Hey guys, I’m just wondering if maybe a few of you could offer me some help. I’m a senior in high school, and I’ll be turning 18 in April. I’ve applied to a few colleges and after not getting into a few of them; I’ve started to wonder on what else life could offer me. Recovering from surgery I’ve been home for weeks now. I sit home and watched cops, Texas swat, and all the shows on the court channel. My mom noticed that i find it very interesting, and that i actually love the shows & asked if id ever be interested in becoming something of that nature as a career. I know these programs don’t show the full aspect of being a police officer, but it still interests me a lot.
so i came online tonight, and I’ve been searching around and haven’t really found any helpful information. I’m curious on where I would possibly start out, and for some opinions on this option. The only police officer i know personally is in my family & works for the summit pd, in new jersey. i know he enjoys it - but I also know its long hours and hard at times. A lot of people say "hey, just go to college and then figure it out from there." and I know that’d help but truthfully I don’t know if college if right for me at this point. I’m very knowledgeable but I never really did the best in school because no matter how hard i tried, it never interested me. I guess you can call me a jock, I’m very athletic and have great hand/eye coordination & am a great quick thinker, and I know this would help me with this job. The part of the business that interested me the most was SWAT. I’ve asked a few friends and they basically told me a swat team is made up of members of police officers who basically just took some extra courses for it (doubtful.) But SWAT information on the net in jersey was hard to find. I know I’m young and i know a have a whole life ahead of me but I’m just trying to keep my options open. as they say the best jobs are the fun jobs. my record if clean (1 speeding ticket & i stole a wallet two days after my 14th birthday; wasn't even cuffed.) I remember the police telling me if i stayed clean my record would be erased at 18. I hope this wouldn't affect any chances of a possible career. Any Leo’s options would be GREATLY appreciated, especially on the swat aspect. BTW, I currently reside in Mountainside, New Jersey. Thanks again, now off to bed for senior mid-terms tomorrow. Sorry for no spell check, i need to get a good nights rest with this bum shoulder i got :uh oh: goodnight
Edit: Also, one of the concerns i have with this is the salary. i dont know any other way to put it besides being blunt about it; its really not that great. With the rising costs of houses,taxes,etc its one concern that i truely do have. I'm sure a few of you guys can relate. What are some of the higher paying police positions (besides being like a captain or something you'd definatly have to attend a 4+ year college to apply for).
so i came online tonight, and I’ve been searching around and haven’t really found any helpful information. I’m curious on where I would possibly start out, and for some opinions on this option. The only police officer i know personally is in my family & works for the summit pd, in new jersey. i know he enjoys it - but I also know its long hours and hard at times. A lot of people say "hey, just go to college and then figure it out from there." and I know that’d help but truthfully I don’t know if college if right for me at this point. I’m very knowledgeable but I never really did the best in school because no matter how hard i tried, it never interested me. I guess you can call me a jock, I’m very athletic and have great hand/eye coordination & am a great quick thinker, and I know this would help me with this job. The part of the business that interested me the most was SWAT. I’ve asked a few friends and they basically told me a swat team is made up of members of police officers who basically just took some extra courses for it (doubtful.) But SWAT information on the net in jersey was hard to find. I know I’m young and i know a have a whole life ahead of me but I’m just trying to keep my options open. as they say the best jobs are the fun jobs. my record if clean (1 speeding ticket & i stole a wallet two days after my 14th birthday; wasn't even cuffed.) I remember the police telling me if i stayed clean my record would be erased at 18. I hope this wouldn't affect any chances of a possible career. Any Leo’s options would be GREATLY appreciated, especially on the swat aspect. BTW, I currently reside in Mountainside, New Jersey. Thanks again, now off to bed for senior mid-terms tomorrow. Sorry for no spell check, i need to get a good nights rest with this bum shoulder i got :uh oh: goodnight
Edit: Also, one of the concerns i have with this is the salary. i dont know any other way to put it besides being blunt about it; its really not that great. With the rising costs of houses,taxes,etc its one concern that i truely do have. I'm sure a few of you guys can relate. What are some of the higher paying police positions (besides being like a captain or something you'd definatly have to attend a 4+ year college to apply for).
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