Not automatic pursuant to the law, but, an agency that takes on an officer who is taking psych medications for a current condition will be taking on a perceived risk, and that information can very possibly come out in a civil suit or criminal prosecution where your judgement is in question. However, that part of the background would be addressed and considered only after the rest of the background had been completed. None of us have any way of knowing how that would come out as we do not know your condition or why you have to take meds ... or, what happens if you do NOT take them. All of this will be looked into at the end of the background when the medical/psych portion is conducted.
I'm just on an antidepressant. Never been on anything else, i.e., antipsychotics.
The rest of my background comes up clear. I've passed multiple checks many times for other state/legal positions.
"And the same people that got that lobbied for that will be the first people that complain when a cop on psych meds shoots someone."
I'm pretty sure someone being on antidepressants is unremarkable considering they're one of the most prescribed medications in the country, and the public likely wouldn't have access to that information anyway.
As part of the post offer medical screening, you will be required to disclose all medications you are taking as well as undergo a psychiatric evaluation. Intentionally concealing it would be grounds for disqualification. Whether it will be a concern for an agency is something I cannot answer.
I didn't mean to imply you would, only that you should be careful not to conceal it. A background investigator for the agency will not ask about this ... or should not. The inquiry here will occur after a conditional job offer and will be done by medical and psych professionals. If it is anything like it is here, the full psych report will be provided to the agency's executive and then either returned or destroyed. All the official record should receive is notice that you met the medical requirements and the psych exam found you acceptable (or not).