Does being muli-lingual and a background in self defence stand out in an application?

[InGodWeTrust]

I am starting to have second thoughts as wether my qualifications are helping me out or not. I have started the hiring process at Detroit police department 4 months ago and I am still awaiting my phone call for orientation(step 4). I have several years training in ju-jitsu and boxing(boxed for a retired detroit officer). I would like to know, how often and how helpful would an officer be that can speak arabic and spanish fluently?

[KapsFB]

Spanish a nice plus. Arabic not so much but then again, doesn't Michigan have a significant terr.....I mean Arabic population?

[Iowa #1603]

Knowing a second language will never hurt.

[InGodWeTrust]

yea theres a decent amount of arabic speaking citizens/illegal alliens here

[just joe]

I think those would be two great langauge skills to have up there.

[nmc]

If you are fluent in Arabic why not apply to CIA, FBI, ETC, ETC

[InGodWeTrust]

I already applied at FBI. I want to ultimatly work my way to becoming a federal agent but for now I would like to pursue a career in LE

[M-11]

Federal is not LE?

I would play up Language skills, and minimize your boxing to the "Hobby" level.

Wussy administrators tend to avoid hiring people who like to punch others for fun and recreation.

M-11

[InGodWeTrust]

Federal is not LE?

I would play up Language skills, and minimize your boxing to the "Hobby" level.

Wussy administrators tend to avoid hiring people who like to punch others for fun and recreation.

M-11

well if anything the discipline of boxing and having prior experience with hand to hand combat pre-police academy should be a plus shouldnt it? I would hope so but I would not know because I dont know how applications are processed and viewed on paper.

[Dingo990]

Second languages are a plus.

Martial art is not. It won't hurt you, but admins could care less about jiu-jitsu or boxing when making a hiring decision. They will teach you what you need to know self defense wise in the academy

[M-11]

90% of PD's out there look for incredibly boring, clean, amicable recruits. Boxing is great, and while I appreciate Violent communication methods, I suggest you downplay it as a hobby and concentrate on selling other aspects of your person.

M-11

[PhilipCal]

Arabic and Spanish are probably two of the most critical current language needs. As a suggestion, don't simply limit your applications to Detroit PD.

[irishlad2nv]

How'd it go with the FBI if you don't have a degree yet? As suggested, your languages can be useful, however you will be tested on those, most likely and your boxing AKA "hobby" or workout will be looked out a different way.

[InGodWeTrust]

90% of PD's out there look for incredibly boring, clean, amicable recruits. Boxing is great, and while I appreciate Violent communication methods, I suggest you downplay it as a hobby and concentrate on selling other aspects of your person.

M-11

you got it!

[jeffIL]

well if anything the discipline of boxing and having prior experience with hand to hand combat pre-police academy should be a plus shouldnt it? I would hope so but I would not know because I dont know how applications are processed and viewed on paper.

Nope. Language skills are good. The other stuff really doesn't matter.