Depending on the security clearance you are applying for, the type of job and what misdemeanor you had, yes. They will not hire you in law enforcement positions or positions that require high security clearance.
You shouldn't be able to "hire" anyone. This is the job of the federal government.
A misdemeanor will not stop you from getting a cdl.
Local governments hire garbage collectors and firefighters.
providing funds to hire more officers
Anyone will hire you with a misdemeanor, government agencies and law enforcement agencies being the only two exceptions. A misdemeanor is a petty crime, which means you were a bit reckless, but it's considered "spilled milk" and you get a slap on the wrist. You can still get a job in just about any field. Even people with Level A Misdemeanors can get a job, even though a 90-day probation period or longer will likely be a condition to employment.
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It is entirely up to your prospective employer as to whether they wish to hire you or not.
Political party doesn't determine employment with the federal government. Ability, education, and experience determine employment. It would be against federal law to hire according to political affiliation because this would be discrimination.
Yes, you can hire someone to milk a cow.
Someone has to hire you to plow for them, and someone has to hire you as a harvester.
If the government does this then it could be considered entrapment.
In the United States. most companies will not hire anyone under 16. The minimum age they can hire is 14, but most don't because of regulations set by the federal government on those under 16.