2. So You Want a Job As A Police Officer?

So you are thinking about a job as a police officer, deputy sheriff, or any job in the law enforcement field. There are many people that have an interest in the law enforcement profession. In these tough economic times the law enforcement profession affords a stable job with good benefits and a steady income. After all, police officers are always in need.

You have taken one of the first steps to beginning your police career just by opening this blog and reading. This blog will contain a lot of information, some will pertain to your situation and some may not. You may already know some of the information presented and may gain a different perspective from another’s experiences.

Obtaining a job in law enforcement is not a quick and easy task. There is a process that each agency must follow, some are longer than others, but all have a process to be followed. This is why it takes time to complete the process. Patience in the employment endeavor is a must.

The intention for creating this blog is to provide a person who has an interest in entering the law enforcement profession with guidance in how to prepare, approach, and to be successful in his or her journey. This will be done through examples from both sides of the hiring process. The information provided will be for graduating high school students, college students, those looking to switch careers and anyone interested in a law enforcement position. There are no guarantees of employment or any one method that will assure a job offer and this blog is written to illustrate suggestions and advice that may assist you.

In order to explain the process of obtaining a position with a law enforcement agency one needs to understand the basic concept of the hiring process. I will explain the process I am familiar with in regards to local municipalities. There are different agencies with differing jurisdictions. Sheriff’s departments, municipal police agencies, town marshals, state parks, state police, state highway patrol and other agencies exist. Most all have their unique hiring process. The federal system and some state hiring systems will differ. Most of the information provided though will be sufficient to give you with the basic knowledge to be prepared for your hiring process.


So be prepared to obtain information that may help you gain an edge in the law enforcement employment process.