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
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.
El Paso
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?
Herrin
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.
Elk River
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!
NewarkWhat 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
Buckley
What does a Navy Officer do?
What does a Navy Officer do? What do I need to know about Navy Officer's?
Dixonville
What is the salary per year in Quebec (Canada)
I have a for police officers
Québec City
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.
Great Barrington
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
Sedro-Woolley
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.
Sedro-Woolley
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.
Palo Alto
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.
Wisconsin DellsWhat 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.
Upper MarlboroDoes a District attorney pay well in the USA?
Does a District attorney pay well in the USA?
Doha
How can I join soldier?
I am Daniel, I really have passion for military but don't know how to join.
United StatesHow can I find a scholarship to study crime investigation?
I am seeking a scholarship, especially fully funded. l did A level in business studies, economics and geography. My dream is to study the crime investigating department, which is law reinforcement. I'm located in Zimbabwe. *Note: This question is asked anonymously by a student.
Palo Alto
how can I get into forensics or become detective ?
how can I get into forensics or become detective? I would really like to become one because I love mystery and gore. how can I get experience? please help me I really want this career path and what college would I want to get into to get the best education I can?
Great BarringtonHow to become a DEA agent?
Tell us everything we need to know to become a DEA agent! Note: Given the growing interest in the law enforcement field, we're inviting our experienced professionals to share their knowledge.
Palo Alto
What fields are there in criminal justice, and what degrees get you there?
I'm a high school student who's stumped on what field of criminal justice I want to work to become a part of. What I'm looking for is a job with a fairly consistent schedule, decent pay, and involves crime. Bringing justice is what motivates me to work in this area, so every field sounds interesting to me. Criminal law, forensic science, CSI, policing, etc. I would love to hear any advice or stories about any field. I'm still undecided, so I just want to see the options. Even if they're hard.
Chicago
How can i get a law degree?
How can i get a law degree?
Dallas
How hard is it to become a correctional officer and or a security guard ?
Im not sure either to become a correctional officer or a security guard.
Sedro-WoolleyWhat steps do I take to work for the FBI?
I'm a 13 yo that wants to start prepping early. Working for the FBI is one of my dream jobs so I'd like to know what steps to take and what I have to do to qualify!
El CajonHow to become a sheriff?
Share your journey & guide aspiring sheriffs on their path! Note: We've seen a lot of interest in this career, so we're looking for guidance from our community of professionals.
Palo Alto
What would be the best for me for my career ?
Should I wait till I'm 18 and go into the Montana law Enforcement Academy or should I get a apprenticeship and do that until I'm 18?
Sedro-Woolley
How can I prepare myself for a job in criminal Profiling as a high school student?
Is there anything I can do in high school to help prepare me for a job in criminal profiling.
MarionHow to become a parole officer?
Lend your expertise: what does it take to become a parole officer? Note: We've seen a lot of interest in this career, so we're looking for guidance from our community of professionals.
Palo Alto
what class do i have to take to become a CSI requirements and class . and to get a bachelor degree
I would like to know more about become a CSI. Can I get more feedback on that please ?
Pacific Grove
what qualifications enable you to do law in new york?
i want to work in new york
United States
How to decide what career path to pursue?
I want to obtain insight on how many of you chose your college majors and decide what career path to pursue. I am soon to enter my journey to college and need to start organizing my lists, the pro's and con's of my potential careers. Some facts about me are I enjoy science, I would like to consider myself naturally good at it, I passed A's in chemistry, forensic science, and biology. I am also participating in a law enforcement class and so far I am gaining knowledge and skills that are useful to my daily life. Essentially, I would like some opinion's how to decide what to pursue! Thank you
San JoseHow to become SWAT?
Tell us everything we need to know to become a SWAT officer! Note: We've seen a lot of interest in this career, so we're looking for guidance from our community of professionals.
Palo Alto