I'm a young 41 male 6' 220, starting the academy again in California...injured week one last year. Honestly wasn't ready physically - I will never be a long distance runner
But I was solid on everything else - OK I could do a few more pull-ups too. But I feel I am ready now mentally as well as physically.
I have some college and with the academy credit I will most likely have enough for an AA. No military, and spent 20 years in finance. I fancy myself bright, tested top of class on written (not impressive I know), I'm motivated and have a family that helps me stay focused and motivated. I can bring a life of experience to the job if I am able to get hired. I am willing to be a reserve officer forever but I know that costs the department money just to train me. Been on ride alongs, seen the job, and if I am able to make it a career, well that's even better.
I know I want it, but is that really enough? I don't have a checkered past, no dueces, no arrests. I am honestly, don't laugh, trying to do something different where I can make a difference. I will most likely go through the academy anyway because I was devastated I didn't finish, or even get started, last time. I WILL finish this thing and prove to myself and my boys that I can do it.
For those of you in California, am I COMPLETELY dreaming??...or is there even a chance? I will take a one in a million as a chance, because I feel that given the opportunity to get in front of an intereview board they will see my passion, commitment to serve, and what my unique set of experiences can bring to the table. I have good contacts in the force and will leverage those as much as possible.
Has any of you ever seen a 42 year old rook?

I have some college and with the academy credit I will most likely have enough for an AA. No military, and spent 20 years in finance. I fancy myself bright, tested top of class on written (not impressive I know), I'm motivated and have a family that helps me stay focused and motivated. I can bring a life of experience to the job if I am able to get hired. I am willing to be a reserve officer forever but I know that costs the department money just to train me. Been on ride alongs, seen the job, and if I am able to make it a career, well that's even better.
I know I want it, but is that really enough? I don't have a checkered past, no dueces, no arrests. I am honestly, don't laugh, trying to do something different where I can make a difference. I will most likely go through the academy anyway because I was devastated I didn't finish, or even get started, last time. I WILL finish this thing and prove to myself and my boys that I can do it.
For those of you in California, am I COMPLETELY dreaming??...or is there even a chance? I will take a one in a million as a chance, because I feel that given the opportunity to get in front of an intereview board they will see my passion, commitment to serve, and what my unique set of experiences can bring to the table. I have good contacts in the force and will leverage those as much as possible.
Has any of you ever seen a 42 year old rook?
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