to. I think you will find that Law Enforcement is not all that its cracked up to be and you find better opportunities in another field.
Here is the Qualifications for Orlando Police Department.
Minimum Qualifications
Must be at least 21 years of age to apply
Must be a U.S. Citizen
Must possess a High School Diploma or equivalent, although a college degree is preferred.
Good work history
No dishonorable discharge from any branch of the military
Valid driver’s license for at least 1 year from date of application with a good driving record
No felony convictions
No Misdemeanor convictions involving moral character, false statements, or domestic violence
No pending criminal charges
No illicit drug use for last 3 years. Other drug history will be scrutinized on a case by case basis
Excellent moral character
Must pass written exam, physical agility test, panel interview, multiple polygraph exams, background investigation, medical screening and psychological exam
Excellent physical condition
Vision correctable to 20/40 in each eye
Must reside within a 35 mile radius of the Orlando Police Headquarters building located at 100 South Hughey Ave. Orlando FL. 32801
Best of luck!