Yes, you should not put off applying for a post because you have a conviction.
We deal with all criminal record information in a confidential manner and information relating to convictions is destroyed after a decision is made.
Further information can be found in the NICS Recruitment Policy and Procedures manual, on how we deal with criminal record information.
Advice and guidance is also available on the Northern Ireland Association for the Care and Resettlement of Offenders (NIACRO) website.