If you applied now you would be disqualifed at my agency. You might want to wait at least five years and then try. You would have a better shot if you wait and work hard and keep your nose clean.
I would imagine if you did a get ticket you would get a chance to appeal it. If I were you I would contact them as soon as you can and explain to them what happened.
Don't ask the Officer questions like.
Have you ever shot anyone.
What's the saddest thing you've seen.
Can I hold your gun.
Where are the donuts
No personal-family questions.
Just observe and ask intelligent questions.