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Originally Posted by schoromanski
MyOwnNemesis
I know some agencies pull applicants from right out of college without any prior law enforcement/military experience... Saw on the requirements that a degree is required "at the time of appointment" so I think that means upon graduation. Would you happen to know if DSS is like that at all?
Steve |
Hey schoromanski:
I believe that you have to have your 4-year
degree by the time you get the FOE (final offer of employment); in other words, before you actually start training. As this entire application process can take up to a year, you can start applying a little before you actually graduate.
Great posts and information from everyone here; I really appreciate it! I know that being a DSS SA will not be an easy task, especially the strain it puts on a family-all the moving around, constant traveling, living abroad for 75% of my career, often in hardship locations, the danger involved, etc. I have explained everything to my wife, and luckily she is very supportive of my dream, at least for now. Hopefully everything will work out and we will still be able to continue our happy marriage and eventually raise kids. No matter what it will be challenging in that respect!
My wife currently has a job that would allow her to keep working no matter where she is, so that's one good thing.
We are both very adventurous spirits. I have already had the opportunity to travel to many places in the world, and even live in a couple of foreign countries, and I have always moved around. We both don't like to be static in just one single place. I'm sure that will change as we get a little bit older, but we are still young enough to be able to welcome the challenge and adventure of living in other countries.
No matter what this is definately my dream, and I would be extremely excited if I really can get the FOE soon. That being said, if my wife didn't support me, then I would have second thoughts. I am truly lucky to have a supportive wife!
Good luck to everyone!