Career questions tagged law-enforcement
There are multiple different types of law enforcement careers. Police officers, support positions, FBI are the most popular, but there are much more. Read more Show less
What College Would Be Best For Me?
I was wondering what college might be best for me. I am a very hard worker and believe that I would be capable of getting into a tough to get into school. I am very interested in going to a school in Chicago and I would really love to go to the University of Chicago. The only problem is that I don't know if the classes that are in the area of Law enforcement and Phycology are the best that I can receive. I was wondering if anyone had recommendations or ideas on what college might cover areas that have to deal with law and criminal justice the best. My ideal school as I said before would be somewhere in Chicago with a good cross country or track team, and have a low-ish acceptance rate.
Hi! I’m an 18-year-old student, and I’m very interested in becoming an FBI agent one day. What are the best college majors or degree programs that would help me get into the FBI, and are there specific scholarships I should apply for to help cover school costs #Spring25?
Hi! I’m an 18-year-old student, and I’m very interested in becoming an FBI agent one day. What are the best college majors or degree programs that would help me get into the FBI, and are there specific scholarships I should apply for to help cover school costs? A little more about me: I’m passionate about law enforcement and criminal justice. I enjoy problem-solving, paying attention to details, and helping people. I’m planning to start college soon and would like advice about what to focus on now to be a strong applicant for the FBI later. I’m also looking for scholarships to help fund my education, especially ones that might connect to public service careers. Any advice would really help! Thank you! 🙏 #Spring25
What are the career steps in law enforcement to become a detective?
I have the dream to be a detective, but I am not sure where to start. I have had thoughts of joining the NYPD, but how dangerous is that? I have also considered being a state trooper. What are the steps and how long, on average, would the process take before I could become a detective? And would I be able to choose the department I join?
What is the most peculiar problem you have faced while working in law enforcement?
I’m a senior in high school right now and I would love to get into law enforcement after I graduate.
What are the biggest challenges in being in law enforcement What tips do you have for the physical fitness test and interview portion? What is your favorite part of the process and career? #Spring2025?
As a first year criminal justice student, what are some recommendations you have and advice you would give to people following the law enforcement field? What are things you wish you knew when preparing and in the process to become an agent? #Spring2025
What’s the best way to deal with burnout or stress in high-pressure fields like law enforcement?
I will be a freshman in college this fall, and while graduation is far away, I want to have a general idea of what I want to do so that my degree will be helpful in my career. I would like to become an FBI agent after graduating from college, and I know that the job, like many others, can take a strong emotional toll, and I want to be prepared.
Why don't more colleges have Criminal Justice or Criminology fields? #Spring25
I am interested into going into this field but many colleges don't have these majors/minors. #Spring25
What are the best steps to becoming a part of the cyber crimes unit in law enforcement ?
What is the day to day jobs of someone in digital forensics
What is the best way I can use my B.A in Criminology after school?
I am just finishing my Senior year of high school, and I am currently enrolled in the Criminology program at Penn State University. I know I want to study criminology, but I am afraid I will not use my degree to its full potential. I want to get the most out of my degree after school and through my career.
What is the best way I can use my future B.A in Criminology?
I am just finishing my Senior year of high school, and I am currently enrolled in the Criminology program at Penn State University. I know I want to study criminology, but I am afraid I will not use my degree to its full potential. I want to get the most out of my degree after school and through my career.
How can I prepare for the law enforcement field and what are things you wish you knew before becoming an agent?
As a first-year college student pursuing criminal justice, I aspire to become a federal law enforcement agent. What advice do you have for females pursuing the field? What is the hardest part of being a female in a male dominated field? In general, what is the most rewarding part of your career and what do you enjoy in your career field? #Spring2025
What advice would you give a college student looking to become a Federal agent? #Spring25
College freshman, Forensic Psychology major with a minor in Justice Advocacy. Interested in a career in federal law enforcement as well as the Innocence Project.
Is it still safe to pursue a career within the FBI? #Spring25
With all the turmoil happening in DC and with many government agencies being dismantle, is it wise to pursue a career within the FBI. I am a high school senior planning to major in Chemistry/Forensic Science with the hopes of landing a career in the FBI however I am nervous if there will be any opportunities when I graduate.
How and what do you do handle situations with hostile or aggravated people involved with law enforcement ?
I'm a senior in high school going to study criminal justice in college.
can you help me to be a cop?
I love to do cop things and watch cop movies like the rookie 911 blue bloods NICS and lots more. what can I do do be a cop?
What are the requirements to become an FBI agent?
Education, Physical Fitness, Background check and Security clearance.
Are you forced to work overtime in law enforcement?
In a law enforcement depending on what you want to do with it, do you have to work over time to conclude with something important of your job.
Is this feasible?
My career plan is to go to police academy, become a state trooper, then if I get enough funds, go to U of I law school. Is this a feasible career path?
What are the prerequisites in order to become a Police Officer?
I am fairly certain that I need a 2 or 4 year degree but I don't really want to go to college.
What internships/job titles did you work in before landing a job as a Forensic Psychologist or in a Federal Agency?
Hi all, hope you are doing well! I am a second year Forensic Psychology student living in New Jersey. Although I hate to admit it, my career goals aren't exactly set, but I know that I want to either work as a Forensic Psychologist in the court system or in any Behavioral Analysis/Criminal Profiling role for a federal agency such as the FBI, CIA, DEA, etc. As a result, my question here today is for anyone who has either worked in one of the careers I'm interested in, is on the way there, or who is currently in this role; What internship or job titles have you held to get here? I am asking this as someone who is seriously struggling to find internships or jobs in my area that will genuinely add something to my area of interest. I have been looking for a little over a year, but am struggling to find something that is both in my area and that is relevant. At the moment, I have about 5 years of volunteer experience in a law enforcement program for youth (think along the lines of an Explorer Post) that I have worked at long enough to serve as a Board Member and a job as a Secretary for another Community-based program, so I am extremely eager to start getting involved in my actual career of interest. As always, I am eagerly awaiting any response and would appreciate any advice that can be given. Thank you so much!
What is the pathway to become a game warden for the dept of fish and game in washington state?
12 years old/6th grade very interested in hunting and fishing and law enforcement. Think this could be a good career path
What does a Navy Officer do?
What does a Navy Officer do? What do I need to know about Navy Officer's?
What Careers Might Be Good For Me?
I have been looking into different jobs that co-align with some of my interest, and looking at jobs that are pretty realistic for the future. I find events that have to do with crime to be interesting and something that I would want to look more into. Things that would be kind of hands on but still have a writing aspect to them are also something I would like in a job. I have thought about being a forensic scientist or a cop or lawyer, which all fall into a field of interest for me, but I was wondering if there might be any other jobs that seem to match up with the ones I have described. I was also wondering what people who have pursued these career paths have to say about them and what helped them to become interested and make their dreams of pursuing these careers possible.
I am a Security and Protective Services student at Job Corps and want to go into the Vancouver police force upon completion, anything I need to know?
Job corps student
What is the most important thing about being a First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer?
I graduated high school in June 2024 from Arlington High School, and I want to be a First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers because I was curious of what First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers really do on a day-to-day basis, besides of making sure the safety of prisoner's and officers, also doing paperwork as well.
How to become a Texas ranger?
Lend your expertise: what does it take to become a Texas ranger? Note: Given the growing interest in the law enforcement field, we're inviting our experienced professionals to share their knowledge.
Before becoming a criminal profiler you have to work in law enforcement, do you have to be a police officer or can I be something else?
Criminal profilers require time in law enforcement beforehand. Do you have to be a police officer, or is there another job that can fulfill that requirement? I never had in mind being a police officer, so I was hoping there were other jobs in that field.
What training is required to become an effective and competent police officer?
I want to be an MPDC (Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia). I would also like to bring my Information technology to further the police department skills. I would love to be able to further help people and make this world an understanding place with this job.