Question about Federal/State law enforcement careers?
Hi everyone, i’m new on yahoo! answers, so ill try to be as quick as possible. I’m a college freshman studying criminology/international relations. Though I have a few years, my main career interests are either State Police (NJ), or something in the Federal Government. Some may be able to answer some of my questions and not be able to with the other, answer what you can.
1. What chances does a recent college graduate have at getting into the State Police Academy? I understand it is pretty competitive, but some do try. (I have been on the website and know the MINIMUM requirements)
2. What would be more helpful to me in getting Federal Employment? Stuyding abroad in the Dubai , focusing on Middle Eastern Affairs (includes Arabic classes), or spending a semester interning in DC through the Washington Center with some agency?
I appreciate any help anybody can offer.
1) To be a state trooper college is a must. All other depends on how well you do on the written exam. You score high you get put in the top of the pile, and when someone gets retired you get the job before others.
2) I would say internship is better, out of all people including my self, after doing free internship I, and other people I know got rehired. And I’m not talking about law enforcement.
As long as you show in the internship that you care, and you don’t mess up there is a 90% chance that after you are done with internship you will get hired for a full time job.
Washington DC Employment Law Attorney Passman & Kaplan
