Law enforcement career?

[BP348]

I just want to stress the education part. Honorable discharge from the military plus a degree, 4 year is better then 2, is a great place to start. Get your 2 year out of the way before you leave the navy. Most of your local Universities and/or community colleges are not going to give you that many credit hours for the work you've done. I think I had like 48 hours with the community college of the Air force and only like 9 hours transfered.

The other thing I recommend is steady employment. Doesn't matter what you do but it looks better to have worked in one place rather then have had 5 or 6 different jobs in 18 months.

Good luck with getting on in FL. I have a friend who retired from the CG and he's having a very hard time getting on with an agency. Of course he's in the Jacksonville area and wants to remain in that area.

[NavyGuyMA3]

Yea I'm living in Jacksonville now so that doesn't make me feel any better... But then again I'm willing to move pretty much anywhere.

I'm going to look in to finishing my 2 year degree before I get out.... I've only got 9 months left but it's better than nothing.

[sgtbear111]

If you consider the left coast, here are couple links worth a look.

Employment Center - Washington State Patrol

https://fortress.wa.gov/cjtc/www/employment/index.htm

With the tight job market, you may consider staying in the Navy for another hitch, finish your BA/BS degree and opt for LDO or Warrant. Try the Naval Reserve if you do not ship over.

Some departments arrange the testing for one or two trips for those who come from out of state. Call and ask. If you are undecided on where. try this - keep a file of places you would like to live, places you might like to live, and those you dont even want to drive through. Then look at what's available in law enforcement.

Good luck.