Im going to enlist as MP when I get out of school..If I was in MP for..Lets say 6 years active duty..How hard would it be to get a civillian police job?
2006-09-16 10:09:10 · 10 answers · asked by I Hate Liberals 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
I have a friend who was an MP on the DMZ in Korea and in Vietnam. He retired a Garland Police Officer and is now working as a Civilian Crime Scene Investigator.
Good choice.
2006-09-16 13:06:05 · answer #1 · answered by Cal 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
All the above answers are excellent. Being in law enforcement means you will never have a boring job. Day, maybe, but not much longer. How about this scenario: 6 years active, associates degree when off duty (many courses are designed for the unpredictability of military life) then to civilian full time, and same time military reserves?
2006-09-16 17:23:37 · answer #2 · answered by RANDLE W 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It should be easy and while you're in the MP's, you should try to get a Law enforcement degree which will be a big plus for you.
2006-09-16 18:08:16 · answer #3 · answered by Vagabond5879 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on how well you do in the Army. If you have a successful career and get an honorable discharge, many departments would like to have your experience on the force. If you do a half-a** job in the Army, you may find it difficult to get a job on any police force.
2006-09-16 17:14:25 · answer #4 · answered by Johnny 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It would be easier going the civilian route, or be an MP and get your degree in criminal justice while you are in the service.
2006-09-16 17:15:56 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
You would be better off getting a degree in Criminal Justice!
Most big police depts want at least an Associates degree in criminal justice!
Your service may help, but it doesn't solve your problem of education!
2006-09-16 17:13:01 · answer #6 · answered by cantcu 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
My father is a police officer. If you have a minimum of four years military service, they waive your college requirement. Good luck!!
2006-09-16 17:40:18 · answer #7 · answered by armywifetp 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
your military experience would be a great help. military services gives you a five-point addition to your score on any state and/or federal civil service exams. but you will still have to pass the qualification tests for any department to which you apply.
2006-09-16 17:14:31 · answer #8 · answered by arkie 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
check into the air force my son is a SSGT and get offers on the out side all the time air marshall ,boarder patrol , and police
2006-09-16 17:15:34 · answer #9 · answered by DAVE K 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
you would have a leg up, all things being equal
2006-09-16 17:13:29 · answer #10 · answered by Raptor 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋