Hello all, I'm new and thinking that in a few months I'll be applying to become of you guys. Currently, I'm a defense contractor teaching soldiers various skills such as encryption techniques etc. I will be taking a major hit on my paycheck to be a cop but I know I'll be a lot more satisfied in life overall by serving my community.
I have a question about salary negotiations!
I'm 34, have 2 Bachelors in Political Science and English. I have experience as an Army Instructor and curious what I should ask for at 34 years old if/when the moment comes. The PD here is offering this at the website:
33k - 58k is the salary range offered. 58k is probably just for lateral and trained LEO's? Should I be looking at 45-50k with no LEO experience? I may have to think twice about anything under 45k just because I have a mortgage and a home I want to stay in. I don't want to sound selfish with salary requirements but I am curious what you guys say about how I should approach this. I just can't do go in at the min 33k because I'll just go bankrupt with current bills but I do want to serve the community! If I were 22 again and fresh out of college, I'd kill for 33k. Just that over the years... you know how it goes!
EDITED for clarity..
I have a question about salary negotiations!

I'm 34, have 2 Bachelors in Political Science and English. I have experience as an Army Instructor and curious what I should ask for at 34 years old if/when the moment comes. The PD here is offering this at the website:
33k - 58k is the salary range offered. 58k is probably just for lateral and trained LEO's? Should I be looking at 45-50k with no LEO experience? I may have to think twice about anything under 45k just because I have a mortgage and a home I want to stay in. I don't want to sound selfish with salary requirements but I am curious what you guys say about how I should approach this. I just can't do go in at the min 33k because I'll just go bankrupt with current bills but I do want to serve the community! If I were 22 again and fresh out of college, I'd kill for 33k. Just that over the years... you know how it goes!
EDITED for clarity..
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