Emergency Management Certificate - Community College (FREE)

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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...

Not in the Tri-State Law Enforcement Jobs are limited and very competitive. I know a lot of people who try for years before becoming an LEO and that's with Vet. Status, Education, and volunteer for (reserves, fire fighter, and / or EMT). Best bet is to be a Vet. and second is to obtain at least 60 College Credits, so you can sponsor yourself into a police academy. They call it the "Alternate Route". Even then there's certified candidates who still have a hard time getting hired.

I don't believe this certificate will give you a leg up on getting an LEO position, but it's better than nothing especially if your only spending $20.00 for some.