Some questions to Police...?

Question

I want to work as police officer, but im still not sure if its right for me. Here are some questions that im curious about.

The first week or month of working as cop, how was it? (the co-workers, the time, etc)

Are the females treated equally to males? (pay, job, etc)
Does the body shape/height/weight matter if your a female?

When you came for the interview was the person tough on you? Are they still tough on you? (giving orders, yelling, etc) And.. Do they look for certain skills?

If you dont talk much, is it still a worth working for? If arent really social everyday or friendly since you have to handle people?

What do you most hate about this job,
and what do you most like about it?

Any regets on joining policing?

Answer 1

I am a Police Cadet and i have had a complete insight on the police, i have had to sit through a full interview which was by no means easy.
Also just to apply to join the Cadets (cant imagine what it would be like if it was full-time) i had to:
Complete loads and loads of forms
Have my background and family background checked
Had a test day for discrimination etc
Physical test.

The age limits are 18 to the retiring age i think.
Woman are mainly treated better than the men from my experience.
There are no height restrictions although there used to be.

The skills that they look for are mainly for you to just be able to keep calm and have no discrimations whatsoever. I am quite a shy person but people still manage to talk to wherever i go so that has made me feel more comforatable. I have known many people who have been knocked back from the police for very stupid things. From my experience, i absoloutly hate being in the police it is unbelievably boring and although it can be good money the hours can be awful, i have many regrets in joining and the only reason i am continouing is because it looks good on my C.V.! hope this helps.

Answer 2

#1. First week/month were very busy. Learning procedure manual, learning patrol route, adjusting to my Field Training Officer, Trying to figure out were to put all the stuff on my belt. You can expect some teasing from the older officers, i,e., "Hey, look, cannon fodder!". Expect god-awful pranks. They left an inflated sex doll in my locker just before the Chief came by for an inspection.

#2. Women were starting to join police departments more and more when I started. Much distrust and reluctance to accept women existed then. Much has changed, you can find women in every level of law enforcement today. Pay and opportunity is the same for male and female officers. You can still find the knuckle-dragger who will never accept a female officer, but they are getting rare.
Not quite sure what you mean by body shape/height/weight. You must be physically fit to be on the force. Every department I know of has some kind of physical fitness test you must pass just to join. Many departments are now setting up fitness standards that you must meet on a yearly basis. I think the days of the fat cop are numbered.

#3. The oral interview is the last step in the application process. First you submit your application in which you lay out your life for a backround investigation. Then comes the physical fitness test, then the mental health exam, then a written test. Finally, the oral review board. During that interview you will face a board of three to five persons. They will go over your application, experience, and education. They will not yell at you or give you orders; it is an interview.
What skills are they looking for? I attempted to apply for a department after working about 5 years on another department. The Assistant Chief interviewed me over the phone, it was a short interview. He asked how tall I was. I replied I was 5'10" and he stated I was too short, that they only hired officers 6 foot tall or taller. Despite the fact I had five years experience and a college degree, I was not qualified to be on that department. Times, thankfully, have changed. Most departments want a college degree. Some military police experience is always a plus but not necessary. Simple common sense is the most valuable ability you can have. On the practical side, learn to type and use a computer.

#4. If you are a shy person you need to overcome that. Take some assertiveness training. You must be able to take control of situations, a "command presense" is terribly important. Verbal skills are vital.

What did I hate most about the job? Death notifications, I have lost count of how many times I went to somebody's home to tell them their husband/wife/son/daughter/mom/dad, was killed in a traffic accident / robbery / rape / murder.

What did I lilke most? I actually made a difference in some one's life. The DUI I arrested didn't kill anyone that night. The teenager I caught with drugs, straightened his life out. I once helped pull a trapped man out of a burning car. I made life long friendships with some real quality people, people who would lay their life on the line for you, and you for them. I enjoyed the satified feeling I got when I figured out who did the crime.

I have no regrets about being in law enforcement; it cost me two wives, but I'd do it all over again in a hearbeat.

Answer 3

1. your first month you will be at the police academy and it is going to be tough The first few months you will be in the academy. And the first few months after that you are under a training officer

2. Men, women all treated the same at least where I have been a officer,
3. There are basic physcial requirements that everyone has to pass.
4. You are expected to follow orders, ( period)
5. you are going to be in contact with people every day, and talking your way though tough situations is a must.
6. you can't just go home, or even call in sick just if you want to, if they are short of help, you can be required to stay working untill someone comes in to replace you.

Answer 4

My suggestion is to pick a department that you are interested in and do as many ride alongs with them as possible. I can't speak for other departments around the country about how they operate. When you do sign up for ride alongs, request to ride with a female officer. She would probably be the best source of information to you. Trust me, at the end of a ride along, you will know if you want to become a cop or not!!!

Answer 5

My dad is a cop, and I have to say, the job is not for you

Answer 6

I don't think you are close to ready. You may like the "idea" rather than the reality.

Answer 7

do something else