OK so I am getting ready to work on getting my degree in criminal justice and i was wondering other than that what must i do to get in that field? im not sure where to start and anyone who knows how, advice would be appreciated.
2007-03-02 14:37:53 · 6 answers · asked by zorlandkeirwulf 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Jion army and get real experience as military policeman. Then maybe you would be more qualified for private job.
2007-03-02 14:51:47 · answer #1 · answered by victorschool1 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
call your local law enforcement offices. Many give u 15 credit hours free the second year. You take a civil service, lie detector and a few other tests. Some places u can be up to 50 years old.
Uniforms and equipment paid/. In this state, starting salary is 29,000. Benefits include a nice vacation time among lots of other
benefits. Call the city u wish to work for.
Pay, i think goes up with college. Good luck, and I love police officers.
At this time and period, please do not join military! U can not police with missing body parts.
A lot of ads will be run in your local paper for jobs including this one.
2007-03-02 23:08:06 · answer #2 · answered by kay w 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to your local government offices. They should have lots of information on civil service exams for the law enforcement area. Also, try government websites to see what is being offered and where if you consider moving. Border Patrol is pretty good money if you are willing to relocate?
2007-03-02 22:43:47 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends on what branch youre looking to get into. Most PD's dont even require a degree in CJ. The Fed will accept almost anyone with a degree.
Most importantly though is to...
-stay out of debt
-stay out of trouble (at least as far as felonies are concerned)
-say no to drugs (or stop doing them, most PDs require you to be off of 'light drugs' like marijuana for at least 2-5 yrs, and they will polygraph you)
-make yourself look as smart and as stable as possible on paper.
2007-03-02 22:55:29 · answer #4 · answered by Chris M 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Heres the skinny.stay in school and get the degree.That is a big plus and in your favor...Keep your record clean . and apply at your local police department....Another thing...Make friends with a police officer. He will give you a recommendation when employment time comes....Good Luck !
2007-03-02 23:00:55 · answer #5 · answered by cesare214 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
go to www.theblueline.com
there is alot of info on there as well as job postings for your specific area
2007-03-02 22:40:41 · answer #6 · answered by karaokemikg1 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋