Shot in the Dark

[DUCKGOGETTER]

Originally Posted by longcast

Yes they do. I got to ride in the back of one. Had the handcuffs on and everything. Lol. Not as fun as you may think.

LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[PaulMyers]

Originally Posted by longcast

Yes they do. I got to ride in the back of one. Had the handcuffs on and everything. Lol. Not as fun as you may think.

Especially when they slam on the brakes to miss that dog in the road.

EVO

[eman]

Originally Posted by PaulMyers

Especially when they slam on the brakes to miss that dog in the road.

EVO

AKA a screen test.

[duckman444]

This is just my experience. I was a deputy for three years. I worked in the prison. I went through both post corrections training and state post certification. If u decide to go with the sheriffs office remember that is very political. It's not what u know or how many years u have. It's who u know. That decides where u go. The sheriffs office can fire u on the spot with no severance pay or anything. With a police department u have union protection. I now work in the plants making triple the pay and work less hours.
IMHO

[LPfishnTIM]

There are civil service test you can take, if you score in the 90% or up they will give you an app, college isn't necessary, but it helps! Most of the time the physical requirements is running 1.5 miles in less then 14 minutes, 22 pushups and 35 sit ups minimum for male under 35. Most departments that I've applied had several parts of the hiring process,civil service test, Polygraph test, drug test, physical fitness assessment, health assessments, mental assessments, 3 separate interviews. and at the end of it all you might not get hired! a little advice don't apply at more then one department at a time, if they think you want to work somewhere else they won't hire you. a police department only wants people who want to work for them and not move around. the training is intense and cost a lot, BRPD did a study for every police officer they hire it cost them over 100k for there first year. that includes equipment, car, training and salary. that first year salary is less then 30k. the POST academy is very strict on time and excellence, most post courses you start by running 1.5 miles a day and at the end of the academy you run up to 6 miles. there is a lot of people who fail the post academy for being late, or not passing the test, its 10 weeks of craming info and things that will help you survive the streets. if you think your up to it GOOD LUCK!

[Dink]

Jordan. Don't be so cautious. You won't get it if you tip toe. If you wanna be a cop, jump in with both feet and get it done!!! I admire you for even considering it, but testing the waters to me is nothing more than looking for a reason to not do it????

[Jordan]

Originally Posted by Dink

Jordan. Don't be so cautious. You won't get it if you tip toe. If you wanna be a cop, jump in with both feet and get it done!!! I admire you for even considering it, but testing the waters to me is nothing more than looking for a reason to not do it????

just trying to get all the information i can before i jump in with both feet. Making sure i have what it takes to become a cop. I deal with people all day, every day.

[mcjaredsandwich]

Originally Posted by Jordan

just trying to get all the information i can before i jump in with both feet. Making sure i have what it takes to become a cop. I deal with people all day, every day.

this helps. Best of luck to you Jordan. Your area is not as hectic or crazy as some larger areas, so it will be a different experience (more than likely) than what I posted on the first page.

[Jordan]

i understand that Jared. I talked with a Local officer last night. Said they wasnt doing much hiring at the moment, but the SO was hiring (political as said previously). Still trying to weigh the pro's vs. con's. Going to try and see if I can get on a few ride-along programs (not the kind Jason got to go on).