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I want to find a career that is rewarding and enjoyable and was thinking about police officer or a firefighter? Anybody in these careers or know anything about them please explain what u like or dislike about your job? Also Im not that worried about money because I know Ill never be rich in these careers but on average what is the starting salary?

Police officers face many dangers in their jobs. Police officers are constantly being faced with the unknown and the unpredictable. They never truly know the outcome of any situation they enter into. This can make policing a dangerous profession. Dangers faced by police include death, increased risk of infectious diseases, and serious and minor trauma, both physical and emotional. These dangers are encountered in many different situations i.e. apprehension/arrest and investigation of criminals, conducting vehicle stops, investigating people and crimes, protecting the public from dangerous situations or individuals, investigating traffic accidents and witnessing the carnage that often results from those accidents, responding to suicides and directing traffic.

Individuals are drawn to police work for many reasons. Among these often include a desire to protect the public and social order from criminals and danger; a desire to hold a position of respect and authority; a disdain for or antipathy towards criminals and rulebreakers; the professional challenges of the work; the employment benefits that are provided with civil service jobs in many countries; the sense of camaraderie that often holds among police; or a family tradition of police work or civil service. An important task of the recruitment activity of police agencies in many countries is screening potential candidates to determine the fitness of their character and personality for the work, often through background investigations and consultation with a psychologist.

A police officer is a person who works for a police force. It usually only refers to those who have been sworn in as law enforcement officers, and does not include civilian support personnel. A police officer is employed in most cases by federal, state/provincial or municipal governments and has the responsibility (or duty) of enforcing federal, state/provincial laws along with municipal/city ordinances. They also have the responsibility of keeping the public peace. This is usually done by uniformed pro-active patrolling within their jurisdiction looking for and investigating law breakers, and by responding to calls for service. Police officers are required to keep notes of all situations in which they take action and appear as witnesses during both criminal prosecutions and civil litigation. One of the lesser-known but most time-consuming duties of officers is completion of documentation of activity (“reporting”).

It must be noted that the responsibilities of a police officer are extremely broad and not in any way limited to the duties mentioned above. Police are expected to be able to respond in some fashion to any and all situations that may arise while they are on duty. Also police must act as government officials in the cases of investigation. In some communities rules and procedures governing conduct and duties of police officers requires that they act if needed even when off duty.

The major role of the police is to maintain order, keeping the peace through enforcement of laws and societal norms. They also function to discourage deter and investigate crimes, with particular emphases on crime against persons or property and the maintenance of public order, and if able to apprehend suspected perpetrator(s), to detain them, and inform the appropriate authorities. Police are often used as an emergency service and may provide a public safety function at large gatherings, as well as in emergencies, disasters, and search and rescue situations. To provide a prompt response in emergencies, the police often coordinate their operations with fire and emergency medical services. In many countries there is a common emergency service number that allows the police, firefighters or medical services to be summoned to an emergency.

Police are also responsible for reporting minor offences by issuing citations which typically may result in the imposition of fines, particularly for violations of traffic law. Police sometimes involve themselves in the maintenance of public order, even where no legal transgressions have occurred.

Candidates for the police force must have completed some formal education. Increasing numbers of people are joining the police force who possess tertiary education and in response to this many police forces have developed a “fast-track” scheme whereby those with university degrees spend 2-3 years as a police constable before receiving promotion to higher ranks, such as plain clothes detective. Police officers are also recruited from those with experience in the military or security services. Most law enforcement agencies now have measurable physical fitness requirements for officers. In the United States, state laws codify state-wide qualification standards regarding age, education, criminal record, and training.

Police agencies are usually semi-military in organization, so that with specified experience or training qualifications officers become eligible for promotion to a higher supervisory rank, such as sergeant. Promotion is not automatic and usually requires the candidate to pass some kind of examination, interview board or other selection procedure. Although promotion normally includes an increase in salary, it also brings with it an increase in responsibility and for most, an increase in administrative paperwork.

After completing a certain period of service, officers may also apply for specialist positions, such as detective, police dog handler, mounted police officer, motorcycle officer, water police officer, or firearms officer (in forces which are not routinely armed).

In addition to any formal qualifications required, potential police officers should have a genuine interest in working with the public and possess an inquiring mind.

Most all police officers work in a police station. A police station is a building which serves as the headquarters of a police force or unit which serves a specific district. These buildings typically contain offices, various accommodations for their personnel and their vehicles (such as locker rooms and a maintenance garage), temporary holding cells, and interview/interrogation rooms. Alternative terms include precinct or precinct house for regional facilities of the New York City Police Department and other urban police departments in the United States, and detachment for local facilities of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police or division by the Toronto Police Service in Toronto, Ontario. District offices are used by the California Highway Patrol, and substations are used by county sheriff forces with more than one facility. A police precinct is a form of division of a geographical area patrolled by a police force.

if so tell me wha you like about your jobs
i meant to say if so what do you like about your jobs
only answer if you are a paramedic an emt a police officer or a firefighter

There are several things that you must know or do before becoming a public safety officer in your community. Public safety officers can be any individual that works for an agency that is public in nature. Individuals that work as firefighters, in law enforcement, corrections, and even emergency response and preparedness teams are all considered to be public safety officers. Here, I will introduce you to the 3 important things you must know or do before becoming an officer that serves the safety of the public.

1. Education:

The first important thing that you should learn about is the education that is required to become certified to work in public safety. The education that you will need to acquire will be dependent upon the field that you select to work in, as well as the agency that you will work for.

You will need to determine the coursework that you need to complete in any special academy and/or educational institution. You should also take into consideration the cost of the schooling and if the agency covers any part of the tuition. Keep in mind that there may be special grants and/or loans that you may qualify for in order to help pay for the overall cost of the education that is required.

2. Physical Requirements:

The second important thing that you will need to know prior to becoming a public safety officer is the physical requirements. Many of the positions in these fields require a high level of health, as well as high levels of physical endurance. For example, as a law enforcement officer, you are typically required to:

a. Be able to run a mile in nine minutes or less

b. Push a full size vehicle approximately ten to fifteen feet

c. Drag a one hundred and fifty pound sandbag and/or dummy approximately ten to fifteen feet

d. Go over a wall that is six feet in height

e. Run across a balance beam without falling

f. Withstand a test where you are pepper sprayed in the face

g. Undergo a test where you are tasered

h. Complete a certain amount of pushups, sit-ups, and other physical exercises in a set amount of time

You must know what is expected, be healthy, and ready to face the requirements that are designated for your particular field.

3. Psychological Aspects:

If you are going into public safety service, you should take special care to consider the psychological aspects of the position in which you are selecting. You may be exposed to extremely high levels of stress, physical violence, witnessing crimes taking place, verbal and emotional abuse, and even come face to face with death – natural, suicidal, and homicidal.

It is important that you know and understand these situations may occur right from the start – and at any time while you are in service. If you feel as if you cannot handle this type of psychological pressure, it may be best if you opt to do something other than public safety.

If you consider the above 3 important things that you should know or do before becoming a public safety officer, you will quickly be able to determine if this type of profession is for you. If it is, I encourage you to do more reading on the career. You can do this by visiting websites that cover the career in more detail.

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In the Navy, I was an electronic technician, dealing with radars from F18′s. I know that is a long way off from being in law enforcement/firefighting, but can it still help me when it comes to getting into one of those careers? I don’t have a degree. I’m 28 years old and am in excellent physical condition.

Thanks to everyone for your help.

What job has better benifits?
also what job do you get payed more? and how much?

OK I HOPE SUM1 CAN HELP!!! I am a full time fire fighter in a small town. I work a 24hr on 48hr off shift. It has always been my dream to become a police officer or sheriff deputy. Is there anyway to get certified around my schedule bc here’s the problem…I will have no problem getting the job as an officer if i can get certified but no department around me can hire me unless im already certified due to unknown reasons probably not in their budget. I cant afford to quit my job as a firefighter due to bills and my two beautiful daughters. Like i said getting the job isn’t a problem its getting certified. Please this is not a joke of any kind this has always been my passion and my dream and if any1 can help me in any way it would be greatly appreciated. Also just figured i’d throw this in there….there is only one college that offers the certification program and it wont work around my schedule and the actual local police academy wont work around my schedule either

Police Officer is a part of Police Team who’s actual task to secure and save the society. Many times the job requires the directing of traffic, investigating a crime or aiding a victim of an accident or crime. In local, state and federal police related departments a police officer’s career description includes maintaining law and order, collecting evidence and conducting investigations. A career as a police officer can be immensely varied and rewarding.

Many of us dream to become a Police Officer and many realize it later once he or she should start with education. Police departments require a basic high school education, and additional training such as an Associates or Bachelors degree is recommended. A number of colleges offer criminal justice programs for individuals interested in becoming a police officer. Most of these programs involve education in human behavior, legal issues, computer systems, and a variety of other subjects which assist law enforcement officers. The more advanced your training, the more successful your application as a police officer will be. This training will also serve you well in the field.

When you are ready to apply to a police department, you will have to sit for the civil service examination. The civil service exam is administered through the police department you are applying to. If you are concerned about the examination, many companies offer study guides which can help you get a higher score. The civil service exam is offered whenever a department has openings, and some departments also offer it on a regular basis to establish a pool of eligible recruits.

Physical exam is mandatory which tests agility, strength, vision, and hearing. If these tests are passed successfully, you will take drug and lie detector tests and began a series of interviews with the police department. If accepted, you will be sent to the police academy, a program which ranges from three months to one year. The police academy will prepare you fully for your job as a police officer.

Policing requires a high state of physical and moral fitness. Participating in organized sports will condition your body and also serve you well as you apply to a police department. Police officers must also pass a background check, and people with extensive traffic violations, drug convictions, or other indiscretions will likely be rejected. To be accepted as a police officer, you should use common sense, and avoid getting involved in potentially illegal or dangerous situations.

The police application information is all provided by serving and ex police officers who have specific knowledge of the different stages of the process. Some individuals decide to become police officers when they are very young, while others come to the realization later. Either way, there are number of steps to be taken if someone wants to become a police officer, and the earlier you get started, the better. A career in public service can be diverse, challenging, and fulfilling for those who are able to make it through the highly competitive process. Pursuing your dream of becoming a police officer can be a lengthy process, but well worth it at the end.

Many individuals have the desire to join the police force but do not have information regarding the process that one has to undergo. If one incorrectly fills out the police application then disappointment is bound to come their way. This is evident in many individuals that have made applications severally without success. Why is it is so difficult to become a police officer? One factor that disqualifies individuals is lack of knowledge of the right information to fill out the application forms. To sail through your first attempt at becoming a police officer, we have highlighted a few pointers that will aid you in the process

It is obvious that is you mess in the first phase, which involves filling of the application forms then the chances of you proceeding to the police interview stage are slimmer. This means that you need to have the right information to fill in the forms. Many of the questions that you will encounter when filling the form are based on the police officer core competencies. In other words, the police are looking to see whether you can meet all the requirements for a person who is supposed to fill the job whose application you are making. This means that all your answers should reflect your characters are congruent with the specific police’s core competencies.

The police force is divided into different sections. It is then necessary that you conduct thorough research on the section that you intent to join. Find out what role they play in the community, their core competencies and what they consider to be a good officer. Resources like the internet and past application forms will aid you in your search. Find as much information as possible to help you correctly fill out the application.

The Police may also be interested in your past experiences. Be sure to include any relevant information such leadership roles in the past, situations where you solved disputes and the like. You may state that you participated in sports or other extracurricular activities in school for the sake of fitness.

The questions may seem easy to answer too but care should be taken. A lot of people rush on the questions and they end up giving the wrong answers. Take time to understand the questions properly and know what is expected.

The interview may include oral questions. When you have been asked some question, it is good to first take time to understand it before giving out the response. You can also ask a question in the case that you don’t understand the question.

Police officers face many dangers in their jobs. Police officers are constantly being faced with the unknown and the unpredictable. They never truly know the outcome of any situation they enter into. This can make policing a dangerous profession. Dangers faced by police include death, increased risk of infectious diseases, and serious and minor trauma, both physical and emotional. These dangers are encountered in many different situations i.e. apprehension/arrest and investigation of criminals, conducting vehicle stops, investigating people and crimes, protecting the public from dangerous situations or individuals, investigating traffic accidents and witnessing the carnage that often results from those accidents, responding to suicides and directing traffic.

Individuals are drawn to police work for many reasons. Among these often include a desire to protect the public and social order from criminals and danger; a desire to hold a position of respect and authority; a disdain for or antipathy towards criminals and rulebreakers; the professional challenges of the work; the employment benefits that are provided with civil service jobs in many countries; the sense of camaraderie that often holds among police; or a family tradition of police work or civil service. An important task of the recruitment activity of police agencies in many countries is screening potential candidates to determine the fitness of their character and personality for the work, often through background investigations and consultation with a psychologist.

A police officer is a person who works for a police force. It usually only refers to those who have been sworn in as law enforcement officers, and does not include civilian support personnel. A police officer is employed in most cases by federal, state/provincial or municipal governments and has the responsibility (or duty) of enforcing federal, state/provincial laws along with municipal/city ordinances. They also have the responsibility of keeping the public peace. This is usually done by uniformed pro-active patrolling within their jurisdiction looking for and investigating law breakers, and by responding to calls for service. Police officers are required to keep notes of all situations in which they take action and appear as witnesses during both criminal prosecutions and civil litigation. One of the lesser-known but most time-consuming duties of officers is completion of documentation of activity (“reporting”).

It must be noted that the responsibilities of a police officer are extremely broad and not in any way limited to the duties mentioned above. Police are expected to be able to respond in some fashion to any and all situations that may arise while they are on duty. Also police must act as government officials in the cases of investigation. In some communities rules and procedures governing conduct and duties of police officers requires that they act if needed even when off duty.

The major role of the police is to maintain order, keeping the peace through enforcement of laws and societal norms. They also function to discourage deter and investigate crimes, with particular emphases on crime against persons or property and the maintenance of public order, and if able to apprehend suspected perpetrator(s), to detain them, and inform the appropriate authorities. Police are often used as an emergency service and may provide a public safety function at large gatherings, as well as in emergencies, disasters, and search and rescue situations. To provide a prompt response in emergencies, the police often coordinate their operations with fire and emergency medical services. In many countries there is a common emergency service number that allows the police, firefighters or medical services to be summoned to an emergency.

Police are also responsible for reporting minor offences by issuing citations which typically may result in the imposition of fines, particularly for violations of traffic law. Police sometimes involve themselves in the maintenance of public order, even where no legal transgressions have occurred.

Candidates for the police force must have completed some formal education. Increasing numbers of people are joining the police force who possess tertiary education and in response to this many police forces have developed a “fast-track” scheme whereby those with university degrees spend 2-3 years as a police constable before receiving promotion to higher ranks, such as plain clothes detective. Police officers are also recruited from those with experience in the military or security services. Most law enforcement agencies now have measurable physical fitness requirements for officers. In the United States, state laws codify state-wide qualification standards regarding age, education, criminal record, and training.

Police agencies are usually semi-military in organization, so that with specified experience or training qualifications officers become eligible for promotion to a higher supervisory rank, such as sergeant. Promotion is not automatic and usually requires the candidate to pass some kind of examination, interview board or other selection procedure. Although promotion normally includes an increase in salary, it also brings with it an increase in responsibility and for most, an increase in administrative paperwork.

After completing a certain period of service, officers may also apply for specialist positions, such as detective, police dog handler, mounted police officer, motorcycle officer, water police officer, or firearms officer (in forces which are not routinely armed).

In addition to any formal qualifications required, potential police officers should have a genuine interest in working with the public and possess an inquiring mind.

Most all police officers work in a police station. A police station is a building which serves as the headquarters of a police force or unit which serves a specific district. These buildings typically contain offices, various accommodations for their personnel and their vehicles (such as locker rooms and a maintenance garage), temporary holding cells, and interview/interrogation rooms. Alternative terms include precinct or precinct house for regional facilities of the New York City Police Department and other urban police departments in the United States, and detachment for local facilities of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police or division by the Toronto Police Service in Toronto, Ontario. District offices are used by the California Highway Patrol, and substations are used by county sheriff forces with more than one facility. A police precinct is a form of division of a geographical area patrolled by a police force.