Becoming a Police Officer at an Older Age - Challenges and Benefits
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- Опубликовано: 11 июн 2024
- Are you considering a career in law enforcement, but worried about your age being a hindrance? Fear not! In this video, I discuss the challenges and benefits that come with entering an older age.
I didn't enter at an older age, but I was still in during my late 30s and let's just say I didn't see things the same in my late 30s as I did in my early 20s when I got in.
Plus, I worked with people who entered their 40s! Heck, the department where I used to work for several years just hired a guy in his 50s who is in better shape than most in their 20s. HAHA!
In this video, I'll also discuss ways to keep you feeling young and in shape so you can do that much better to meet the fitness requirements.
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▬ Contents of this video ▬▬▬
00:00 ▶️ Introduction
00:43 ▶️ Retirement benefits.
02:04 ▶️ Life experiences
03:12 ▶️ Pay cut?
04:29 ▶️ Know the physical requirements
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07:36 ▶️ A new you, or a resilient you at the minimum!
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Just got in at 37! One of my best choices. More mature, has life experience to relate to some individuals, thick skin bc ppl will always be angry with you. Etc..
Well said! And you definitely stated, in a way, one of the golden rules of deescalation…not to let someone’s emotion determine your emotion. Easier to do with life experience.
You stay well, and do great!
Became a patrol deputy at 50. Age and wisdom does have advantages if you apply the lessons learned out of law enforcement.
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Thanks for commenting about that! Stay well, and do great!
@@The10CodeMindset I'm 4 years in now, an FTO, one of the most productive in patrol. It is truly a calling.
41 here and one year in. While my life experiences helped me get hired, they have consistently been disregarded as irrelevant because they weren't earned as a cop. There seems to be an expectation to shut up and accept that I'm stupid and useless compared to those with seniority - not that I'm arrogant or treat anyone younger than me like they should listen to me.
@@lordchicken2879 My life experiences provide a perception and decision making ability that some of the lest worldly experienced can't replicate. Apply that experience and decision making along with the law and your agency policy, you can thrive.
I started in 1968 when I was 22 y/o, but as a Viet Nam combat veteran I had a lot more life experience than others my age who didn’t serve in the military.
The military experience definitely helps.
You have helped me to be a better officer!!! I always recommend your Channel to my department!!!
You are my inspiration and guide!!!! Thank you so much
Oh wow! The pressure is on! I do appreciate the compliment and recommendation, very much.
You are great and this video is amazing and makes me feel so good. I am 51 and decided to join the Broward county police force. I have never done drugs, smoked cigarettes in my life and I also don’t do alcohol. I am in shape and training everyday to take the agility test. I was starting to get discouraged because of over thinking stuff due to my age. Thank you for your service and thank you for making this video.
I appreciate that and I wish you nothing but the best!
I'm 35 years old and I'm starting my career in law enforcement for the lapd. These tips are very helpful will apply them
I’m grateful you found the video useful! Take care of yourself and never stop learning (and asking questions lol)
@@The10CodeMindset thanks. Take care as well . And keep the good work 👏 👍
It's funny you mention Tony Robbins because you remind me of him.
How? Lol! People have told me that before!! Haha!
I’m 35 a former bus driver and mail carrier. I’m in the prerequisites now for the academy
Outstanding!
32 this year and have driven truck for the last 7-8 years and im wanting to get into law enforcement my biggest worry is the physical aspect but from what ive seen here i have plenty of time, thanks for the motivation
With consistency in time and effort towards exercising you can absolutely get this accomplished 💪
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Scott thank you I’m 39 and going for it should be in by 40 if things go great. I needed this video.
You got this! I just turned 40 and if I could still work in LE, I know it wouldn’t be a problem on the physical side…as long as I stretched more consistently 😄
@The10CodeMindset lol. It took me longer because in 2017 I was 525lbs and havr since dropped all the weight and had to get into shape to do this physical test. That is my dedication.
OH WOW!!! That's peak determination and discipline! Please keep me updated on the journey entering LE.
I started the Police Academy on my 40th birthday in January of this year. I graduated in May and started working in June.
@@JenniferPerez-mv7df Congratulations!! Keep learning and stay vigilant!
Good stuff, Scott! Applied for a Police Dept. at 37. Hired and went through the academy at 38 and have been on the road for my first year at 39. (The dept. was specifically looking to add older officers’) My experience has been that being a little older has worked to my benefit in terms of maturity and especially valuable life experience vs. some of the 20-somethings. The only thing that I’m bummed about is not having as much time left to be a cop as they do 😂
Thanks for the content- it’s valuable and I appreciate all of your wisdom!
Thanks for commenting and offering that personal experience you have had! Stay well and do great! And I’m grateful you like the channel.
Thank you man! Such a useful information!
You bet!!! Take care!
I’m 33 and going to the academy in a month. Im in the best shape of my life but still nervous as hell! Can’t wait to get through and onto the street.
Nervousness just means you give a darn, which is a good thing 👍👍
One month, it will be here before you know it!
I made an academy video, if you haven’t watched it yet hope it is useful for you. Take care! ruclips.net/video/GKVC8SmtVbo/видео.htmlsi=jJdyS3vS_-VmJkti
Thank you for this.
Hey! I'm glad you noticed it! Sorry it took me a few weeks.
There are a few issues for someone significantly older joining, and not just physical. Overall yes there is more maturity and more overall knowledge and experiences, but it's also on average harder to learn new things, you get set in your ways and it's harder to see things from a different point of view, same issue why the Military prefers recruiting young. More than that, if you're joining the police somewhere around 40 a lot of your colleagues and superiors will see your change as a form of Mid Life Crisis, and that's not an entirely unjustified view, you're asking them to trust you and potentially put their lives in your hands when they think you're there to basically scratch an itch and show you can still hang with the young crowd, you have to work twice as hard to prove you're serious.
Great Video Content and Amazing Police Officer
Thank you. I’m a former officer now, and miss it a lot. But, I will continue to share what I learned during the career
Amazing video thank you
Thanks! I’m glad you liked it!
@@The10CodeMindset loved it trying to get a little more in shape and apply to my local county police department they have openings for veterans
I'm 27 and am starting a police job now and to be honest I'm glad I waited. My entire 20's I've been in the Army and still am on a reserves basis after 5 years active duty and at 20 I had a lot of self development to work on and it wasn't until year 2 or 3 into the Army that everything started to click for me. I was a 20 year old that would have failed as an officer but now I'm a 27 year old that won't.
Outstanding! And 27 is still plenty young enough to get in the game 👍👏
@The10CodeMindset I definitely plan on big things in law enforcement. I got hired on with one of if not the most difficult county Sheriff's office in my state. Lots of hard work over here in WA.
I'm working to join at 33. I don't think the age is as big of a problem as me not staying in shape most of my life.
I definitely feel I wasn't mentally ready when I was younger.
That is an advantage of getting into it a bit later, that life experience and typically more maturity. Just keep showing up bit by bit in fitness and there's the compounding effect. Eventually, it becomes a way of life.
@@The10CodeMindset thanks for all the advice for those aspiring to join the force!
George Foreman won back the heavy weight title at the age of 48
A beast!
But also good reasoning to put in the work and not settle for “I’m too old for this”…as I’ve heard people in their late 30’s say 😕
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Thanks!
...im looking to join an LEA in my late 40s...
Me too and good luck to you
Wish you all the best! Take care!
@@The10CodeMindset 🔟 CodeMindset your channel rocks. You seem like a fair guy- keep posting because your positive energy is priceless and highly needed in today's climate.
I really appreciate it. That means a lot.
I'm 34, went to community college for psychology, criminal justice and a few other courses but ended up switching to trade school for HVAC. Been a service advisor for a Ford dealer for the last 12 years and have a clean background... I help a lot of local municipalities with car repairs and have close connections with higher ups in a lot of local police departments.. I"m honestly thinking about talking to one of the powers that be at one of the local depts. to see if they would let me try out to become a cop. Do you think It could be worthwhile longterm to try and make the switch? Its something I've always wanted to do.
Thanks for commenting. Since you asked, I would start with a pros and cons list. I spoke to someone not too long ago who wanted to join in policing but he couldn’t afford the big pay cut. Pros Vs cons. Not saying that’s your situation but get pros, cons, intentions, and family scenarios listed on paper and then make a calculated decision. 34 isn’t too old by any means. Hopefully what I stated helps. I wish you all the best whether you enter LE or not.
I am 35 years of age and I filled out a sheriffs application for my local department here in my town in Florida. They called me today for an interview that I have Tuesday morning. The thing I’m worried about is just the test.
I wish you the best!
Rule of thumb for police tests, don’t overthink them.
I have two moving violations on my driving record. Would this disqualify me?
This is my opinion only, but I would be surprised if 2 simple moving violations disqualified you.
Now if the “moving violations” were misdemeanors like Care and Reckless, DWI, Hit & Run, that’d be different.
i'm 33 years old and just was hired onto my local dept.
Congratulations 👍👍 Attending the rookie school next, or have you already completed it?
I go to the Academy probably in June, no set date just yet. However, I was issued my uniform and will be sworn in, in a couple of weeks at my official start date. So pretty much i'll just have to ride around with someone whos certified until i go to academy@@The10CodeMindset
That’s interesting. I haven’t heard of that, but that’s one heck of an opportunity to learn, a ton! 👍 I know you didn’t ask but here is some more advice: ruclips.net/video/HyLGr3V5xwU/видео.htmlsi=AutaO-V8Nac68DV6
Hey Scott great video. Would you mind sharing why you left?
Thanks! Glad you liked the video.
The career wasn’t working out for my family anymore. As hard as it was to leave, I realized I had to put them first.
Abraham lived to be over 100 years…. Caleb was strong all his life. It’s in the Bible.The secret is in the Bible!!
Good thing God’s word isn’t secret! 😃
Thanks be to Him! ✝️
Hi, I'm 5'5".Is there any height requirement to become a police officer?
In the state where I worked, 5'5", no problem. I worked with officers who were shorter than that. Go for it!
Where are entry level officers making in the 30s-50s?
The average is around $47K but at bigger departments (particularly in California) the pay can be higher.
Is 28 too late to join?
Not at all! 👍
What rational person would even consider becoming a cop? After watching countless body cam videos, I know law enforcement is no longer considered an honorable and respectful profession. Nowadays, it would take a lunatic to ever dream of becoming a peace officer. In reality, there are several RUclips channels dedicated to exposing ignorant cops who are ignorant of the rights citizens have in the United States. Many cops in this country don't even know the laws. I highly recommend taking a screenshot of this list of RUclips channels and then doing a search for them here on RUclips. Because then, you can become more knowledgeable about the tyranny that is taking place in this country.
1. Audit Archive
2. The Civil Rights Lawyer
3. Shields of Shame
4. US - Corrupt Cops
5. Dirty Cops
6. Brutal cops
Same comment you left on another video. Who's paying you? 😂