man I'm about to test for the second time for my local sheriff's department and am really trying to get in cause the job would be an opportunity I've been looking for for a while and it would be great for my family. I have a good work history for my age but was coming up short with my sort of "strategy" for furthering my hiring process, like my first job was bagging groceries and I got it by staying persistent with the managers till they hired me, basically what I'm saying is you've given me a lot of things to think about to improve my chances of getting the job and I want to thank you. if I don't get called in for an interview after this testing round I'm just gonna go again and again till I'm part of the department.
Jake Yeah, it is tough getting hired on. Here in Texas I got two rejection letters and the third department I got hired on. But than I found out being a cop was not for me at the time. Best of luck with you buddy.
Thank you for this. I have a GED and am 30. I've been considering a job as a police officer. I worked at the same place for 5 years. I'm in a leadership position with knowledge in I.T. work and even helped emergency Managment response teams & the U.S. Coast Guard set up IT & phone lines for hurricane harvey, at my job. I have letters od recommendation ready to written up & this video made me feel so much easier on applying as a GED holder.
This video helped me decide on being an accounting major instead of a criminology major. Even though I was very torn when making the decision applying to college, I'm glad I'm in accounting and I feel much more confident about the future. I now want to be in anti-white-collar crime/anti-money laundering.
Awesome video man. I've recently made the full decision of becoming a cop, but I was stuck on which major to acquire in college (I already have 31 credits). But now I have such clear understanding of how I should be choosing a major. Thanks for the video man, God bless!
This was really helpful. I'm in college (currently) and I'm trying to major in accounting and business. Thank you for these videos, they're very helpful
A buddy of mine is a sheriffs deputy, and he is helping me to figure out whether I want to go into law enforcement or not. When I got out of the military I strongly considered it, but that was when BLM and cop hate was starting to pick up speed, so I went to school. These videos help me a lot in figuring out how I can juggle school with a potential law enforcement career.
The BLM and cop hate is part of the reason why I want to become an officer. To show that not all cops are bad. Plus I'm black so that might give me a slight edge in the eyes of those who only see skin color. I'm talking about BLM and SJWs.
+Maccabee Luke 22:36 Don't worry about detractors. They have always been there and always will be. The only difference today is how loud their voice is. On the street none of that crap matters.
@ Quintus Aurelius Symmachus there are millions I mean millions of black Americans who do not support blm which in fact were not created by a black led organization and we love and support law enforcement!!
I did horrible in High School, got suspended for a semester. I went to Vincennes University, got a A.S. in Law Enforcement, got hired with the Indiana State Police as a dispatcher then went in the Army as military police. while in the Army you will get promoted and you will be a supervisor, you will be a patrol supervisor while conducting law enforcement. You can also get some cool certifications like radar, hgn, K-9, intoxilyzer use, baton, pepper spray, traffic accident investigation, less than lethal force etc. Applied to an agency in California my last year in the army and ended up getting hired. Even though my young years were bad in high school I made up for it by my accomplishments. WATCH YOU CREDIT. DO NOT GET BAD CREDIT. BAD CREDIT IS A BIG DQ IN MOST DEPARTMENTS.
+The Cookster Better to have no credit than really bad credit. Lots of young guys come out of the service with the repercussions from those 28% interest car loans...
+The Cookster Better to have no credit than really bad credit. Lots of young guys come out of the service with the repercussions from those 28% interest car loans...
A CJ degree is awesome to have if you want to work Corrections or Detention, especially added to LEO experience, as a retirement plan. You can basically skip the ground floor entirely.
+originalShorai Where at and how does that work? Is it a retired cop with a cj degree can skip right to supervising at a jail? I've never heard of that.
In Texas the TDCJ allows for replacement of experience with relevant education on applications for supervisor positions up to the Lieutenant level. Beyond that it only requires about 2 years at each level to advance. They also allow for "buying back" Law Enforcement and Military Service time as time toward retirement and/or initial advancement in pay scale at a set rate. As an example, a coworker of mine was in the Marines for 7 years and started out 6 months and two pay scale steps ahead of me starting at the same time. Not 100% what the Law Enforcement rate is. They also pay extra for active licensing and degrees of any kind. Obviously a former officer will, at least for a time, still have an active license.
+free field training To be clear I don't mean that you can skip ahead without being interviewed by a promotion board. Actually, an outside applicant makes the board easier for everyone since they can't ask function specific questions and alienate those applicants.
+originalShorai so as a 11 year cop with a bachelor's degree I could come into corrections and be an LT in four years? Shit, that's pretty good. Too bad I don't know anything about working the jail eh? Lol
+free field training As an 11 year Corrections Officer I can say that you sometimes feel like years of supervisory work makes many seem as if they don't know anything about the job anyway, but I digress. The point I was making was you could be an LT as soon as you left basic and supervisory training in about two months after the interview. In four-six years you could be a Major. It's mostly about experience in dealing with people and training in reacting to emergencies or training in multi-level, even multi-agency, responses. Not that you couldn't pick up a few courses on that topic for free from FEMA, but hey that's just me. If you spent 11 years as a Police Officer and weren't fired for drugs, family abuse, or a psychotic break then you're familiar with the kinds of communication and interactions they look for. Reading people, recognizing contraband and those that carry it, de-escalation, etc. De-escalation is the real key here. Much like private security a job in corrections centers around the exact opposite of what I've heard a number of Departments and Agencies like to teach. De-escalation instead of immediate escalation. Don't risk your life but talking someone down instead of punching them in the face is always preferable. With your experience, you'd be well familiar with the importance of that.
Thank you so much for mentioning that you DON’T have to get a degree in law and criminal justice geez.. these kids major in that and think they’re gonna be locked in as a cop lol.
+Quason Million you should hear all the kids that as me whether to major in criminal justice or forensics to get a job as a "crime scene investigator". I dash many a dream in the DM's.
free field training sorry for the late response, but yes it’s nothing wrong with it ... it just gets annoying sometimes, I have police academy the beginning of 2019 and civilians academy the beginning of next year and I’m taking psychology... 🤷🏽♂️ sooo yeah.
I'll be getting my associate's degree this summer in business administration (had to take 2 semesters of Accounting) and transferring to the local state university majoring in Management (which includes 2 semesters of business analysis, human resources mgmt, employment laws, etc.) and minoring in criminal justice. Already took 2 lower division criminal justice courses at community college to satisfy the prerequisite for taking up the CJ minor at university. I can tell you that the criminal justice majors at my community college are pretty dumb as a whole.
If you cna swing it and want to get an education it's great. The problem is you have to figure you are going to be on odd ball swinging shifts for at least the first 5-10 years unless you have juice. I wouldn't bank on being able to do it early on in your career...or ever.
I'm majoring in accounting right now, I used to think a degree in accounting wouldn't look marketable to an agency, but when i did my research, i discovered a lot of places would look highly upon you if you have an analytical degree such as accounting
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I am currently a security officer and was looking into forwarding myself as a cop for my county. This is excellent knowledge for me. I was looking for information like this before I make the big step, and will definitely be watching your videos. Thank you.
I just began teaching protective services for Job Corps in Flint, MI. Your videos have been a god send for advice on what to talk to my students about, as I try to motivate them to attempt to enter police, fire, military, govt. services.
+Anton Burkovetskiy college is great if you can afford it. If you can't, military will get you into 75% of the same places. Some pd's give preference to military vets both at hiring and promotions. So, take that into account as well. Research the types of places you would like to work first.
Anton Burkovetskiy Hey bud, for what its worth, I went the military route and here's how it played out for me. I joined the Marine Corps Infantry after high school. After my four years was up, my plan was always to become a Louisiana State Trooper. BUT, I had such a blast in the Corps I wanted to do four more years, so I did. Now I'm out and in the hiring process for LSP, because fortunately for me they require either a bachelors or military service. But wait here's the bonus, I'm still going to get a degree, and it's going to be for FREE because of the G.I. Bill. In my case this worked out for me, because when I was younger there's now way I was going to sit in school for an additional four more years. lol I just wasn't ready for college, I couldn't stand school . Now that I'm older, I can't stop reading/educating myself. 1. Saw the world/4 deployments, and got paid to do a lot of cool shit with some of the best dudes on earth. 2. I still meet the requirements to become a Trooper. 3. After the academy, the US will pay me a salary to get a free education with the G.I. Bill Hope this helps some Good Luck
+George Street now that is a voice of true wisdom that comes from life experience. Some pd's cover half of tuition as well. You could stretch the GI Bill to almost cover law school!
I am still in high school (last year of it) and I don't really want to go to college or military, but I did chose to get started early with becoming a Park Ranger explorer and a youth corp member. Does being apart of these two groups helps me in the long run in becoming a police officer?
Since I can’t be a cop til I’m 21 I’m enlisting in the military soon (I’m 17,senior in highschool) to give me experience there and when I’m done with 4 years I’ll try and become a cop
I have an Associate of Science in Justice Administration and a BS major in Criminal Justice and a minor in Homeland Security. Including/a Private Detective / Diploma. I am in Law School w/ grad. Degree in Master of Laws for Global Business Law. However, I would like to start my own Agency. Now, I am with the Criminal Justice Dept. as a Public Service Provider. I am in Law right now. As soon I am done with my last Law School Diplomacy as a Refresher. I would like to attend Police One Academy. They spoke on issues of being with an Agency.... First before you can attend. I am too beautiful to be a cop. But, I love doing investigations. I will make this my career one way or another.
I was MP in the AF and had just finished my first semester if college but have 2 years of credits from all the classes I had taken while in the military. During my "police" interview I was asked if the police chief was speeding through town would I write him a ticket. I asked him if the chief was responding to a situation that required him to speed and he said no. So I told I would have to write him a ticket and they never called me.
That’s how they work. It’s all cut throat,cover your own ass,screw everyone else,lock everyone up. I applied got accepted and went for a polygraph. Passed it and when they started asking me questions they immediately said I should just be a politician. All because they didn’t like my answers and I out smarted all of them. No cop like being shown up.
+Caio T ahhh, well I know there are some places you CAN be a cop at 18. That doesn't mean that is a normal thing even there though. Do they really actually hire 18 year olds? Or is that just the base requirements?
+Jose Zamorano It can help you make connections in LE, which certainly won't hurt. There are some places who have volunteer gigs, ESDA and Civil defense.
I have a question I just graduated college with a associate's degree in criminal justice and and I'm also in the military National Guard my question is how will my military duties affect my job as a police officer because I know most jobs will not hire you if you are in the military because of the time that we have to be gone
Well that sucks, I'm about to turn 21 and I'm about to begin the application process for my local police department and my previous job that I worked in for a couple of months was construction,..... Nice to know I'm more than likely gonna be rejected, I guess the Army is next , really didn't want to go but it seems like it's my only option,
Hotelromeo117 I turn 21 in August and I am still struggling on what to earn in college. But military experience is good as any degree when applying to law enforcement
I was a Correctional Officer at the State Prison for a year and a half. I worked for 6 months as a Sheet Metal Apprentice as well. I’m 25, and I’ve had a job since I was 15. I’m now in my 2 year of 3 in the military. Do you think I’ve got a good shot at making this dream become a reality?
I'm going to school to be a paralegal in Ontario, it gives me a good understanding of law and I'm going to apply to my local police department once I'm finished and work part time as a paralegal and keep up my practice and I have something in the legal field to do after I'm done being a police officer
Sharky Barks don’t fret too fast with that one, a lot of departments (especially in Cali) place value in a college degree and actually require a minimum amount of college credits and/or military experience. I’m about to get my MS (and have many PO’s in my program hoping to move up) and almost finished with the process of getting hired on as a police recruit. In fact the department I’m going for actively seeks out recruits at colleges, and has a minimum requirement of at least 60 college credits just to apply. They told me with my degree my pay would significantly increase within a couple of years to the cap of around 150k, which is a much slower process to reach without the education. Let alone the fact if you ever want to transfer over to a state or federal agencies, which many require at least a Bachelor’s degree. So it ultimately means you just have to shop around for an agency, because not all are created equal.
after working security for 2 years, I ended up going to work for my mother..she's the boss and house manager at the house when works for. she works for a company called rescare..they take care of disabled and mentally challanged and etc people. and I have been volunteering for a few years working there for free taking care of them. I drive a van to transport them to work, the doctor, appointments etc, I help with showers and their hygiene. they wash their own butts&nuts lol but we have to watch and help so they dont fall in the shower. but I also pass meds..controlled substances and none, and also do cooking and help teach them communications like to talk, sign language, etc. I love it and helping them and been finishing up with school. ive had several different agencies county&city offer me a job or position in law enforcement. but wanted to finish my schooling and get more life experience. I started working at age 15 staining wood and siding and hanging it on buildings and doing concrete at care free days in when dave carter ran it. I worked there from 15-17 then worked at big o tires as a tire tech, flat fixer, and bay guy, I also worked as a driver and laborer for a scrap yard for several years, then lastly worked for abm security company, then universal security.
I'm thinking about applying for a officer position in small town that only has painted on badges have deploma and no record also have extensive arms experience but no professional training and real world high Stress shootings in public situation experience that inspired me to pursue this what are my chances to get a position in the law enforcement field very level headed in situations were it's easy to scare the public if u don't keep a level head and keep people calm and safe thank you for your Time and response
thank you so much for clearing up the college major part!! i am currently trying to decide on a major and was about to choose criminal justice, and needed someone to give me some advice.
+Aspect Z well, that depends on what places you are trying to get a job. It certainly won't hurt you beyond the financial obligations. You should check the requirements of the places you want to apply for a job.
Excellent advice! I retired five years ago from a career in federal law enforcement and have been teaching criminal justice courses at the university level. I always point out to students interested in a law enforcement career that they don't necessarily need a four year degree. It is increasingly a threshold requirement for the better paying big city jobs, and always has been for federal criminal investigators, but experience is equally important if not more so. Remarkably, most of my students seeking jobs in law enforcement don't want to leave home and thereby relegate themselves to fewer employment opportunities with smaller departments at lower pay. That's not a good situation given the average student loan debt after graduation. There are two areas where a criminal justice degree may be of some benefit. A CJ degree is helpful if you want to work in the broader field of criminal justice, but are not necessarily interested in police work. The system we worked in every day is taken for granted but appears like a labyrinth to outsiders. Understanding how the system is supposed to work takes a lot of the mystery out of learning how your jurisdiction functions once you become employed. Secondly, if you are dead-set on a law enforcement job, particularly at one of the more competitive agencies, your degree selection may fit into a progressive plan of education and work experience geared to obtain that end. That said, you should always have a Plan B and C ready just in case. My advice is to typically minor or double major in another field that provides options in case plan A fails. It's not inconceivable that even if you get that coveted job in law enforcement, that you will discover that you don't like the stress, hours, bosses, etc., and leave. I don't have any problem with your advice to major in something else altogether. I find that equally sound. You channel is very down to earth and full of practical advice. Keep up the good work!
Since the beginning of last year, I assumed that I would be majoring in a criminal justice degree... But after watching this video and doing some research on my own, I am now changing my mind on the matter. Thanks for the insight! (I'm going to major in computer science, which is a hobby of mine)
+The Sticky Paper King Slayer aws it would have to be a pretty bad school record for it to come up, even then it would have to be getting expelled from college level.
Well this helps. Cause I got disqualified from the military for some Bs reason however I work in truck driving, logistics and haul half a million dollars of freight around the country. So that lifts a weight off my shoulders. Thanks!
About to be 23 with basically no work history applying to my sheriff's department, have no work history other than a few months at once place, because I spent 18-20 taking care of my grand parents and then 20 I got a job and was hit by a car going to work and was locked in therapy unable to do work, wish me luck people!
Hoping to go to Texas DPS when I’m in my late 20s. I’m trying to get my life setup prior to joining. I have a job setup from ground zero at a plant that’s being built soon, so I’m sure that I could get high up from there. My dream is to be a trooper but there is so many things I have to be sure of first.
Man....wish I would've seen this before I went the CCJ major route. Love your vids man, what an amazing and informational channel. Pretty cool how you're from cook also!
My car broke down a couple years ago and a sheriff was nice enough to give my family a ride home. I mentioned I used to want to be a cop and we chatted a bit, he was a psychology major, though he said your major really doesn't matter so get something aimed more than just law enforcement.
Im in my local vocational schools public safety academy. Our junior year we focus on law enforcement and get our nims 100, 200, 700, and telecommunicator 1. Our senior year we have the opportunity to get our 240 firecard and EMT. I plan on going into security, then become a cop
Question I heard to become a cop I must pass a civil service exam. Now what can i expect from the exam and what type of questions.? Is the Process like military ex Civil service exam like the asvab after that their a place likes meps and then training.? I heard no matter what i wanna become let say a k-9 officer I must start from the bottom and then when their a a opening apply for tgat
+emileo agustin yes and no. Everyone takes a test. In some places it is a civil service test in others it is LE specific. After that there is an oral interview and a battery of medical/physical /psyc exams. Then a list is compiled and hiring is done off the list. (this can all vary depending on state/agency). You then get a job and any specialist positions you get after that are at the need of the agency and YOU have to prove that you are the best person for that job. While time in service is not the only qualifier for positions like k-9 you should not expect to be put in such positions before you have 3-5 years on. Chances are you will stay a patrolman full time for at the very least 3 years, even with prior experience as a k-9 handler.
+emileo agustin this should answer some of your questions, most is applicable for k9 as well. In this case though you would have to go private sector to go straight to being a dog handler if you have been a dog handler in the military. ruclips.net/video/u_UO1NsSDCE/видео.html
My agency only requires a high school diploma.. if I feel want To be a patrol officer. If you want I go into anything special Ie detective spot you’ll need a bachelors. If you want be a Lt or higher you’ll need a masters
I turn 26 this year and recently decided that I really really want to be a police officer. It's an idea I've had since I was young but I was previously dissuaded by family and people I knew. The problem is, I'm an underachieving loser who has lead a kind of directionless life. I've been in and out of college, in and out of various jobs, just trying to find contentment in anything and this is the first time in a long time that I've felt passionately about anything career-wise. Is there any hope for me to make it given a spotty work history at my age? What course of action can I take?
Great video! I agree about not getting a Criminal Justice degree it does not put you ahead of the game or make you stand out when compared to the other applicants with the same degree.
@@freefieldtraining hi there. You could major in whatever, but learn a marketable skill on your own. For example, political science with minor in computer science.
3 questions. 1) Is a Diploma of business useful when joining the police and does it have any well paying job prospects? 2) I was thinking of doing a diploma of legal studies/services at university, would this help me in any way besides job prospects? ie (showing im commited to becoming a police officer) 3) Would you reccommend any degrees from Cert 1 - diplomas that may give a broad 'leg up', or that may be necessary to becoming a police officer? Thank you!
With all the BS that's gone down this week with George Floyd, I am more and more of the mind that ALL future officers need to have a four year degree, and military experience should NOT be transferrable.
What is it you think 4 years of college is going to give a person that 4 years of military experience won't. I dont see a nexus between a cop not understanding that kneeling on someone's neck is a bad idea and sitting in a classroom learning about the history of law enforcement. Now, maybe a bit of human anatomy should be thrown into training at some level, that I would agree with. Too many guys are manipulating people's bodies without having a full enough understanding of how those bodies work.
@@freefieldtraining There is a reason why many is protesting right now. And people are seeing how the police are handling the situation. I am also agreeing that police officers in USA should have at least a bachelor degree to become a police officer. So what are they learning as a military? Are they learning about the criminology and ethics, or is it more focused on handling weapon? I get frustrated seeing the cops handling peaceful demonstrating as a riot. You can clearly see their lack of education in handling situations. For example where I am from in Norway, you need to have a bachelor degree from the police academy to walk out as an officer. If the police doesn't meet the demonstrators with respect, why should they think they would get respect back? And who are they actually protecting?
@@melisabailey4778 I think the international media is glossing over the complexity of the situation here. These "protests" are devolving into riots and looting and people are being shot and killed by the "protesters". Many agencies here require a bachelors degree but there have been no studies showing any corrrrelationbbetween having a degree and being a good cop, and certainly none which suggest a degree makes you a moral person. On the contrary, military service on the US teaches discipline and how to work with people of a diverse background. Most soldiers rarely use weapons at all except to qualify once a year.
As a history major (non-cop), I'd like to note for anyone reading the comments in future that any liberal arts degree from a good school teaches you how to: read, write, speak, and think. These skills transfer well to ANYTHING. Writing especially.
That was true up until the 90's during the major Clinton hiring boom. For example, for decades the Michigan State troopers only cared that you were male and over 6'0 tall and able to bench xxxlbs. When radios sucked and funding was low, backup was often 5+ mins away so you had to be able to go 2v1 for an extended time and survive. Now that backup is more readily available and police tech is better your tact and knowledge is a major factor in your hiring and especially promotion.
I’m in Minnesota and am a first year student still and I’ve decided to switch my Major or to law enforcement. In MN they require all over an A.S in whatever but they say specifically that if you have that then you can go right to the academy. If not then you do have to do another thing and then the academy.
Tommy I have a quick question. I dropped out of college after 2 years to go into the workforce and became a general manager of a multi million dollar sales business at the age of 24. I'm looking at applying in the Chicagoland area. Do you think departments will take my management and people experience into consideration over education? Keep up the great videos and stay safe. Maybe one day I'll have you as my FTO.
This is why I’m only getting my associates degree for free until I turn 21 I’m also building up my resume by getting certifications and volunteering in my community I recommend citizen police academies as well
I make pizzas at a small restaurant in the small town I live in. I would like to think my co workers and boss think highly of my work ethic, character, and attitude. I have never been to a higher form of education other than high school and was homeschooled most of my childhood. Therefore I have a GED. And I am 23. What would someone in my shoes need to be focusing upon the most, trying to make the next step in the hiring process?
Im 20 and will be 21 in a few weeks, I didn't go to college, however I did graduate high school and recently took the deputy sheriffs exam for Albany NY back in November, got my test results back and now I am going through the process. Also getting a job as a security guard in the mean time, figured that would look good on my resume as well.
I had a question for you I was curious about as well. On my left hand my index finger cant be bent the same as my other fingers due to an injury I acquired when I was younger involving a tree limb cutter..lol (basically got my finger cut off by accident) anyway my question is this..Will this be a problem for me becoming a LEO in respect to drawing my taser? My strong hand is my Right Hand and my weak hand hand is my Left Hand can I cross draw the taser with my dominate hand? or do you have to deploy the taser with your weak hand or whatever side it is holstered on? I look forward to your reply.. thanks
+Matt Ryan there are two schools of thought on taser location and drawing and I'm of the cross draw persuasion myself. I'm not sure if an inoperable weak hand index finger would be a disqualifier. I've never run into that before.
Well I can still pull a trigger with it, it just doesn't bend completely in unless assisted by my other finger or thumb. Ive adapted to it completely at this point I was just unsure as to if they would DQ me because of that. I assume they won't due to it being on my weak on and not on my dominate hand. Can you depoly your taser with your dominate hand? For example if It was positioned on my left hip can I draw it with my weak hand and then deploy it with my right hand once I quickly reposition it into my dominate hand? or do I have to deploy it with the same hand that I drew the taser with?
+Matt Ryan depends on agency policy. Some places require that the taser be used diffrently and kept on the belt in different positions from others. Some places have no rules and leave it up to the ofc to decide
It was very refreshing to hear you say truck driver. Law enforcement has always worked and interest inside of me. And the last few months I’ve been actively seeking opportunities in the industry, but have been skeptical because of my lack of experience in a related field. I have been driving a truck since I was 18. I’m approaching 26 with a wife and three kids. I’m eagerly seeking a career in law enforcement and the opportunities it holds to serve and protect our wonderful community. I’m curious what is your opinion on doing a self funded post certification and then seeking employment with local agencies? Would this be a good way to elevate someone with minimal related experience and a GED, but an excellent work history a desire to protect and serve? Or should I continue my current course of action an continue applying at local agencies? The help is greatly appreciated. Thank you.
I would take a two or three pronged approach. Try to self sponsor while applying to agencies and get in a community College once you even start taking college courses nobody cares that you have a ged and not a hs diploma.
Thank you for the prompt reply. I’m defiantly doing my research and seeking the right path. I’ve lived in Iowa my whole life, and unfortunately they don’t offer any self funding programs, but I’ve researched and noticed Missouri if flooded with them. Do you know of any reciprocity between states? My ultimate goal would be to migrate towards Des Moines, Iowa. Greatly appreciate the help. Thank you.
I’m interested in switching careers and getting into law enforcement. I’ve been a Automotive mechanic for 7 years. Looking to get into probation department or game warden. do mechanics transition well into law enforcement?
I'm 23 and worked as a cleaner for 2 years, currently I'm a college student for computer science. Hypothetically if I wanted to work for law enforcement how likely am I to land a position?
Hi I wanna be a cop, and I've had a few people criticize me for choosing computer Science instead of criminal justice. After watching this video I'm actually glad about the choice I've made
Computer science is a great degree to get and you can maybe do some side jobs with that I don't know why people would do that honestly i feel like a computer science degree is more vaulible than a Crimmanl justice degree.
Becayse like the guy said in the video if you got any injuries or any permeninte onces or maybe retired you can always do stuff in the Computer science filed such as Cyber security or anything of your choosing
Now I took my associates route, but I had my EMT for a while before I started college. My first real job at the age of 21 was in corrections. Before that I did construction, and had to have a big background check for it. My LT told me, that since I had my EMT, and worked corrections I could have started the academy earlier, I wish I had known this before going to college lol
I´m considering moving to America when i grow older and police officer looks like a really stable job. And, can an immigrant be a police officer ? How much months or years it would take for me to be able to join a police department?
I live out here in California and my dream job has always been a police officer. I want to go to my community college and major in criminal Justice but I’m concern about some issues, but let me break it down and hopefully I could get an honest answer. I have no felonies neither misdemeanor on my record, but I was arrested when I was 17 years old and put on Probation for a year once I completed my probation in good condition after that I never got in trouble with the law ever since. I’ve gotten government jobs where they done a FBI background and it comes back clear no criminal history nothing’s comes up. And I’m now 28 years old and I had multiples jobs been a Commercial driver. And I had multiple lawsuits ongoing and it’s me suing my prior employers. And my credit isn’t the best and I’m working on getting it repair. Can I still become a police officer? Having all that on my bag? Do I need to let them know about my lawsuits?
I got 10 years in the military, speak a foreign language, and had some college... got an interview with the local medium-size department, but didn't get the job. My suspicion was that they asked me details about the abuse I had to experience during my childhood... and I couldn't respond, had to look away. I reapplied a year later, and didn't even get a invite to the physical agility test... just a courtesy THANKS BUT NO THANKS email. They probably think I'm mentally ill or something. Right after I got that email, I did get a mysterious UNSIGNED email from someone at the department saying that the standards regarding traffic violations/DMV records have in respect to minimum requirements have recently changed. But no further details were delineated in the email. I did, 10 month prior to this application rejection, receive a citation for operating mobile device while driving which I went to court for and was ultimately dismissed after I agreed to complete online driving school and submit my driving transcript to the court to show that I've remained infraction-free since. This was right before the rejection. I went on to earn my associate's degree in business from the local community college, and am currently working towards my bachelor's degree in business management from an in-state public research university's AACSB-accredited college of business AND minored in Criminal Justice (6 criminal justice courses total, all of which I got A's in). I graduate next Spring and will try the same department one more time. If they decide to interview me again, and pressed to know during the background interview, I will explain the best I can about the nature of the abuse and WARN them that talking about the traumatic experience can potentially cause me to become emotional (last time when the interviewer pressed me for it, I had to look away in order to hold back tears). If they reject me this third time based on this or anything trivial, I have to assume and ACCEPT the fact that this is probably NOT a good department to work for.
So I’ve decided to switch from CJ to Mechanical Engineering bcus although I want to work in law enforcement and the fbi, I do later down the line want to pursue engineering in the aerospace industry or environmental industry. I’m still debating if this is the right choice because the course load for engineeeing is a lot and will take me a lot longer to finish. I’m 23 years old just got out the military, but I feel like I’m falling behind. Should I just go straight to the police academy or double down and finish my degree first?
In my state (MI) our Criminal Justice BA's and AA's (from most schools) have police academies attached so you become certifiable as a peace officer in the state of Michigan upon graduation. So in my case, that's why I'm majoring in CJ.
I’m Looking to be a police officer. Shoutout from the Tulsa and OKC area in Oklahoma. College this year is a joke due to the China virus 🦠. But stay grinding fellas .
Minnesota is one of few (I believe the only) states to require a college degree. Most departments require it in Law Enforcement or a related field. It has to be at least an Associates, but because of the competitive jobs, you basically need a Bachelor's Degree (unless you intern or have worked for the department in other ways). Most Sergents positions require a Master's. So in this state there's is an education requirement by law I believe. great video topic!
+Jacob Pawlowski Wow, most of my best supervisors would be unqualified. I wonder why anyone would think that a master's in anything would be necessary for a supervisor position. Here in Illinois that is an administrator, chief or deputy chief, type requirement. Do they require a doctorate to be a chief in minisota?
lol not that I know of, most of them just have a Master's in Leadership in Crim Justice I believe. But this along with the Sergeants requirements are on a department basis. I think most of them get it during their LE career because a fair chunk of larger agencies will either pay for the education or do a reimbursement program.
I've wanted to become a police officer for a while now. The military experience i have is national guard. I know some people dont like national guard. Does that affect the ability to become a police officer negatively?
I plan on getting an associates, maybe two because I want to go to two different communities at once. But I’m also going into the National Guard, do you think I’m going down the right path to become a police officer? Or do you think I should change anything?
+Jason Valentin that's a good start, but I think you might be better off doing one thing well instead of two half heartedly. I'd go for a associates (to start) then a bachelor's. Or go full time in the service for four years. I don't see how two AS degrees would help.
Sad. I got a CJ degree.. but hey. Great video. I agree with it. I also think some advice is that you gotta be in shape and study to pass the police physical and educational exams.
My dream job is to be a cop but I have no college behind me.. I’ve worked for a armored truck for 4 1/2 years hauling tons a money around.. my county says GED or high school diploma.. then gives me 5 yrs to get degree
I'm seriously considering pursuing a job as a city or country police officer after I retire with over 20yrs from the U.S. Navy (Intel specialty). I'll be about 45yrs old when I retire. I have a BA in History and Master's degree in National Security (not LE-related though). I'm still physically fit to do push-ups/situps/run with no medical waivers. Do I have a good chance or will departments consider me too old? What else can I do to make myself more valuable to a department looking to hire? P.S. Interested in State Police, but I've read and heard that they move/pcs just like in the military, which I don't want to do anymore; I'd like to buy a home and settle down in a community.
Here in Illinois you would be too old to start new. There are several agencies that don't care about your age and some (like many private railroad police agencies) that actually prefer older candidates. You will have to do a fair amount of research to figure it out but it is doable.
In Missouri and some other states you can attend the police academy on your own dime. As a result unless you want to work in Kansas City, St Louis or for the highway patrol agencies will require you have completed the academy pre-hire. I moved from another state to MO to attend the academy and worked in a small agency to get experience before moving up. Many of the academies are run by colleges and give college credit for completing the program some as much as 30+ credits.
The police in my area need an Associates Degree. I was looking at it, but joined the military instead because I didn't have an education back then. I'm too old and crusty now. I got in the medical field instead. I did the EMT thing for a while and drunks on the street annoy me. Usually alcohol related incidents involve both police and EMTs. I had enough of that.
Don't Forget You can also be a Deputy Sheriff/State trooper. That's the same as a cop. Also one question. If you had to pick Between Glock 22 or Glock 21 for a Duty weapon. Which one would you choose and why?
+Nelson Green well, depending on the area being a deputy sheriff isn't always the same. Many deputy sheriff's don't have police powers. But, for my purposes on the channel when I say "cop" or "police" I mean all cops. From the railroad police and private police on up.
free field training One more thing. What do you mean Depending on the area. Deputys don't have Police powers? Police arrest People. Deputys Arrest people to. I don't get what you mean by that.
+Nelson Green In some areas Sheriffs deputies are not all cops who arrest people. In large metro areas, Cook county IL for instance, there are a large number of deputy sheriff's who are correctional officers or court security only. They have never nor will ever work the street, carry guns, ect. (Not that there is anything wrong with that as long as they are happy) In Cook county they have what is called the "sheriff's police" they work strictly on the road and most were never in corrections or court security. You can also find people toting around "sheriff's deputy" badges with other titles on them as well like pshycologist or administrators that don't have the statutory power of arrest. There is a vast array of diffrent types of law enforcement out there and not all are what you would traditionally call "police"
man I'm about to test for the second time for my local sheriff's department and am really trying to get in cause the job would be an opportunity I've been looking for for a while and it would be great for my family. I have a good work history for my age but was coming up short with my sort of "strategy" for furthering my hiring process, like my first job was bagging groceries and I got it by staying persistent with the managers till they hired me, basically what I'm saying is you've given me a lot of things to think about to improve my chances of getting the job and I want to thank you. if I don't get called in for an interview after this testing round I'm just gonna go again and again till I'm part of the department.
Jake Yeah, it is tough getting hired on. Here in Texas I got two rejection letters and the third department I got hired on. But than I found out being a cop was not for me at the time. Best of luck with you buddy.
Embition if you don't mind me asking, what made you realize being a cop isn't for you?
Embition how did you realize being a cop was not for you??
Did you get the job?
Did you get it ?
Thank you for this. I have a GED and am 30. I've been considering a job as a police officer. I worked at the same place for 5 years. I'm in a leadership position with knowledge in I.T. work and even helped emergency Managment response teams & the U.S. Coast Guard set up IT & phone lines for hurricane harvey, at my job.
I have letters od recommendation ready to written up & this video made me feel so much easier on applying as a GED holder.
At my local PD the max hiring age is 35.
Fuck both of you. Police are human trash.
@@wall7103 Most police departments don't have a maximum hiring age I believe, as long as you're physically capable.
This video helped me decide on being an accounting major instead of a criminology major. Even though I was very torn when making the decision applying to college, I'm glad I'm in accounting and I feel much more confident about the future. I now want to be in anti-white-collar crime/anti-money laundering.
Thank you so much for taking the time to post this video. It's really help me out on the road to becoming a member of the Criminal Justice field.
+N0t2Sure happy to help brother. Good luck!
Awesome video man. I've recently made the full decision of becoming a cop, but I was stuck on which major to acquire in college (I already have 31 credits). But now I have such clear understanding of how I should be choosing a major. Thanks for the video man, God bless!
This was really helpful. I'm in college (currently) and I'm trying to major in accounting and business. Thank you for these videos, they're very helpful
A buddy of mine is a sheriffs deputy, and he is helping me to figure out whether I want to go into law enforcement or not. When I got out of the military I strongly considered it, but that was when BLM and cop hate was starting to pick up speed, so I went to school. These videos help me a lot in figuring out how I can juggle school with a potential law enforcement career.
+Quintus Aurelius Symmachus 🍩☕👍
The BLM and cop hate is part of the reason why I want to become an officer. To show that not all cops are bad. Plus I'm black so that might give me a slight edge in the eyes of those who only see skin color. I'm talking about BLM and SJWs.
+Maccabee Luke 22:36 Don't worry about detractors. They have always been there and always will be. The only difference today is how loud their voice is. On the street none of that crap matters.
Unless they're rioting and looting of course.
@ Quintus Aurelius Symmachus there are millions I mean millions of black Americans who do not support blm which in fact were not created by a black led organization and we love and support law enforcement!!
This was helpful even though I’ve just started highschool
Same bro same
Grade 10 but yea
Can't relate im a junior
Grade 8
Brooo same hahah
I did horrible in High School, got suspended for a semester. I went to Vincennes University, got a A.S. in Law Enforcement, got hired with the Indiana State Police as a dispatcher then went in the Army as military police. while in the Army you will get promoted and you will be a supervisor, you will be a patrol supervisor while conducting law enforcement. You can also get some cool certifications like radar, hgn, K-9, intoxilyzer use, baton, pepper spray, traffic accident investigation, less than lethal force etc. Applied to an agency in California my last year in the army and ended up getting hired. Even though my young years were bad in high school I made up for it by my accomplishments. WATCH YOU CREDIT. DO NOT GET BAD CREDIT. BAD CREDIT IS A BIG DQ IN MOST DEPARTMENTS.
+The Cookster Better to have no credit than really bad credit. Lots of young guys come out of the service with the repercussions from those 28% interest car loans...
+The Cookster Better to have no credit than really bad credit. Lots of young guys come out of the service with the repercussions from those 28% interest car loans...
How does divorce and bankruptcy come across? I like most had really good credit until I got divorced and am now having to look into bankruptcy
@@8BloodyKnuckles good question. Hate that you didn't get an answer.
A CJ degree is awesome to have if you want to work Corrections or Detention, especially added to LEO experience, as a retirement plan. You can basically skip the ground floor entirely.
+originalShorai Where at and how does that work? Is it a retired cop with a cj degree can skip right to supervising at a jail? I've never heard of that.
In Texas the TDCJ allows for replacement of experience with relevant education on applications for supervisor positions up to the Lieutenant level. Beyond that it only requires about 2 years at each level to advance. They also allow for "buying back" Law Enforcement and Military Service time as time toward retirement and/or initial advancement in pay scale at a set rate. As an example, a coworker of mine was in the Marines for 7 years and started out 6 months and two pay scale steps ahead of me starting at the same time. Not 100% what the Law Enforcement rate is. They also pay extra for active licensing and degrees of any kind. Obviously a former officer will, at least for a time, still have an active license.
+free field training To be clear I don't mean that you can skip ahead without being interviewed by a promotion board. Actually, an outside applicant makes the board easier for everyone since they can't ask function specific questions and alienate those applicants.
+originalShorai so as a 11 year cop with a bachelor's degree I could come into corrections and be an LT in four years? Shit, that's pretty good. Too bad I don't know anything about working the jail eh? Lol
+free field training As an 11 year Corrections Officer I can say that you sometimes feel like years of supervisory work makes many seem as if they don't know anything about the job anyway, but I digress.
The point I was making was you could be an LT as soon as you left basic and supervisory training in about two months after the interview. In four-six years you could be a Major. It's mostly about experience in dealing with people and training in reacting to emergencies or training in multi-level, even multi-agency, responses. Not that you couldn't pick up a few courses on that topic for free from FEMA, but hey that's just me.
If you spent 11 years as a Police Officer and weren't fired for drugs, family abuse, or a psychotic break then you're familiar with the kinds of communication and interactions they look for. Reading people, recognizing contraband and those that carry it, de-escalation, etc.
De-escalation is the real key here. Much like private security a job in corrections centers around the exact opposite of what I've heard a number of Departments and Agencies like to teach. De-escalation instead of immediate escalation. Don't risk your life but talking someone down instead of punching them in the face is always preferable. With your experience, you'd be well familiar with the importance of that.
Thank you so much for mentioning that you DON’T have to get a degree in law and criminal justice geez.. these kids major in that and think they’re gonna be locked in as a cop lol.
+Quason Million you should hear all the kids that as me whether to major in criminal justice or forensics to get a job as a "crime scene investigator". I dash many a dream in the DM's.
free field training sorry for the late response, but yes it’s nothing wrong with it ... it just gets annoying sometimes, I have police academy the beginning of 2019 and civilians academy the beginning of next year and I’m taking psychology... 🤷🏽♂️ sooo yeah.
I'll be getting my associate's degree this summer in business administration (had to take 2 semesters of Accounting) and transferring to the local state university majoring in Management (which includes 2 semesters of business analysis, human resources mgmt, employment laws, etc.) and minoring in criminal justice. Already took 2 lower division criminal justice courses at community college to satisfy the prerequisite for taking up the CJ minor at university. I can tell you that the criminal justice majors at my community college are pretty dumb as a whole.
free field training what are your thoughts on going to college while being a cop
If you cna swing it and want to get an education it's great. The problem is you have to figure you are going to be on odd ball swinging shifts for at least the first 5-10 years unless you have juice. I wouldn't bank on being able to do it early on in your career...or ever.
I'm majoring in accounting right now, I used to think a degree in accounting wouldn't look marketable to an agency, but when i did my research, i discovered a lot of places would look highly upon you if you have an analytical degree such as accounting
*Search: US Court says it’s okay for Police Departments to refuse to hire someone who is too smart*
_Search: State Lowers the Bar for Cops, Police No Longer Required to Graduate from High School_
+Heavy-Karma-Debt
Search: *police jobs* then look at the requirements. This isn't rocket science.
Are you shadow banning/ghost comment/censoring me? That's weak.
+Heavy-Karma-Debt Do you not know what those words mean?
Sure I do as I would never post a comment that I did not fully understand the meaning of. Below is the meaning I already knew of for you and any others that didn't know it is a censoring tactic youtube and its account holders sometimes use.
*_Shadow banning (also called stealth banning, ghost banning or comment ghosting) is the act of blocking a user or their content from an online community such that the user does not realize that they have been banned._*
And I've just experienced the *shadow banning* is still happening.
*_"Be careful what you wish for, because you might just receive it"._*
Must be able to eat 7 donuts in a single bite
GRockBlues bet
I laughed so hard that I've arrested myself.
@Michele Clifford I bet that if I check your files I'll find a couple charges.
@Michele Clifford stfu
I am currently a security officer and was looking into forwarding myself as a cop for my county. This is excellent knowledge for me. I was looking for information like this before I make the big step, and will definitely be watching your videos. Thank you.
Shame on you. You're a mindless piece of shit.
I just began teaching protective services for Job Corps in Flint, MI. Your videos have been a god send for advice on what to talk to my students about, as I try to motivate them to attempt to enter police, fire, military, govt. services.
+Shane Loose Thanks man, glad to help.
I've thought about a combination of military and college. I'm still trying to decide, any suggestions?
+Anton Burkovetskiy college is great if you can afford it. If you can't, military will get you into 75% of the same places. Some pd's give preference to military vets both at hiring and promotions. So, take that into account as well. Research the types of places you would like to work first.
Anton Burkovetskiy Hey bud, for what its worth, I went the military route and here's how it played out for me.
I joined the Marine Corps Infantry after high school. After my four years was up, my plan was always to become a Louisiana State Trooper. BUT, I had such a blast in the Corps I wanted to do four more years, so I did.
Now I'm out and in the hiring process for LSP, because fortunately for me they require either a bachelors or military service.
But wait here's the bonus, I'm still going to get a degree, and it's going to be for FREE because of the G.I. Bill. In my case this worked out for me, because when I was younger there's now way I was going to sit in school for an additional four more years. lol I just wasn't ready for college, I couldn't stand school . Now that I'm older, I can't stop reading/educating myself.
1. Saw the world/4 deployments, and got paid to do a lot of cool shit with some of the best dudes on earth. 2. I still meet the requirements to become a Trooper. 3. After the academy, the US will pay me a salary to get a free education with the G.I. Bill
Hope this helps some
Good Luck
+George Street now that is a voice of true wisdom that comes from life experience. Some pd's cover half of tuition as well. You could stretch the GI Bill to almost cover law school!
free field training Very cool, I did not know that.
Thanks for the advice guys
This is really good because I'm a certified welder and getting an AA metallurgy while I have a job that relies on me.
I’m 13 i want to become a cop or some sort of law enforcement officer
You got a long way to go. Do good in school and keep other options open. I'm right there with you.
I am still in high school (last year of it) and I don't really want to go to college or military, but I did chose to get started early with becoming a Park Ranger explorer and a youth corp member. Does being apart of these two groups helps me in the long run in becoming a police officer?
+PERP Gamer it can help in that you will have good references, but you are going to be limited in the jobs you can apply to.
Video: you must be 21 to be a police officer and blah blah blah........
Me: oh well then see you in eleven years...
+PlatinumNOTgold eleven years flies by man
Especially with this generations video games...
Just saying, you are to young for youtube, its 13+
Since I can’t be a cop til I’m 21 I’m enlisting in the military soon (I’m 17,senior in highschool) to give me experience there and when I’m done with 4 years I’ll try and become a cop
Yeah let’s let 10 year olds be cops
I have an Associate of Science in Justice Administration and a BS major in Criminal Justice and a minor in Homeland Security. Including/a Private Detective / Diploma. I am in Law School w/ grad. Degree in Master of Laws for Global Business Law. However, I would like to start my own Agency. Now, I am with the Criminal Justice Dept. as a Public Service Provider. I am in Law right now. As soon I am done with my last Law School Diplomacy as a Refresher. I would like to attend Police One Academy. They spoke on issues of being with an Agency.... First before you can attend. I am too beautiful to be a cop. But, I love doing investigations. I will make this my career one way or another.
I was MP in the AF and had just finished my first semester if college but have 2 years of credits from all the classes I had taken while in the military. During my "police" interview I was asked if the police chief was speeding through town would I write him a ticket. I asked him if the chief was responding to a situation that required him to speed and he said no. So I told I would have to write him a ticket and they never called me.
That’s how they work. It’s all cut throat,cover your own ass,screw everyone else,lock everyone up. I applied got accepted and went for a polygraph. Passed it and when they started asking me questions they immediately said I should just be a politician. All because they didn’t like my answers and I out smarted all of them. No cop like being shown up.
You could also go to the capitol police, most of them the age requirement is 18.
+Caio T Like DC Metro? Or the US captiol police? Really?
free field training like this STATE capitot police dps.georgia.gov/georgia-capitol-police-officer
free field training The minimum age to be a state capitol police officer is 18.
free field training That's in georgia I don't know aboit other states
+Caio T ahhh, well I know there are some places you CAN be a cop at 18. That doesn't mean that is a normal thing even there though. Do they really actually hire 18 year olds? Or is that just the base requirements?
Can I volunteer at a police station or somthing? Will it improve chances of getting hired?
+Jose Zamorano It can help you make connections in LE, which certainly won't hurt. There are some places who have volunteer gigs, ESDA and Civil defense.
My name is Joe I have a GED want to be of help a beautifully socks
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Thanks to your video I have an Associate's Degree in Forensic Science and just enrolled in a Psychology Bachelor's Degree
I have a question I just graduated college with a associate's degree in criminal justice and and I'm also in the military National Guard my question is how will my military duties affect my job as a police officer because I know most jobs will not hire you if you are in the military because of the time that we have to be gone
Yeah you may have to leave the military first. I have no experience on the matter however.
I’m so glad that you don’t need a law degree or intense training
Well that sucks, I'm about to turn 21 and I'm about to begin the application process for my local police department and my previous job that I worked in for a couple of months was construction,..... Nice to know I'm more than likely gonna be rejected, I guess the Army is next , really didn't want to go but it seems like it's my only option,
Hotelromeo117 I turn 21 in August and I am still struggling on what to earn in college. But military experience is good as any degree when applying to law enforcement
I was a Correctional Officer at the State Prison for a year and a half. I worked for 6 months as a Sheet Metal Apprentice as well. I’m 25, and I’ve had a job since I was 15. I’m now in my 2 year of 3 in the military. Do you think I’ve got a good shot at making this dream become a reality?
COPS ARE THE BEST WHEN I GROW UP IM GONNA BE A COP
+the hunter ME TOO!
Me too i want to be ak-9 police officer🐶
jd same
You have NO idea what your in for..
Not without experience :)
I'm going to school to be a paralegal in Ontario, it gives me a good understanding of law and I'm going to apply to my local police department once I'm finished and work part time as a paralegal and keep up my practice and I have something in the legal field to do after I'm done being a police officer
Thanks for making me feel like I wasted my time with my Criminal justice degree 😂😂😂
+Sharky Barks well, next time I'll lie to you!
free field training thank you, the truth hurts too much 😂
Definitely not a waste. I have a J.D. and considering becoming an officer. So if there was ever a waste...
Sharky Barks don’t fret too fast with that one, a lot of departments (especially in Cali) place value in a college degree and actually require a minimum amount of college credits and/or military experience. I’m about to get my MS (and have many PO’s in my program hoping to move up) and almost finished with the process of getting hired on as a police recruit. In fact the department I’m going for actively seeks out recruits at colleges, and has a minimum requirement of at least 60 college credits just to apply. They told me with my degree my pay would significantly increase within a couple of years to the cap of around 150k, which is a much slower process to reach without the education. Let alone the fact if you ever want to transfer over to a state or federal agencies, which many require at least a Bachelor’s degree. So it ultimately means you just have to shop around for an agency, because not all are created equal.
after working security for 2 years, I ended up going to work for my mother..she's the boss and house manager at the house when works for. she works for a company called rescare..they take care of disabled and mentally challanged and etc people. and I have been volunteering for a few years working there for free taking care of them. I drive a van to transport them to work, the doctor, appointments etc, I help with showers and their hygiene. they wash their own butts&nuts lol but we have to watch and help so they dont fall in the shower. but I also pass meds..controlled substances and none, and also do cooking and help teach them communications like to talk, sign language, etc. I love it and helping them and been finishing up with school. ive had several different agencies county&city offer me a job or position in law enforcement. but wanted to finish my schooling and get more life experience. I started working at age 15 staining wood and siding and hanging it on buildings and doing concrete at care free days in when dave carter ran it. I worked there from 15-17 then worked at big o tires as a tire tech, flat fixer, and bay guy, I also worked as a driver and laborer for a scrap yard for several years, then lastly worked for abm security company, then universal security.
I'm thinking about applying for a officer position in small town that only has painted on badges have deploma and no record also have extensive arms experience but no professional training and real world high Stress shootings in public situation experience that inspired me to pursue this what are my chances to get a position in the law enforcement field very level headed in situations were it's easy to scare the public if u don't keep a level head and keep people calm and safe thank you for your Time and response
Andrew Greiner wtf u just say lol no sense
thank you so much for clearing up the college major part!! i am currently trying to decide on a major and was about to choose criminal justice, and needed someone to give me some advice.
Im in criminal Justice right now and I wished I saw this video before majoring lol
Sorry I'm a little confused so are you saying you shouldn't get a bachelors in criminal justice?? Or you should?
+Aspect Z if I were starting school now I wouldn't
free field training if I got one would it boost my chances of becoming a police officer or not help at all?
+Aspect Z well, that depends on what places you are trying to get a job. It certainly won't hurt you beyond the financial obligations. You should check the requirements of the places you want to apply for a job.
@@freefieldtraining should I go to college
Excellent advice! I retired five years ago from a career in federal law enforcement and have been teaching criminal justice courses at the university level. I always point out to students interested in a law enforcement career that they don't necessarily need a four year degree. It is increasingly a threshold requirement for the better paying big city jobs, and always has been for federal criminal investigators, but experience is equally important if not more so. Remarkably, most of my students seeking jobs in law enforcement don't want to leave home and thereby relegate themselves to fewer employment opportunities with smaller departments at lower pay. That's not a good situation given the average student loan debt after graduation. There are two areas where a criminal justice degree may be of some benefit. A CJ degree is helpful if you want to work in the broader field of criminal justice, but are not necessarily interested in police work. The system we worked in every day is taken for granted but appears like a labyrinth to outsiders. Understanding how the system is supposed to work takes a lot of the mystery out of learning how your jurisdiction functions once you become employed. Secondly, if you are dead-set on a law enforcement job, particularly at one of the more competitive agencies, your degree selection may fit into a progressive plan of education and work experience geared to obtain that end. That said, you should always have a Plan B and C ready just in case. My advice is to typically minor or double major in another field that provides options in case plan A fails. It's not inconceivable that even if you get that coveted job in law enforcement, that you will discover that you don't like the stress, hours, bosses, etc., and leave. I don't have any problem with your advice to major in something else altogether. I find that equally sound. You channel is very down to earth and full of practical advice. Keep up the good work!
+Jagman04 Glad you like it brother. Enjoy your retirement!
5:36 hahaha what was that audio change? busted out laughing hard.
+Lucus M there is only so much a man can do on a home pc with editing brother. I'm not a professional. Just about my entire budget is patreon.
Oh I thought you did it on purpose as a joke, no hate from me
+Lucus M nah, I messed up and said "stealing" instead of "shooting" and had to dub it in.
Since the beginning of last year, I assumed that I would be majoring in a criminal justice degree... But after watching this video and doing some research on my own, I am now changing my mind on the matter. Thanks for the insight! (I'm going to major in computer science, which is a hobby of mine)
+Adam Fuller Thank god.... I saved one from wasting $80,000
i would love to be a leo for sure
+ParasidicGeneration Follow your dreams man, there are plenty of Leo and quasi Leo jobs out there!
+The Sticky Paper King Slayer aws it would have to be a pretty bad school record for it to come up, even then it would have to be getting expelled from college level.
That’s so cool that you have a degree in Human Resources management because that’s what I’m currently doing and I wanna become a police officer now.
Shout out to all the people who are late in their college years with Criminal Justice degrees.
I’m double majoring in Criminal Justice and History man he broke my heart lmao I’m just trying to walk the beat
Well this helps. Cause I got disqualified from the military for some Bs reason however I work in truck driving, logistics and haul half a million dollars of freight around the country. So that lifts a weight off my shoulders. Thanks!
About to be 23 with basically no work history applying to my sheriff's department, have no work history other than a few months at once place, because I spent 18-20 taking care of my grand parents and then 20 I got a job and was hit by a car going to work and was locked in therapy unable to do work, wish me luck people!
You'll have to be screened and cleared physically from your past disability. But good luck!!
Thank you sir. I begin the academy on October 16th in Gainesville,Florida. Your videos are very helpful and informative.
+Corey Turner it is my pleasure. Good luck on your journey brother!
Does working at ups being a loader count as age responsible while I’m in college?
Yes I believe so because u are responsible for someone else’s product
Hoping to go to Texas DPS when I’m in my late 20s. I’m trying to get my life setup prior to joining. I have a job setup from ground zero at a plant that’s being built soon, so I’m sure that I could get high up from there. My dream is to be a trooper but there is so many things I have to be sure of first.
Perfect I have a class A I'm 25 no felonies
lmao peasant...... class a cdl 20 exp they hate us
Man....wish I would've seen this before I went the CCJ major route. Love your vids man, what an amazing and informational channel. Pretty cool how you're from cook also!
Would psychology major be good?
+Coreen Walker depends on if you are going to get a job with it if LE falls through.
free field training true I think officer401 made a video talking about this it's a very important thing to have to keep your life in order
Coreen Walker yes espescially now!
My car broke down a couple years ago and a sheriff was nice enough to give my family a ride home. I mentioned I used to want to be a cop and we chatted a bit, he was a psychology major, though he said your major really doesn't matter so get something aimed more than just law enforcement.
Im in my local vocational schools public safety academy. Our junior year we focus on law enforcement and get our nims 100, 200, 700, and telecommunicator 1. Our senior year we have the opportunity to get our 240 firecard and EMT. I plan on going into security, then become a cop
+Brandon B good luck on your journey brother!
Question I heard to become a cop I must pass a civil service exam. Now what can i expect from the exam and what type of questions.?
Is the Process like military ex
Civil service exam like the asvab after that their a place likes meps and then training.?
I heard no matter what i wanna become let say a k-9 officer I must start from the bottom and then when their a a opening apply for tgat
+emileo agustin yes and no. Everyone takes a test. In some places it is a civil service test in others it is LE specific. After that there is an oral interview and a battery of medical/physical /psyc exams. Then a list is compiled and hiring is done off the list. (this can all vary depending on state/agency). You then get a job and any specialist positions you get after that are at the need of the agency and YOU have to prove that you are the best person for that job. While time in service is not the only qualifier for positions like k-9 you should not expect to be put in such positions before you have 3-5 years on. Chances are you will stay a patrolman full time for at the very least 3 years, even with prior experience as a k-9 handler.
+emileo agustin this should answer some of your questions, most is applicable for k9 as well. In this case though you would have to go private sector to go straight to being a dog handler if you have been a dog handler in the military. ruclips.net/video/u_UO1NsSDCE/видео.html
My agency only requires a high school diploma.. if I feel want To be a patrol officer. If you want I go into anything special Ie detective spot you’ll need a bachelors. If you want be a Lt or higher you’ll need a masters
I wish I wouldve found this earlier
I turn 26 this year and recently decided that I really really want to be a police officer. It's an idea I've had since I was young but I was previously dissuaded by family and people I knew. The problem is, I'm an underachieving loser who has lead a kind of directionless life. I've been in and out of college, in and out of various jobs, just trying to find contentment in anything and this is the first time in a long time that I've felt passionately about anything career-wise. Is there any hope for me to make it given a spotty work history at my age? What course of action can I take?
Wat about being in army reserves , does that count for something
+ToReal4real it makes for good references. I don't know anywhere that takes it in Lue of education though.
At my PD it’s 2 years active duty or 4 years reserves (or an AS degree) as a minimum
Great video! I agree about not getting a Criminal Justice degree it does not put you ahead of the game or make you stand out when compared to the other applicants with the same degree.
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@@freefieldtraining hi there. You could major in whatever, but learn a marketable skill on your own. For example, political science with minor in computer science.
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Thanks for making this video the info was very helpful. Stay safe.
Do your earn more money if you have Bachelors in criminal justice ?
+Amaury Agraz some places pay a premium for a degree. Most do not.
In the Michigan state troopers for example you start $5k higher and are eligible for promotion years before your uneducated counterparts.
3 questions. 1) Is a Diploma of business useful when joining the police and does it have any well paying job prospects? 2) I was thinking of doing a diploma of legal studies/services at university, would this help me in any way besides job prospects? ie (showing im commited to becoming a police officer) 3) Would you reccommend any degrees from Cert 1 - diplomas that may give a broad 'leg up', or that may be necessary to becoming a police officer? Thank you!
With all the BS that's gone down this week with George Floyd, I am more and more of the mind that ALL future officers need to have a four year degree, and military experience should NOT be transferrable.
What is it you think 4 years of college is going to give a person that 4 years of military experience won't. I dont see a nexus between a cop not understanding that kneeling on someone's neck is a bad idea and sitting in a classroom learning about the history of law enforcement. Now, maybe a bit of human anatomy should be thrown into training at some level, that I would agree with. Too many guys are manipulating people's bodies without having a full enough understanding of how those bodies work.
@@freefieldtraining There is a reason why many is protesting right now. And people are seeing how the police are handling the situation. I am also agreeing that police officers in USA should have at least a bachelor degree to become a police officer. So what are they learning as a military? Are they learning about the criminology and ethics, or is it more focused on handling weapon? I get frustrated seeing the cops handling peaceful demonstrating as a riot. You can clearly see their lack of education in handling situations. For example where I am from in Norway, you need to have a bachelor degree from the police academy to walk out as an officer. If the police doesn't meet the demonstrators with respect, why should they think they would get respect back? And who are they actually protecting?
@@melisabailey4778 I think the international media is glossing over the complexity of the situation here. These "protests" are devolving into riots and looting and people are being shot and killed by the "protesters". Many agencies here require a bachelors degree but there have been no studies showing any corrrrelationbbetween having a degree and being a good cop, and certainly none which suggest a degree makes you a moral person. On the contrary, military service on the US teaches discipline and how to work with people of a diverse background. Most soldiers rarely use weapons at all except to qualify once a year.
As a history major (non-cop), I'd like to note for anyone reading the comments in future that any liberal arts degree from a good school teaches you how to: read, write, speak, and think. These skills transfer well to ANYTHING. Writing especially.
That is very true
Do you have a coffee cup fetish?
+Greenlax3 I prefer to think of it as a crippling caffeine addiction.
Good video. It’s a combination of education, training, experience and relevant jobs held.
you probably don't need much of an education. Some of them are brutes.
That was true up until the 90's during the major Clinton hiring boom. For example, for decades the Michigan State troopers only cared that you were male and over 6'0 tall and able to bench xxxlbs. When radios sucked and funding was low, backup was often 5+ mins away so you had to be able to go 2v1 for an extended time and survive. Now that backup is more readily available and police tech is better your tact and knowledge is a major factor in your hiring and especially promotion.
Some? Lol funny; try most.
I’m in Minnesota and am a first year student still and I’ve decided to switch my Major or to law enforcement. In MN they require all over an A.S in whatever but they say specifically that if you have that then you can go right to the academy. If not then you do have to do another thing and then the academy.
Tommy I have a quick question. I dropped out of college after 2 years to go into the workforce and became a general manager of a multi million dollar sales business at the age of 24. I'm looking at applying in the Chicagoland area. Do you think departments will take my management and people experience into consideration over education? Keep up the great videos and stay safe. Maybe one day I'll have you as my FTO.
+Ed V plenty of places consider work experience. Try the south suburbs: Burnham, Crestwood, Thornton, Harvey, ect.
This is why I’m only getting my associates degree for free until I turn 21 I’m also building up my resume by getting certifications and volunteering in my community I recommend citizen police academies as well
I make pizzas at a small restaurant in the small town I live in. I would like to think my co workers and boss think highly of my work ethic, character, and attitude. I have never been to a higher form of education other than high school and was homeschooled most of my childhood. Therefore I have a GED. And I am 23. What would someone in my shoes need to be focusing upon the most, trying to make the next step in the hiring process?
Im 20 and will be 21 in a few weeks, I didn't go to college, however I did graduate high school and recently took the deputy sheriffs exam for Albany NY back in November, got my test results back and now I am going through the process. Also getting a job as a security guard in the mean time, figured that would look good on my resume as well.
+Matt Ryan won't hurt that is for sure!
I had a question for you I was curious about as well. On my left hand my index finger cant be bent the same as my other fingers due to an injury I acquired when I was younger involving a tree limb cutter..lol (basically got my finger cut off by accident) anyway my question is this..Will this be a problem for me becoming a LEO in respect to drawing my taser? My strong hand is my Right Hand and my weak hand hand is my Left Hand can I cross draw the taser with my dominate hand? or do you have to deploy the taser with your weak hand or whatever side it is holstered on? I look forward to your reply.. thanks
+Matt Ryan there are two schools of thought on taser location and drawing and I'm of the cross draw persuasion myself. I'm not sure if an inoperable weak hand index finger would be a disqualifier. I've never run into that before.
Well I can still pull a trigger with it, it just doesn't bend completely in unless assisted by my other finger or thumb. Ive adapted to it completely at this point I was just unsure as to if they would DQ me because of that. I assume they won't due to it being on my weak on and not on my dominate hand. Can you depoly your taser with your dominate hand? For example if It was positioned on my left hip can I draw it with my weak hand and then deploy it with my right hand once I quickly reposition it into my dominate hand? or do I have to deploy it with the same hand that I drew the taser with?
+Matt Ryan depends on agency policy. Some places require that the taser be used diffrently and kept on the belt in different positions from others. Some places have no rules and leave it up to the ofc to decide
It was very refreshing to hear you say truck driver. Law enforcement has always worked and interest inside of me. And the last few months I’ve been actively seeking opportunities in the industry, but have been skeptical because of my lack of experience in a related field. I have been driving a truck since I was 18. I’m approaching 26 with a wife and three kids. I’m eagerly seeking a career in law enforcement and the opportunities it holds to serve and protect our wonderful community. I’m curious what is your opinion on doing a self funded post certification and then seeking employment with local agencies? Would this be a good way to elevate someone with minimal related experience and a GED, but an excellent work history a desire to protect and serve? Or should I continue my current course of action an continue applying at local agencies? The help is greatly appreciated. Thank you.
I would take a two or three pronged approach. Try to self sponsor while applying to agencies and get in a community College once you even start taking college courses nobody cares that you have a ged and not a hs diploma.
Thank you for the prompt reply. I’m defiantly doing my research and seeking the right path. I’ve lived in Iowa my whole life, and unfortunately they don’t offer any self funding programs, but I’ve researched and noticed Missouri if flooded with them. Do you know of any reciprocity between states? My ultimate goal would be to migrate towards Des Moines, Iowa. Greatly appreciate the help. Thank you.
I’m interested in switching careers and getting into law enforcement. I’ve been a Automotive mechanic for 7 years. Looking to get into probation department or game warden. do mechanics transition well into law enforcement?
I'm 23 and worked as a cleaner for 2 years, currently I'm a college student for computer science. Hypothetically if I wanted to work for law enforcement how likely am I to land a position?
Is being a Corrections Officer for a County Sheriff Office’s/Jail a good way to get your foot in the door for law enforcement?
Hi I wanna be a cop, and I've had a few people criticize me for choosing computer Science instead of criminal justice. After watching this video I'm actually glad about the choice I've made
Computer science is a great degree to get and you can maybe do some side jobs with that I don't know why people would do that honestly i feel like a computer science degree is more vaulible than a Crimmanl justice degree.
Becayse like the guy said in the video if you got any injuries or any permeninte onces or maybe retired you can always do stuff in the Computer science filed such as Cyber security or anything of your choosing
Now I took my associates route, but I had my EMT for a while before I started college. My first real job at the age of 21 was in corrections. Before that I did construction, and had to have a big background check for it. My LT told me, that since I had my EMT, and worked corrections I could have started the academy earlier, I wish I had known this before going to college lol
+Christopher Harpster sounds like you had a solid background in workin' for a living to help you get a job even without a degree.
Will a retail job look bad? I’m just trying to get money to pay back tuition
I´m considering moving to America when i grow older and police officer looks like a really stable job. And, can an immigrant be a police officer ? How much months or years it would take for me to be able to join a police department?
I live out here in California and my dream job has always been a police officer. I want to go to my community college and major in criminal Justice but I’m concern about some issues, but let me break it down and hopefully I could get an honest answer. I have no felonies neither misdemeanor on my record, but I was arrested when I was 17 years old and put on Probation for a year once I completed my probation in good condition after that I never got in trouble with the law ever since. I’ve gotten government jobs where they done a FBI background and it comes back clear no criminal history nothing’s comes up. And I’m now 28 years old and I had multiples jobs been a Commercial driver. And I had multiple lawsuits ongoing and it’s me suing my prior employers. And my credit isn’t the best and I’m working on getting it repair. Can I still become a police officer? Having all that on my bag? Do I need to let them know about my lawsuits?
I'm only 12 but I really want to become a police officer to join you and to help everyone.
dont join the military or the police.
ull regret it i promise.
so many other trades out there and ull make more money, live close to home.
I got 10 years in the military, speak a foreign language, and had some college... got an interview with the local medium-size department, but didn't get the job. My suspicion was that they asked me details about the abuse I had to experience during my childhood... and I couldn't respond, had to look away. I reapplied a year later, and didn't even get a invite to the physical agility test... just a courtesy THANKS BUT NO THANKS email. They probably think I'm mentally ill or something.
Right after I got that email, I did get a mysterious UNSIGNED email from someone at the department saying that the standards regarding traffic violations/DMV records have in respect to minimum requirements have recently changed. But no further details were delineated in the email. I did, 10 month prior to this application rejection, receive a citation for operating mobile device while driving which I went to court for and was ultimately dismissed after I agreed to complete online driving school and submit my driving transcript to the court to show that I've remained infraction-free since. This was right before the rejection.
I went on to earn my associate's degree in business from the local community college, and am currently working towards my bachelor's degree in business management from an in-state public research university's AACSB-accredited college of business AND minored in Criminal Justice (6 criminal justice courses total, all of which I got A's in). I graduate next Spring and will try the same department one more time. If they decide to interview me again, and pressed to know during the background interview, I will explain the best I can about the nature of the abuse and WARN them that talking about the traumatic experience can potentially cause me to become emotional (last time when the interviewer pressed me for it, I had to look away in order to hold back tears). If they reject me this third time based on this or anything trivial, I have to assume and ACCEPT the fact that this is probably NOT a good department to work for.
Roger good luck
thanks for this. im in my senior year of high school and i want to purse on being a cop; im just trying to figure out how to get started.
Got any tips because now im a senior in highschool now😂
So I’ve decided to switch from CJ to Mechanical Engineering bcus although I want to work in law enforcement and the fbi, I do later down the line want to pursue engineering in the aerospace industry or environmental industry. I’m still debating if this is the right choice because the course load for engineeeing is a lot and will take me a lot longer to finish. I’m 23 years old just got out the military, but I feel like I’m falling behind. Should I just go straight to the police academy or double down and finish my degree first?
In my state (MI) our Criminal Justice BA's and AA's (from most schools) have police academies attached so you become certifiable as a peace officer in the state of Michigan upon graduation. So in my case, that's why I'm majoring in CJ.
+JollyRoger If that's the system then that's what you've got to do.
I’m Looking to be a police officer. Shoutout from the Tulsa and OKC area in Oklahoma.
College this year is a joke due to the China virus 🦠. But stay grinding fellas .
Minnesota is one of few (I believe the only) states to require a college degree. Most departments require it in Law Enforcement or a related field. It has to be at least an Associates, but because of the competitive jobs, you basically need a Bachelor's Degree (unless you intern or have worked for the department in other ways). Most Sergents positions require a Master's. So in this state there's is an education requirement by law I believe. great video topic!
+Jacob Pawlowski Wow, most of my best supervisors would be unqualified. I wonder why anyone would think that a master's in anything would be necessary for a supervisor position. Here in Illinois that is an administrator, chief or deputy chief, type requirement. Do they require a doctorate to be a chief in minisota?
lol not that I know of, most of them just have a Master's in Leadership in Crim Justice I believe. But this along with the Sergeants requirements are on a department basis. I think most of them get it during their LE career because a fair chunk of larger agencies will either pay for the education or do a reimbursement program.
Great video man you clear , alot of my doubts
I’m kind of frustrated now that I’m going into my third year of college for a criminal justice bachelors and I’m just now getting the memo🤦🏾♀️
I felt this post on a spiritual level
I've wanted to become a police officer for a while now. The military experience i have is national guard. I know some people dont like national guard. Does that affect the ability to become a police officer negatively?
I plan on getting an associates, maybe two because I want to go to two different communities at once. But I’m also going into the National Guard, do you think I’m going down the right path to become a police officer? Or do you think I should change anything?
+Jason Valentin that's a good start, but I think you might be better off doing one thing well instead of two half heartedly. I'd go for a associates (to start) then a bachelor's. Or go full time in the service for four years. I don't see how two AS degrees would help.
Sad. I got a CJ degree.. but hey. Great video. I agree with it. I also think some advice is that you gotta be in shape and study to pass the police physical and educational exams.
My dream job is to be a cop but I have no college behind me.. I’ve worked for a armored truck for 4 1/2 years hauling tons a money around.. my county says GED or high school diploma.. then gives me 5 yrs to get degree
Where you from?
@@nepalibabu939 Racine Wisconsin
Thanks for the help bro!! Bless
I'm seriously considering pursuing a job as a city or country police officer after I retire with over 20yrs from the U.S. Navy (Intel specialty). I'll be about 45yrs old when I retire. I have a BA in History and Master's degree in National Security (not LE-related though). I'm still physically fit to do push-ups/situps/run with no medical waivers. Do I have a good chance or will departments consider me too old? What else can I do to make myself more valuable to a department looking to hire?
P.S. Interested in State Police, but I've read and heard that they move/pcs just like in the military, which I don't want to do anymore; I'd like to buy a home and settle down in a community.
Here in Illinois you would be too old to start new. There are several agencies that don't care about your age and some (like many private railroad police agencies) that actually prefer older candidates. You will have to do a fair amount of research to figure it out but it is doable.
@@freefieldtraining Until what age i will be too old to start since "0" if i have 37?
In Missouri and some other states you can attend the police academy on your own dime. As a result unless you want to work in Kansas City, St Louis or for the highway patrol agencies will require you have completed the academy pre-hire. I moved from another state to MO to attend the academy and worked in a small agency to get experience before moving up. Many of the academies are run by colleges and give college credit for completing the program some as much as 30+ credits.
+Ben Thayer That is an excellent point!
The police in my area need an Associates Degree. I was looking at it, but joined the military instead because I didn't have an education back then.
I'm too old and crusty now. I got in the medical field instead. I did the EMT thing for a while and drunks on the street annoy me. Usually alcohol related incidents involve both police and EMTs. I had enough of that.
Awesome video, helped me out a lot. Thanks
Don't Forget You can also be a Deputy Sheriff/State trooper. That's the same as a cop. Also one question. If you had to pick Between Glock 22 or Glock 21 for a Duty weapon. Which one would you choose and why?
+Nelson Green well, depending on the area being a deputy sheriff isn't always the same. Many deputy sheriff's don't have police powers. But, for my purposes on the channel when I say "cop" or "police" I mean all cops. From the railroad police and private police on up.
+Nelson Green between the to I like use the Glock 22, because I prefer the size of the grip. The g21 is a bit thick for my tastes.
free field training One more thing. What do you mean Depending on the area. Deputys don't have Police powers? Police arrest People. Deputys Arrest people to. I don't get what you mean by that.
+Nelson Green In some areas Sheriffs deputies are not all cops who arrest people. In large metro areas, Cook county IL for instance, there are a large number of deputy sheriff's who are correctional officers or court security only. They have never nor will ever work the street, carry guns, ect. (Not that there is anything wrong with that as long as they are happy) In Cook county they have what is called the "sheriff's police" they work strictly on the road and most were never in corrections or court security. You can also find people toting around "sheriff's deputy" badges with other titles on them as well like pshycologist or administrators that don't have the statutory power of arrest.
There is a vast array of diffrent types of law enforcement out there and not all are what you would traditionally call "police"
+Nelson Green Also "state troopers" are the same as "police" they just have a diffrent title and risk getting run over more. Lol.