So I've been taking a self-inventory lately to see where I can not only improve myself in general, but also as a future LE applicant. I have been doing several things that I think would help round me out as an applicant. In outline format, these are:
-Working in a non-sworn capacity for the local police department as a student assistant. This involves operating a radio using proper procedure, interacting with dispatch, police officers and the general public (primarily students at various levels of intoxication). It also includes writing reports, parking tickets and observing and reporting other activities around the city such as DUI's and 415's. We're required to learn the city layout, radio codes, and a few municipal codes, penal codes and vehicle codes.
-Working towards a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Information Systems. In addition to this, taking additional uppder division English classes.
-Working another part-time job as a intramural sports supervisor on campus. I have been with the organization for three years (just got promoted).
-Participating in some community service projects such as Habitat for Humanity.
-Researching some of the departments I am interested in by reading their websites and talking to officers from these departments.
-Staying out of trouble by obeying traffic and criminal laws.
-Maintaining a good (well very limited) credit rating.
-Increasing my physical fitness level.
Those are the things I can think of off the top of my head. What else can I do to improve my desirability to a law enforcement agency? I'm 21 years old right now, will be applying when I am 22 but I have some stupid things in my backgroud that I'm trying to make up for. I also figure that my age will also work against me when competing with other applicants, especially those who've served in the military.
I already passed a limited BI with the PD I am working for now, so I'm not sure how much weight that will have when I apply for a sworn position.
Thanks in advance for the advice!
Monty
P.S. I do not mind if civilians post in this thread, as long as they keep it on topic.
-Working in a non-sworn capacity for the local police department as a student assistant. This involves operating a radio using proper procedure, interacting with dispatch, police officers and the general public (primarily students at various levels of intoxication). It also includes writing reports, parking tickets and observing and reporting other activities around the city such as DUI's and 415's. We're required to learn the city layout, radio codes, and a few municipal codes, penal codes and vehicle codes.
-Working towards a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Information Systems. In addition to this, taking additional uppder division English classes.
-Working another part-time job as a intramural sports supervisor on campus. I have been with the organization for three years (just got promoted).
-Participating in some community service projects such as Habitat for Humanity.
-Researching some of the departments I am interested in by reading their websites and talking to officers from these departments.
-Staying out of trouble by obeying traffic and criminal laws.
-Maintaining a good (well very limited) credit rating.
-Increasing my physical fitness level.
Those are the things I can think of off the top of my head. What else can I do to improve my desirability to a law enforcement agency? I'm 21 years old right now, will be applying when I am 22 but I have some stupid things in my backgroud that I'm trying to make up for. I also figure that my age will also work against me when competing with other applicants, especially those who've served in the military.
I already passed a limited BI with the PD I am working for now, so I'm not sure how much weight that will have when I apply for a sworn position.
Thanks in advance for the advice!
Monty
P.S. I do not mind if civilians post in this thread, as long as they keep it on topic.

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