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Get on the inside track to a challenging and thrilling career. Law enforcement is one of today's hottest growth careers. But with so many agencies and jobs to choose from, where do you start? In this comprehensive guide, bestselling author John Douglas taps his twenty-five years of law enforcement experience to help you find and land the perfect job for you. This book is your first step to an exciting, rewarding career that lets you make a difference in your community.From beat cop to air marshal to FBI agent, Douglas details almost every position in every agency, giving you the information and tools you need to discover which job is right for you. Once you know where you're going, Douglas helps you get there with step-by-step guidance for excelling during interviews and tests.
Full of inside information and helpful resources, this one-of-a-kind guide includes: a complete overview of law enforcement agencies and job opportunities; self-evaluation tests that match your personality with the ideal position; salary and benefits information for various departments and agencies; physical and psychological job requirements; proven job-hunting tips and tactics; and web sites, contact numbers, study tips, and other helpful information.
Contents
Part One: GETTING STARTED 1Chapter 1 PERSONAL ASSESSMENT 3The Truth 4Strengths and Weaknesses 6Personality 7Goals 9Intangibles: What Are They Looking For? 11Equal Opportunity 20Chapter 2 CIVIL RIGHTS: THE BILL OF RIGHTS AND MIRANDA 23Bill of Rights 24Miranda 26Chapter 3 PREPARE YOURSELF 29Oral Interviews 29Written Tests 32Physical Fitness or Physical Abilities Test/MedicalExamination 35 Psychological Test 37Background Check 38Polygraph Examination 39Criminal Records 40Disqualifying Convictions 41Other Disqualifiers 42Chapter 4 ASSOCIATED CAREERS IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE 45Examiners and Experts: The Crime Scene tothe Laboratory 46Forensic Scientists 47Coroner's or Medical Examiner's Office 48Sketch Artists 49Polygraph Examiners 50Probation and Parole Officers 50Other Careers in Criminal Justice 51Chapter 5 LAW ENFORCEMENT CODE OF CONDUCT 53Law Enforcement Code of Conduct 54Part Two: OPPORTUNITIES AT THE LOCAL LEVEL 59Chapter 6 GENERAL INFORMATION 61Minimum/Maximum Age 62Educational Requirements 62Categorical Preference 63Salary and Benefits 63Chapter 7 JOB DESCRIPTIONS 65Patrol Officers 65Traffic Officers 66Detectives 66Correctional Officers/Detention Officers 67Specialized Units and Assignments 68Municipal and County Departments 68Chapter 8 REPRESENTATIVE DEPARTMENTS 71Boston Police Department 73Columbus Police Department 80Albuquerque Police Department 86Bozeman Police Department 92Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department 95Nassau County Police Department 101Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office 106Part Three: OPPORTUNITIES AT THE STATE LEVEL 111Chapter 9 GENERAL INFORMATION 113Chapter 10 JOB DESCRIPTIONS 115Highway Patrol Officer or State Trooper 115Correctional Officer 116Special Agent/Investigator 116Chapter 11 REPRESENTATIVE AGENCIES 117Oklahoma Highway Patrol 118Oregon Department of Corrections 123North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation 126Texas Troopers 131Texas Rangers 136Part Four: OPPORTUNITIES AT THE FEDERAL LEVEL 141Chapter 12 GENERAL INFORMATION 143Working for the Federal Government 143The Office of Personnel Management 146USAJOBS 146Minimum/Maximum Ages 148Veterans 148Women 149Minorities 149Noncitizens and Federal Employment 150Chapter 13 FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT CAREERSBY DEPARTMENT 151USDA Forest Service Law Enforcement and Investigations 153Pentagon Force Protection Agency 157National Institutes of Health Police Branch 159Department of Homeland Security 163Federal Law Enforcement Training Center 167Customs and Border Protection 171U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement 176Office of Inspector General 183U.S. Secret Service 185National Park Service 192Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives 198Drug Enforcement Agency 204Federal Bureau of Investigation 211Federal Bureau of Prisons 223U.S. Marshals Service 228Naval Criminal Investigative Service 238Bureau of Diplomatic Security 244Internal Revenue Service Criminal Investigation 248U.S. Mint Police 252United States Capitol Police 255United States Postal Inspection Service 258Office of Security and Law Enforcement 264Appendix A: ALBUQUERQUE (NEW MEXICO) POLICEDEPARTMENT CADET WRITTEN ENTRANCE EXAMINATION 267Section 1: Overview 268Section 2: General Instructions 269Section 3: Observation and Recall Cognitive Abilities 270Section 4: Personal Maturity and Integrity 273Section 5: Technical Skills 274Section 6: Written and Oral Communications 275Appendix B: AUSTIN (TEXAS) POLICE DEPARTMENT APPLICANTINFORMATION PACKET 279Shotgun 280Handgun Trigger Squeeze and Direction Control 280Driver/Vehicle Compatibility 28011⁄2 mile run 280Obstacle Course 281The Importance of Core Fitness Components to thePhysical Examination 281Test Preparation 283Description of the Obstacle Course 283Criteria for Passing the Exam 284Test Components 284Appendix C: COLUMBUS (GEORGIA) POLICE DEPARTMENTAPPLICANT BACKGROUND BOOKLET 287Personal Data 289Family History 290Residences 291Education 291Employment History 293Financial 296Military 297Illegal Drugs 299Criminal Activity 301Index 307About the Author
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