5 THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW Before Becoming A POLICE OFFICER
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Ive been asked if I have any tips for aspiring police officers. Heres some tips I've come up with to help guide you through the police hiring process. Let me know you thoughts and if this video helped.
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I got hired by the department I currently work for because of appearance. It was narrowed down to me and another person. They showed up to the panel interview with a polo shirt and jeans and shirt not tucked in. The one I beat out had more experience but how I presented myself made the difference.
Hi Pal living testament! Congrats on getting hired my brother! Be safe out there!
Hi Pal love it bro! Congratulations
How’s it been man?
Wow im going to keep this in mind
5xNFLMVP PeytonManning he’s not
2 things to know before becoming a cop.
-The fire academy is shorter
-Fighting fires is way more fun than babysitting adults.
SixthShotNation there’s some actual truth about this comment 😂😂😂
😂😂
Plus they get to sleep all night
lmao
No one says fuck the fire department. Chad fire men smash the elementary school teachers while Leo's deal with people in poor relationships
Here are the 5 tips:
1. Wise Choices
2. Education
3. Physical Fitness
4. Paper Work
5. Appearance
Thx for writing it
Thx
Appearance; meaning?
@@didafm meaning like for the interview, dress your best and make sure you look good. Don’t just wear sweatpants and a crop top😂
@@kingsaad69 Yeah I guess. Wise choices, I don’t remember everything the video said, but pretty much, I think he means like don’t make bad choices likes doing drugs or alcohol or a crime if you want to be a police officer. Education means you have to be trained and have a high school diploma and go to university(Police officer) Paper work means(I learned this from another video) you have to have a lot of paper work. Whether it’s ID, Your personal information, and any other kind of papers on Education and University, also i heard they ask for a person(like your old neighbour) For credit of the kind of person you are,
Get in shape stay in shape forever lol
Never stop training take judo, jujitsu and a striking or combat art. Never stop training with your firearms.
My Mane Is LEO (Law Enforcement Officer)
yeah eating donuts probably isint a good idea like yngwie malmsteen sais i dont eat donuts lol
Neil Carpenter bruh what
Neil Carpenter you ever heard of self defense? Judo is basically self defense. And I don’t think you realize how much training can save your ass as an officer🗿
Palm strikes are better then fist strikes
ANOTHER TIP!
If you are applying for a police department, make sure you print copies of your applications just in case!
This. :/ had to make 3 copies for sone reason
@DJ Warning You have definitely never been in law enforcement, dude.
DJ Warning pipe down
Yeah. Just in case they "lose it".
The way things are going they will be recruiting from the Jail Cell, or just off the Streets where the Homeless are and are desperate enough not to care .
And THEY WILL CALL ANYBODY AND EVERYBODY For references. Either on the phone or in person. Do not think that they won't. They will clearly do a FULL background.
Pierre Williston english is hard.
Does it include social media and checking texts ?
Andy Lee They search through social media
@@nat0850 what about old texts ?
Andy Lee they aren’t gonna check your texts
I’ve wanted to be a cop since I was 7 and I’m a sophomore and looking how so thankyou for the tips
Sameeeee
Same but im 12 so yeah ;-;
@@elmo6658 Same But I’m 13
Same
Same
Perfect timing, I just got home from taking my county’s police test
@Eduardo Francisco they don't know yet
Good luck and if you make it...stay safe man
@@snipebeast4801 lol
@@snipebeast4801 it cane out a year ago
I hope you got it
As someone who’s going through the process, DO NOT
1. Lie
2. Cheat
3. Steal
Being a LEO is about integrity at its base, if you lie cheat or steal, your foundation of integrity has been demolished and you will definitely not be a choice candidate. Be honest. It’s better to be honest about an F up than lie and get caught. It shows you’ve matured despite making a mistake previously.
@@ansonwu24 No you will not be hired if you tell the truth, you will have to lie unless it's on record somewhere. You don't get in trouble for lying most of the time, you actually get in trouble for telling the truth
@@ansonwu24 you will have to take a polygraph, so lying is not a good idea. I know people who have admitted to doing things like smoking pot and shoplifting but as long as there is a decent bit of time between now and then (a few years), you might be forgiven. If they catch you lying, it's a pretty much instant disqualifier no matter how you try to explain it. Police work is all about integrity. They are having you walk around with a gun all day in stressful situations and you cant even tell the truth before you start they cant trust you. So just tell the truth and show that you have learned from your mistakes, that's your best bet.
@@regentgray762 I have read polygraph test are quite unreliable and really only as accurate as the person administering the test such as their ability to pick up on common cues for lying, etc. Also, I've read you can trick the test as well using different techniques to help control breathing, etc. I think its tricky, telling the truth is always the best bet, as long as you didn't do anything stupid when you were younger. Thankfully, I managed to do quite well.
Just don't get caught on camera.
@@regentgray762 I've never been arrested in my life, but about 10 years ago, I was busted for shoplifting food at Walmart, and paid a fine, and did some community service. Now I want to be a police officer. And I'm scared this tiny little stupid thing I did when I was young will come back to haunt me..... I regret my actions and I'm ashamed of myself and I want to serve my public by being a LEO, but I'm afraid I screwed my chances. What do you think?
I had to drop academy because I broke ribs during physical restraining training. For everyone out there wanting to wear the uniform.. Work out not to be stronger than the others but to become stronger from yourselves now. Martial arts are a hugeeeee plus. You learn how to deal with certain situations and solidify your body for those situations
Ouch that sucks I’m sorry!
about the wise choises thing....a man once told me, you gotta do what you gotta do so you can do what you want to do
I’m the cop that eats what seems like 87 donuts per second
Lmao
How would you react if you pulled over a car, and the driver had that T-shirt that says "Bad cop! No donut!"?
If I were a cop, and I pulled over that guy, I would completely ignore the shirt and then while handing him his ticket, I would say "Nice shirt. Drive safe."
I'm sure you are in great shape. All that fat will stop a few punches .
You're like 8 bud
I’m already a police officer but I’m just watching this to be smartER
Me too
@Acete Gaming shut up noob ill smash you on any game dawg
Acete Gaming Ignorant clown
OOf big respect police scare me 😬😬😬 eek don’t arrest me for breaking creasing the rug 😂
Can I DM you so i can get some knowledge off someone who already has experience?
also military experience is preferable to many law enforcement agencies. the military prepares you for a lot of the different requirements police departments have, from appearance and physical fitness, to weapons training and discipline.
Great video. Always make the right choice. Think it through and go beyond the immediate moment. Never be impulsive.
My grandfather was a police officer back in the 70s and I am considering applying to eventually become a police investigator (detective.) I wish I could start working as an investigator first but becoming an officer would be beneficial overall.
Ur right
did you start the process? This is my goal too im 24 years old and i feel like im running out of time.
@@leslierios190 bro same lol
How’s everything going?
@@leslierios190dude most departments don’t hire until you are 21 you have time obviously the sooner the better though.
NOD SQUAD REPRESENT I can’t wait to get into the academy I even added swimming laps into my workouts now, no more lifting
Always wondered what it would be like to become a Police Officer because it seems like a Great career and just want to say Thank You for sharing this great Video Content and Thank You for Your Service along with the other People becoming Police Officers
Very true and helpful Video. Best Nick
Thank you so much for the advice! I had a charge expunged do so I think I’m good and going to join the police force right after highschool.
NICK great video! I have no idea what I’m trying to do with my life. I just started my sophomore year of college after thinking I want to be a college engineer but I seriously don’t know now. Either way your advice is great! and the video is edited well.
Awesome video. Just applied for state trooper. Thanks for the information. NOD SQUAD
Thank you for the tips nick.
Thanks Nick, very interesting.
Up here in Canada, you can take a course in community college called Police Foundations. It's not required, but it's a huge asset.
I’m in Canada too in B.C. I haven’t heard about this course, what province are you in?
That course is a scam. It was exposed. Do a google search. It was a scam course. No law enforcement agency will take it. It’s a waste of money. Don’t do it.
All of these were true especially about paper works. I applied for the position of patrolman (not U.S.) and passed all the necessary test such as physical agility test, physical and medical exam and pyschiatric and psychological exams. We were ready to go to training school last month but was abrupt due to covid19.
Im female and 15 and wanted to be a cop since I was 8. Thanks for giving female dressing tips too!
Did you get the job?
@@1x1boop28I guess that depends where they are from lol. At least where I’m from you have to be 21 to be a cop.
Great video. I love the officers on the book cover are Seattle Police. S-Town representing!
Thank you for this information it was definitely informative.
Great video. These tips help the average kid that doesn't have a clue. I can see why you have many subs. Keep doing what you're doing...
Just took my police entry exam today and found out I had passed. Let’s get it!
Hi Officer Nick Off Duty Thank you for your service & great helpful video content
LOVE your videos
I'm currently in contact with an investigator for the Academy and I told her straight up that I was starting this 6 months before the date I want to apply for. She was all for it lol! I would also like to point out that prior service members should have a complete copy of their Military Service Record ready to go or make a SF180 Request and have your records sent to the investigator directly. That could take months alone and if you're not ready, it may preclude you from the academy.
Hey Nick! I was wondering if you could do a video like this for police dispatchers. I’m in the hiring process for quite a few agencies right now and not that many people do videos about becoming a dispatcher. I’d appreciate it! Keep up the good work.
Thankyou for all you do, thank you to all first responders. I'm thinking of becoming either a paramedic or a cop in the future after I finish my AA in criminal justice and my EMT basic certification. I'm also intrested in swat medic or cross training different first responder work.
I wanna be a swat medic too
Great video. love it. im in police academy in sweden
PLEASE make sure you make several copies of your application and background packet. A lot of agencies work together and compare applications if an applicant applies to several departments. That being said make sure its all Honest and it all matches on all applications!
I’m a sophomore in my town junior college, my initial plans were to become a probation officer. Now that I have 1 semester left unit I graduate I changed my mind to becoming a police officer.
Thanks Nick! Im taking a 100 question multiple choice test Jan 25th. And the physical on the 26th. Crossing my fingers. Ive been hitting the gym. Lets go babyyyy!
How did it go?
This is really helpful, I really want to become a law-enforcement officer
Awesome advice.
Thanks very much for the video!!
The real problem here is that I'm from Italy, so I will need to do lots of stuff to obtain the second citizenship...
Thank you very helpful ☺️.
Jiu Jitsu is life haha I been training for 10 years now, I always thought of being a Police officer.
Might have to look into it.
i'm 16, i study this field of study and i'm from czech republic. i wanna be a police officer since kindergarten lol. thank you for doing this video, really helped me!
Hey man I am only 11 you're why I am becoming law enforcement
When you turn 14, join police explorers...
Me too bro good luck
There’s a lot more to the job than what meets the eye, speaking from my 2 years in the explorers
@@NJMoo3652 I know it a lot more jobs but I am becoming an law enforcement because when I was 4 or 3 I was watching cops and I told my mom I want to be a cop
@@xxxrobloxxxxhi3654 Cops only shows 5% of what actually goes on in police work, in reality, you arent't going to be chasing people everyday, It's nothing like TV trust me
I'm bout to turn 12 and I told my parents I wanted to be a cop and then since my cousin works in law enforcement he literally wants me to be a cop and now I'm looking at vids, so far it looks cool!
I'm 14 and when I can I am going to protect my city, and help the citizens.
Bro that's racist
@@danieldiehl3568 yeah
@@danieldiehl3568 can you explain plz
@@Albert-wz6jh
its a joke you nonce
@@dudeskidude8376 tf is your problem i Just asked a question
I'm turning 17 this year and needed advice and whatever I could find for my favorite and hopefully my soon to be full time job as a police officer
@Killarrex I got my first job not as police but I'm working up to it
Good point on the education part. I was part of the computer science bachelor program. A great school but I didn't manage to finish it. I basically failed. Then I started the academy but with only a high school degree. Listen to him. A bachelor degree will really help you jump quickly on ranks if you have ambition and want to be someone in life. Lucky for me (I don't know about other countries) but the police academy in my country also has a university where you can have the chance of becoming an Officer with an important rank. I am almost on my first year as a Police Officer and this job really changes you (in a good way).
you sir are the man
I am one of the applicants with the Durant Police Department in Southeastern Oklahoma. After the Physical Agility Test then the applicant is required to go down to Durant PD headquarters to take What's called the POST test.
I finally on my path to becoming an officer. Took me like 2 years cause of alot past problems. I fought hard for it!
Currently hitting the gym (always will), and in school for criminal justice.
I got tips 1, 2, 4, and 5 down but I definitely need to work at being physically fit. I’m not bad or super out of shape but definitely not up to Police standards. The thought that I can spend the next several months or year to improve myself in that category sounds pretty thrilling, plus it’ll really let me know if the police field is something I really want to get into.
Start with a 37 min jog everyday. When I went through basic training for the US military the people who worked hard before attempting were the top performers. Don’t wait until it’s time to go. Get started now. Push ups sit ups run. Easy money. Focus on your endurance core and stamina duration.
I love your videos 😄👍🏼👍🏼
Greetings from Germany :)
Thanks... greetings from Miami! 🤙🏼
great video sir
Maybe visiting your local agency and speaking to a training unit or doing a ride a long ? Talk to cops on the beat and asking them what “the job” as we call it in the UK is all about, the good, the bad and the ugly..
This video helps thank you
Currently in my final year of Police Foundations! Already applying for jobs so they can scoop me up right out of school, hopefully! So excited for what's in store. This is my dream career.
Did it work out?
???
Did it work out?
Thx so much my brother
Becoming a Police officer is my dream career.... Im going to be 24 soon; But I have applied to departments, and not get chosen due to so much competition. This is why I have decided to just self sponsor myself through a 9 Week Police Academy at a nearby Community College here in Tennessee in January 2020.... I can't wait to get POST Certified.... "p.s: This particular academy doesn't even count their obstacle course to graduate" !
Shawn Adams. Fuck the police and fuck you for being one.
@@shanewilliams8467 fuck you and your deteriorating lifestyle bitch. Let him live his life.
Shane Williams why are you even here?
Perhaps this shows up on newsfeed that i care nothing for so it's fair game.
Fuck all scumbag cops. Don't like what i say? Don't be showing up over on my newsfeed, pigbitch.
Police bullying and intimidation must and will ✋ stop. Pussy cowards
Shane Williams your probably a lil 14 year old boy who thinks he’s tough cuz he’s on the internet talking shit step down and leave
Thank you brother for the tips wish me luck I’m going to join the police officer I hope I can make it I live in Houston. Please wish me look. Amazing tips brother. Thank you again. Peace ✌️
I’m 20 and have a clean record… I’ll turn 21 in November this year hopefully everything goes well for me
22 with a current major in Psychology. Planning on taking a security guard job and finishing my AA degree. :) But we all know things don't always go according to plan xD Security will still be a good paying job.
graduated the academy back in the Spring of 2019. Been on the street ever since.
awesomeness hey man how is it? Im considering becoming a cop too but not 100% on it.
Let us know!
I just graduated high school but were do I apply need help
I'm Self Sponsoring myself through the Police Academy.... I start in a few more weeks; In January 2022... The Academy I'm attending is 12 weeks at a Community College here in Tennessee....!!
Thanks good video Nick I have wanted to be a cop my whole life . This video really helped
Glad I can help! Stay focused and you will be a police officer in no time 🤜🏼🤛🏼
2 years too late but I am 19 years old and wanting to become a policeman in a small town in a town where I used to go to college and is fairly close to home so thank you for the advice although I have a few more years until I am 21 years old but I am the first in my family to want to be police officer
I love the police dream Job🏁
I have a similar audience on my channel so I shared this on my community page.
I subscribed to it I am a future law enforcement officer
lt. 106 I wish you the best of luck.
@@TierTalk thanks be safe out there
lt. 106 you too
Solid! Thanks for the love. Will be sure to check it out. Hope all is well with you Tier Talk. Thanks for dropping in. 🤜🏼🤛🏼
Education options...
Even during the law enforcement career...
1. Consider a junior college or community college. Why pay for the first two years of a four year college/university at that rate; when one can pay considerably less?
2. Online schools. From the most difficult such as MIT (yes that MIT) to ones such as Biola and countless others. MIT can be free, or at a very trivial cost, such as getting books and/or cost to print transcript. Just a few classes from a school such as MIT guarantees one a lifetime career; the employer will come to you instead of the other way around.
3. Consider items such as computer certification.
I begin academy in 13 days, I am excited, physically I’m getting there I’ve lost about 27 pounds in 2months and I’m eating correctly and feeling better so I believe I will do well👌🏽 just continuing to work on running and core strength the next 2 weeks until it becomes easy ... 30 more pounds and I’ll be at my military dream weight goal as well 💪🏽
Good luck my dude
Jason Leveille thanks man, I’m halfway done now, I’m on week 6 of 11... on firearms this week... gotten the hardest part out of the way academically 🤷🏾♂️ December 20th will be here soon
D. R yeah man I’ve graduated now and began FTO, pretty much was a lot of fun but discipline.... lol and 11weeks to mandate in Georgia
D. R thanks brother, 💪🏽
@@SomeRandomCop229 good luck to yall, im 17 but what do you think is better 4 years of college or 4 years of military before joining police?
This is a great video and really good advice. For the appearance pretty much any one that has served in the military, as myself US Army, knows what you're talking about. I do have a question about something that you didn't mention. How about someone that has a low credit score or bad credit? I did some financial mistakes when I was younger and my credit is not perfect, will that disqualify me or slow down my process?
I’m in high school and I’m more into the business side but being a cop sounds fun it has the things I like to do but I don’t know what route I want to pick after school
Nick just wondering if you are going back to the Miami Police Department I love the vlogs you were doing I know the job is serious but you were putting the fun stuff about the job too
I've been thinking about policing especially since I grew up with my dad being one and know many of his friends who are police officers-it's always seemed like an interesting career to me.
I'm currently doing a chemistry degree and considering a forensic science one, which if I did become a police officer, could allow me to work with forensics (in Canada forensic scientists are police officers-aside from the RCMP).
However, I have a hearing loss which I imagine would immediately disqualify me-even though I grew up wearing hearing aids and have always excelled in English courses-and people I know either forgetting that I have the hearing loss or not even realizing unless if they see my hearing aids.
I know that the police department that I want to work for has regulations on uncorrected vision and hearing, but they also have regulations on CORRECTED vision, so I don't see why they wouldn't consider corrected hearing-but I could be wrong.
Great life background. Have you begun yet on becoming a police officer with being an individual with hearing loss?
You forgot to mention your social media, as someone who has done backgrounds for a PD, social media is just as important as those references you mention.
I want to start preparing to apply to my local agency and I am terrified lol I have a fairly clean record; light drug usage but I haven’t touched anything in at least ten years. No felonies convicted or not. Haven’t had a ticket in over 12 years. I’m a CCW holder so the government trusts me enough to carry a concealed weapon. It’s still scary though. A few family members have DUIs so I’m hoping that doesn’t hurt me.
IDK about #3... I've seen some BiiiiiiG officers.
it's always AFTER they get the job though
They make sure you’re fit when you join... they don’t keep you that way xD
I'm planning on it in a few years, but since 13 I've wanted to become a soldier in the US Army.
rough
go airforce
Well, i guess i need to start learning how to do a bun. Yes i know, its sad that i dont know how to do that but ive never done it before, manly because i dont really put my hair up.😂
I'm planning on being a police officer when I'm older (I'm currently 14) and one of the electives in highschool is criminal justice so I'm taking that.
Thank u
Growing up I made sure to avoid certain people so that I could keep clean and keep my options open. The thing that gets me is, while other people didn't care too much and did all kinds of stupid stuff and got into trouble, they were able to get police jobs with no problem on their first try. Meanwhile I can't seem to catch a break.
Sounds like you’re whining in the comment section, no wonder u can’t
💀
you wanna know how they got it? They either got their daddy/s friends in the station or money.
@@JohnSmith-fs8bu You're comment makes no sense.
Active Duty Army here. About to be chaptered for failure PT test, but the only reason why I failed is because I've injured my knee. Hoping to get a honorable discharge, but that's in my commanders hand. I've always been interested in Law enforcement because I want to make a positive impact within the community. I'm not out yet and they havent told me my date when I'm getting out, but what's the process?
Thanks
So for the appearance, just watch re-runs of Miami Vice and dress like Crockett and Tubs.
Nick can you please give us more tips
Would being in the national guard or a security guard be a plus in anyway during the hiring process like for consideration.
I speak little english, i like you videos, I want to be police in the United states :) greetings from Colombia
then go for it! learn the language study a lot and then make your dream come true
Me from Italy
pendejo
Damn, just came here to have some advices cus being a police officer is what I would like to be in the future but everything seems so difficult it makes me sad.
We rejected one candidate, the brother of a current officer on our department, b/c he started a lot of bar fights while he was in college. He never did get a law enforcement job as far as I know.
I’m 18 I plan to go get an associates degree
You said it while I was tying it, Reckless driving. I had a friend who was turned down for academy attendance due to it. but he was finally hired by the City of Flint. Seeing they will hire anything with a heart beat.
DOC 11.25 an hour? No thanks lol
Fire fighter,police, private security, security guard any one will work as long as I can get into something like this it's just the only way I can see my future going I don't have a lot of brains so I figured this line of work would be best for me something that you don't need college for
I feel like joining the force is almost joining the Military. If they need you....they will work with you. No one is perfect and mistakes are understandable. Just be honest and open. Show them you have changed for the better
Hey what is the background music used? Much love from the UK
I have a question, I went to take my live screen fingerprints for California Corrections. I'm going, to be honest with you, and would like some advice. In 2013, I applied for a cleaning agency, that agency cleaned the sheriff's buildings. Even though I did not apply through the sheriff's agency, they to took my fingerprints to work there. The problem was that I forgot to mention it on my PHS form, do you think they will find out? They fired me from that job because I wasn't working the way they want me to, but it was 7 years ago.