Originally Posted by
KirkLS
I worked for a sheriff's department for 2 years in Florida and just left there in January. I'm now in California going through the testing process again. Each agency is a little different but typically you submit your application and then they invite you to take their version of the written test. In FL it was done by computer. In CA it was a multiple choice test with a fill in the blank at the end. In 2-4 weeks they come back with your test scores and invite you to take the PAT. After that you'll usually undergo the background investigation and then take the psychological exam, polygraph, and medical examination. In FL it took me about 8-10 weeks total from date of app to appointment. I applied to 2 agencies here in CA in February and I'm in the middle of processing with both. Takes a lot longer here because of the amount of competition. I think I'm looking at an academy offer in October or so if everything keeps going smoothly. But yea pay and benefits are great. A lot of people don't like officers/deputies but its because of the ones they've encountered or they're looking for someone to blame for their fuck ups. I always treat the person I'm dealing with with respect and I usually get it back. You always get the occasional asshole but thats the way it is. If you have any other questions feel free to ask
Thanks alot for the info, I know it's going to be a long process but I think the rewards at the end are all worth it.
Originally Posted by
Jani 5
south Jersey? eew.
good luck with everything dude.
LOL yea i know, glad the test wasn't even more south at their headquarters in Trenton.
Thanks man.
Originally Posted by
Snoopy
i'd be one crooked ass cop :rick:
:shhh:
Problem is finding someone to hire you. :chuckles:
:rick:
Originally Posted by
Chefboiali
When I graduated high school, my goal was to work my way up the ranks of SMPD and become a profiler for the FBI.
I didn't go through the process, but I'd love to know you set your goals high through the dept.
Godspeed, hommie
Originally Posted by
Chefboiali
To be honest, I saw the cliques in the dept. and didn't want to be a part of all that. Plus, I saw that cops only really hung out with other cops, and egos were pretty big. When I inquired about going to the FBI, I found that a degree in law got you up the ladder faster, and I knew I wasn't going to law school.
Thanks alot bro. :hi5:
I was considering to go to school part time once i'm in. They'll pay for school and with a degree, like you said, i'll be able to move up alot quicker.