HIRED!! (magic number 21)

[P.I.Davis]

Well it is offical. I am starting on monday. I graduate the academy on friday and monday morning I report for duty/ fto 0830. For those that don't know my woes I tried for 4 years and went though 20...yes 2 0 application processes and was booted out of the process every time.

Well a self sponsered academy and 5 months of hard work later I now have a job with one of the best opotrunities in Maryland. If you are having trouble getting hired just keep trying.

Like I said. This was #21 for me. And FINALLY it worked out. Of couse self sponsoring your self in MD is an extreme measure but it worked out. See you all out there!

[Raiden]

Congrats!!!

Your hard work paid off! Make O.com, your comrades and us civies proud! I am sure you will do well.

[jerm1976]

Congrats! 21? Wow! You deserve an award! Where abouts in Maryland are you? I lived there for almost 20 yrs but recently relocated to Florida. Its a great state and I have many fond memories. My friend is with the troopers there. I think he likes his job very much. Good luck on your career!

[LCPLPunk]

Yay! Congrats man! Stay safe out there!

[1042 Trooper]

Goes to show ya - with persistence, Vasoline and Duct Tape, you can do ANYTHING!

Way to go! Congrats, be careful and keep your mouth shut unless your FTO asks a question or unless you need to ask one.

And, remember there are no stupid questions - only stupid answers - usually tendered by Captains and above.

Get some, PI

[Glider]

Congrats! Just curious, if you don't mind sharing what department you are working for?

[Mikeyg76]

Congrats!!!!!

[Foxgguy2001]

Wow! howsthat for dedication! you da man! best wishes man

[CaliKyle]

Um, any idea why it took 21 tries? Or do they tell you why it's a "No" when you don't make it?

[P.I.Davis]

Well I was not a competitive applicant. I did have some drug use in my past as well as some juveniel criminal stuff. Never convicted but charges did happen.

Based on that I was not competitive. I was basicly asking someone to take me on as a liability becasue I had no way to prove my worth. By self sponsoring my way through a state certified academy and making good contacts I got a chance to prove my worht and show them by test scores and things like top grade averge, top driver for evoc, and top shooter, that I am a damn good investment for a department to make and I am NOT the stuiped punk teen I once was.

Its all about marketability. Its not just somthing for the private sector. Got to make yourself shine and get soem time between yourself and your "youthfull indescrections"

[Going_Loud]

That is the definition of never giving up. Nice job!!

[CaliKyle]

Thanks for being honest about your difficulties, P.I. I'm a wannabe-LEO, so I was really curious about what kept you out for so long.

Give 'em hell and stay safe.

[ThikBluLine]

Good Luck, my guess is that you have learned more from your past difficulties and will be a dedicated officer. Now, keep a positive attitude and prove that the person(s) who took a risk to give you a chance made the right call.

[CPDjock]

Congratulations, P.I.! It's a good thing you never gave up! Good luck!

[Stare]

I dont know to many municipalities in northern PG. Is it Laurel PD. They are a great department.