Ten Steps to Joining the Force for Military Service Members

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Ten Steps to Joining the Force for Military Service Members

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As the competition for coveted law enforcement positions increases throughout the country, police and federal recruiters have the luxury of picking and choosing the absolute best and brightest individuals. More often than not, police chiefs, sheriffs, and recruiters are turning to military veterans to fill these positions as they staff the next wave of warriors in the war on crime.

PoliceLink and Military.com have joined forces to provide our members – both active duty and veterans alike – with this exclusive, comprehensive guide to prepare you for a transition from your military background to your new and exciting career as a civilian law enforcement officer.

Due to popular demand, the 10 Steps to Joining the Force – A Guide For Military Service Members is also available in this FREE downloadable ebook.

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cothron

4 days ago

44 comments

well depending on where you go here in TN depends on whether or not you get hired. but its still a great idea. you get a better selection when you pull from veterans
okc_marine

17 days ago

386 comments

Wow. Good stuff. Just in time for me to put in apps.
TrojanSkyCop

about 1 month ago

163 comments

Hey, that looks like it could be Minot AFB! Aaahhh, the fond memories flooding back . . . :-) Thebig_d_58 pretty much hit the nail on the head for those guys' tactical errors; as far as "the enemy seeing where you are for the most part," at the very least they should have the suspect turn his head to the right. That said, I'd say my own experiences as a USAF Security Forces troop (HOOAH!) benefitted me tremendously in prepping me for a civilian L.E. career. Don't get me wrong, I know many fine LEOs who were NOT prior military, but all the same, I couldn't help but notice that veterans adjust to the discipline and rigor of both the training academies and post-Academy OJT (On-the-Job Training) much more quickly and readily than the non-vets.
thebig_d_58

about 1 month ago

121 comments

yeah a little bit of cross fire, plus the enemy seeing where you are for the most part, lol.......i need this book though, i'm out in a little over 2 years
thatguy20

2 months ago

10 comments

Anybody notice anything wrong with the SF guys in that picture? Crossfire anyone?
Tdunnell

2 months ago

497 comments

Miltary can give you a good boost in getting into law enforcement.
gymbumm

2 months ago

20 comments

You're leaving out the new personal history questionaire that is given in california and las vegas before you take your wirtten and phsyical agility. This consists of a series of questions similiar to whats found in your background and if you don't pass you don;t test any further. SFC FRYAR INFANTRY US ARMY 18 YEARS
larryt700

3 months ago

70 comments

This is great information.... I served 12 years Navy and am actively serving LAPD and think that the transtion was far easier for me than non-miitary due to the fact that the training and procedures were so much similar. As far as the combat Vet goes, I hear it both ways. They don't want combat Vets due to liability reasons and then I hear that they want combat vets because they want someone aclimated to that type of environment. Either way, non-combatants are still coming on the job as well. So, not sure what the problem is with other branches or non-combat experienced.
Joey68

3 months ago

3 comments

This is was great to read. I am currently on Terminal Leave from the USN after serving 5.6yr.'s as a FMF Corpsman out of 3rd Mar Div. I've applied to 2 departments, but the state's local PD's aren't pushing for Combat Vet's and are taking a long time to even respond to myself. Anyone have any tips? This has been my Goal to become an LEO.
nikkochey

3 months ago

251 comments

Outstanding source of information for veterans and anyone else interested in a LEO career. I am retired USMC and Retired LEO. Not by choice am I retired. Repetitive back injuries helped do that.
Gideon

4 months ago

1 comment

I want to join
msp1728

4 months ago

251 comments

All good information. I was active duty as Security Police/Forces for six years. Left active duty and went into the AF Reserves. While in the Reserves, I applied to the State Police and was hired. I enjoy the two. I have my AF Reserve pension (only have 5 years left till retired) and I am working on my State Police career and pension too. I think it is the best of both worlds. Plus the State is very supportive of my military commitment.
larkinforce

4 months ago

25 comments

As a retired Air force Security Policeman this article spells things out very well.

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Ten Steps to Joining the Force for Military Service Members

Step 1: Choosing the Right Law Enforcement Career

Step 2: Transition Made Easy: Timeline & Checklist

Step 3: GI Bill

Step 4: Picking a Department

Step 5: Meeting a Recruiter

Step 6: Applying for the Job

Step 7: Exams

Step 8: Background Check

Step 9: Fitness

Step 10: Common Hurdles Faced by Veterans

Due to popular demand, the 10 Steps to Joining the Force – A Guide For Military Service Members is also available in this FREE downloadable ebook.

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