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I'm trying to get into law enforcement. I have a civil service job as of now, but I took the police exam, in hopes that I will be in law enforcement later this year.

It has never been easier to get a job in law enforcement as it is right now. Having said that, going through the front door is the least successful. The best, fastest and most sure way to a job in law enforcement is to go get on their Reserves. This lets you know if it really is for you, without a multi-year investment. It lets them know who you are, and almost every hiring authority at the local level is going to hire a known quantity over some shmoe coming in the door.

Depending on what part of the country you're in, there are other things that can help or hurt you. For instance, sponsoring yourself through the police academy. Still, the most sure route lies in the reserves.

If you never listen to anything else I say on here, know this: I know how to get hired at police departments.

Having said all that, and telling you I bleed blue, for real, my helpful suggestion here is either really soul search your decision, or look into the fire service. They are a much, much better place to be as a career. Firefighters really have their shit together when it comes to scheduling, promotions, assignments. Police work - many places still wear the exact same cut of uniform shirt and pants you'll see on the Andy Griffith show from the 1960's. Maybe a high tech new fabric, but...