I am 24 and pursuing my Bachelor's degree and I will be 26 by the time I am out of school. Sometimes I feel that by the time I get there, federal and state agencies will want to hire younger people. What do you think?
2006-06-13 04:51:29 · 19 answers · asked by usmc9252004 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
They do have age restrictions and requirements so if you are planning on going to work for a particular agency you better find out what theirs is. 26 is an average age for law enforcement so I suspect you will be fine. There are not a lot of what you are calling CSI's and very few just hire in off the street even with a good education. Most agencies require tenure and experience before you are allowed to poke around on dead bodies and bodily fluids
2006-06-13 05:04:17 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
21 is the minimum age to hire on and carry a weapon, and the cut off for oldest depends on the state, usually 35, But now because of age discrimination laws, if you can pass the background and physical tests, you could qualify. Keep in mind the physical training is no cake walk and the older you are the tougher it is. If you can hire on now, it is a lot easier than a few years down the road. That is for the law enforcement. However, if you are not required to rise through the ranks to become a CSI, then there should be no age limit at all. More importantly, most government law enforcement agencies have education programs and will hire you now and help pay for your school for a commitment to be employed with that particular agency for a certain number of years. Which isn't a bad deal since you can earn while you learn, build seniority, tenure and pension,have your education paid for, and have job security. Again, different states and fed agencies have different incentives and requirements. And they don't hire just young, they hire because of character, education and ability to do the job. Check them all out and good luck. ... and always keep it safe.
2006-06-13 05:16:20 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Employers like to hire good people, who will be good employees. 26 too old?! Naaah. You still have about 40 years to go until retirement. Most young people do not appear to be as reliable as older people, so being 26 may put you at an advantage. I'm 39 and a college dropout. I am going back to college in the fall because even though I have a lot of job experience, I keep hitting the ceiling because of not having a degree. I will be 42 when I get my Bachelor's. Too late? Too late for what? I (and you) still have a lot of living to do. Keep your head up!
2006-06-13 05:21:33 · answer #3 · answered by originalman_roc 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Twenty-six IS young....but more mature. I think your odds of getting a job at 26 are better than those at 23 or 24. At 26 you have more life experience and you're more driven to actually work.
I had a career change at the age of 26. I had a previous career for three years in the USFS, continued my education during this time, then switched to being a high school art teacher at the age of 26. Not a problem.
Good luck~ show confidence (not ego) and really, truely, know your sh*t....you'll get the job.
2006-06-13 05:02:08 · answer #4 · answered by Katheryn 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I honestly think that 26 is not old at all. Many people get out of the military and join after their first or second enlistment and I think many agencies higher up into the later thirties. Plus I think Law enforcement would be inclined to hire older people, based on maturity and experience.
2006-06-13 04:57:30 · answer #5 · answered by Teresa B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
COntinue to pursue your degree. There is no age preference in local, state or federal law enforcement. Many people are in their 30s by the time they are ready to work with agencies such as the CIA or FBI.
While you're still in school, it wouldn't hurt to get an internship in an agency you're interested in. I've read that CIA internships pay decent and often turn into permanent positions. And if you are offered a permanent job, be sure it doesn't interfere with your education.
2006-06-13 05:05:12 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think 26 is a good age, because at that age you are just starting out and if you don't like it by the time you reach you can go on to your next career level. Always give yourself at least 10 years in between job changes so that way you can be fully invested in a career.
2006-06-13 04:59:07 · answer #7 · answered by SANDRA T 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
26 is not too old. You have to be 21 to buy a gun legally anyway, and you need to be at least that old to take Basic Law Enforcement Training. If this is what you really want to do, I say Go For It and Good Luck!
2006-06-13 04:55:43 · answer #8 · answered by coolteacherof3 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
wha? I don't follow your thought process, all the CSI's I've ever met were around 30, but thats probably because average turn-over in the field is about 2 years, so anyone thats been in longer is a lifer.
I think 26 would be fine, it's all about the CV and resume.
2006-06-13 04:55:40 · answer #9 · answered by chillinvillain1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
26 is not too old... they want to hire people based on knowledge and training, not age. There is nothing wrong with being a little older when you get into the field.
2006-06-13 05:54:54 · answer #10 · answered by Bubbajones 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋