I want to get into Law Enforcement...

[Protected]

so after many weeks of thinking about this, and thinking it would just be a phase, i have decided that i really want to get into some form of law enforcement. i must add that i have a full-time job now that i do not plan to give up. any info or hurdles i might face id be glad to hear about. Thanks.

 

[GatorFarmer]

Do you have a college degree or credits? A degree always helps. Doesn't have to be in criminal justice either.

 

[Iggy]

See if some of the local agencies have a reserve officer program.

You can find out if you really want to get into LE without giving up an existing job.

You won't be able to keep your job and be a good LEO too.

 

[Faulkner]

Lots of report writing so you'll have to learn to use capital letters. As part of the command staff one of the first things I look at is the candidates writing and vocabulary skills.

 

[Protected]

im generally lazy on the internet with my grammar lol. However, i do have an associate degree. I was also planning on taking the BLET course at my local community college.

as for giving up my current job, no way! i am an employee of the federal government and love my job. The job also pays well and has excellent benefits. i know my grandfather was an LEO as a 2nd job. i plan to also talk to him about it before i do anything.

 

[G-Mac]

as for giving up my current job, no way! i am an employee of the federal government and love my job. The job also pays well and has excellent benefits.

Hmmm...let's see now...

you work for the Federal government...

you love your job...

it pays well and has excellent benefits...

no way you would give it up...

but you want a change?

Ummm...OK...I guess.

 

[rocketdog]

Do you like donuts?

 

[Faulkner]

Do you like donuts?

Our sheriff does not allow officers to eat donuts while in uniform. Has it as a written policy.

 

[27145]

 

[Damn Yankee]

Join the Reserve's. I am a Reserve officer and can get all of the law enforcement I want. I have my own car which I keep at the house. Last year the Sheriff bought the Reserve's 6 new cars, 4 Crown Vics and 2 Tahoo's. We have 12 cars just for the Reserve's. We have a Mounted unit and Marine patrol.One of our Reserve Officer even has a dog. We do everything from High School ball games,Mardi Gra Parades,Road Patrol, Funreal Escort and Security.



Once you become road certified you can go out anytime you want night or day. If you want to ride wih the regulars as a 10-31 the realley appreciate you going with them.

 

[g_conway]

look at officer.com forum.

Made up mostly of LEO's.

They even have specific areas for people who want to become one.

Good luck

 

[johnsonl]

Check out a reserve program if you want something different. I'm a fed and I'd never give it up. Think about transferring to a fed law enforcement agency. You'll be able to keep your grade and time in service toward retirement.

 

[Protected]

Check out a reserve program if you want something different. I'm a fed and I'd never give it up. Think about transferring to a fed law enforcement agency. You'll be able to keep your grade and time in service toward retirement.

this is something i hadnt thought of.

 

[Gun-runner]

Do you have a college degree or credits? A degree always helps. Doesn't have to be in criminal justice either.

This always kills me. You can have a degree in "worm farming" and have no common sense but you can get a law enforcement job before a highschool grad with common sense.

 

[Protected]

Hmmm...let's see now...

you work for the Federal government...

you love your job...

it pays well and has excellent benefits...

no way you would give it up...

but you want a change?

Ummm...OK...I guess.

i didnt say i wanted a change... i said i wanted to get into law enforcement. in my case it would have to be part time.

 

[Armyphotog]

You better make sure you know what you are letting yourself in for, is all I can say. It may not be what you think it is. Do you not have a relative or someone you can trust that has been in law enforcement to discuss it with?

 

[G-Mac]

i didnt say i wanted a change... i said i wanted to get into law enforcement. in my case it would have to be part time.

Sorry. I misunderstood. Good luck in your search.

 

[Protected]

You better make sure you know what you are letting yourself in for, is all I can say. It may not be what you think it is. Do you not have a relative or someone you can trust that has been in law enforcement to discuss it with?

yes i do, my grandfather is a retired LEO and i have 2 good friends who are in LE that i talk to all the time.. i am aware of the up and downs as much as one can understand without actually doing it. for me its about like any job, theres gonna be things you like, and theres gonna be things you hate. its just this job comes with more risk.

 

[g_conway]

yes i do, my grandfather is a retired LEO and i have 2 good friends who are in LE that i talk to all the time.. i am aware of the up and downs as much as one can understand without actually doing it. for me its about like any job, theres gonna be things you like, and theres gonna be things you hate. its just this job comes with more risk.

Related to the reserve programs...

Most jurisdictions have gone to a POST level 1 requirement even for reserve programs. You would have to go through everything a normal LEO would, and if you wanted to convert to full time, you would be required to do it all again.

Look long and hard before going reserve.

 

[27145]

Maybe it is me, but being a reserve Po is kind of a scab. The municipality won't have to hire a cop if they have enough "reserve" officer's. In NYC we had unarmed Auxilliary APO's. Most of them looked like they were dropped off by the short bus.

Police work is a calling and a devotion, you don't do it part time. Sorry if I have offended anyone, but it is my opinion.