I posted a while back that I had applied at my city PD, but was not hired due to not having POST (no budget to train, they get plenty of applicants that are certified). I applied at the local tech school for the LE training course, but there are not enough people for a night class, and no way to make the day class work around my job.
So fast forward two years, and I'm going to try again. This time, there are openings at the university PD where I currently work in IT. They are a full service PD, not rent-a-cops.
I spoke with the Major over the patrol division whom I know from some leadership classes we've taken together at work. I've also been an active volunteer firefighter with my county for over a year and I'm hoping that having the county fire chief as a reference will help.
So, we shall see! I am very excited but very nervous. This is a huge career change but one I have been dreaming of my whole life. Everything has aligned again financially and I am at a good place in my job to transition without leaving them hanging on any projects, so it seems to be the time to do it.
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06-21-11 09:12 AM #1
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Applying at my University Police department
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06-21-11 09:19 AM #2
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Good Luck. Let us know how you make out.
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06-21-11 10:58 AM #3
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Same here.
Originally Posted by icu650
Please know that I pray for each of you daily. Be very careful out there & BE SAFE.
De Oppresso Liber.
Paul
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06-23-11 11:01 AM #4
Slippin' the surly bonds
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Add my "ditto" to the mix! We'll be looking forward to how it turns out! Originally Posted by icu650
"Some people live an entire lifetime and wonder if they have made a difference in the world. Marines don't have that problem." - Ronald Reagan
Sgt. Ervin Romans (OPD) - EOW March 21, 2009
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06-25-11 02:55 PM #5
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Good luck
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06-26-11 06:00 PM #6
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A Univ can be a good learning experience.
From theft to alcohol violations to dealing with a lot of DRUNK people (football games)
you can learn alot.
There is also a lot of politics in the Univ arena. Be polite, keep your mouth shut and
watch the fun.
Been there, done that and got the barf on the uniform shirt to prove it. LOLLast edited by kels; 06-26-11 at 06:03 PM.
On a clear night, I can see the other deputies emergency lights at least 10 miles away.
But it isnt flat here LOL
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06-28-11 12:36 AM #7
Beware, I'm out there
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Also from Yurop: Good Luck!
Evenhand (Cop Movie): You can't be everybody's friend
There are two things I'm good in, the second is arresting people
I'm looking for Drug/Narcotic Unit patches together with DUI/DWI unit patches for a frame in our Anti-Drug-Team bureau
Also looking for Massachusetts Police and US Capitol City PD patches now!
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