I just recently went through the entire hiring process with Metro Nashville PD, and passed everything as far as I know. They had a panel that did my final review (I was not present) and I was not selected for the academy. Still not entirely sure why. I called and spoke to someone about it and they said there wasn't any specific reason to give me, just that as a group they decided not to hire me. I am from out of state (I've only lived in TN for a year) and I think that may have been a factor, but I am not sure how much that would really matter. I have a squeaky clean record, am an Eagle Scout with 78 units of college, and got a perfect 10 out of 10 for the civil service and physical agility test scores. I am 22 years old, and speak Spanish and Portuguese. So it came as a big surprise to not be selected, especially since I had heard from many sources that this department was extremely short-handed.
So, for my first question, does anybody have any insight as to possible reasons why I didn't pass the final review?
Second, would getting experience as a correctional officer help me get a job as a police officer later on? I have heard it's easier to get hired, and a much faster process.
So, for my first question, does anybody have any insight as to possible reasons why I didn't pass the final review?
Second, would getting experience as a correctional officer help me get a job as a police officer later on? I have heard it's easier to get hired, and a much faster process.
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