I am a retired officer of 30 years. The last few years were as our training coordinator and recruitment supervisor. Did many oral boards. Your video is informative and right on, especially the professional appearance point. One thing I would add is sit up proud and strong and look into the interviewers eyes. Don't be boastful or verbose just be proud and confident. And the point about asking to take notes... great. That would have won me over at the start.
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When I was a kid, I wanted to become a police officer but I was embarrassed because my dad went to prison for drug dealing and the majority of my family was into some type of hustling. In my late teens I went down a similar path but walked away at 21. Now that I’m 35 and I see all the suffering in society, I wish I was in a position to contribute to my community and stand with those in law enforcement. It’s terrible the way police officers are treated today. The things Ive done make me ineligible but I will always back the blue.
I feel you man but im 19 both of my parents were in prison , i started working corrections for a prison and im thinking about taking all my test and becoming an officer
What rational and sane person would even consider becoming a cop? After watching countless body cam videos, I know law enforcement is no longer considered an honorable and respectful profession. Nowadays, it would take a lunatic to ever dream of becoming a peace officer. In reality, there are several TH-cam channels dedicated to exposing ignorant cops who are ignorant of the rights citizens have in the United States. Many cops in this country don't even know the laws. I highly recommend taking a screenshot of this list of TH-cam channels and then doing a search for them here on TH-cam. Because then, you can become more knowledgeable about the tyranny that is taking place in this country. Cops are earning the hate. Wake up america! 1. Audit Archive 2. The Civil Rights Lawyer 3. Shields of Shame 4. US - Corrupt Cops 5. Dirty Cops 6. Brutal cops
35 is not too late to try for an LEO job. . things you’ve done 15 years ago? Thats a long time ago and youve turned yourself around. Yes, there are some things 15 years can’t erase but we’ve hired guys with past (over a decade) convictions. As far as family goes, what you said above shows the employer how extraordinary you are to have risen above all that. You can choose your fiends but not your family. Ive worked in recruitment and background screening and id have encouraged you to apply.
@@nkcommunitypatrolwatch7965I passed the physical part of the 6 stage process,I'm 47 yrs old and was the only person to finish the mile and half out of 9 other 19 and 20 yrs olds,this is Fri and they called before I got home to come for an interview,my question is I'm in the best shape of my life is 47 yrs old gonna hinder me?
I got to 8:59 before I had take note of some of your interview. Here are some of my key takeaways from your job interview advice for future law enforcement officers within the continental United States 🇺🇸 1) be respective of other individuals time 2) be early, prompt, and punctual for routine appointments like doctors, dentists, other office visit or meetings 3) make your story related and not too like rehearse. Tell us a time about … STAR method 4) dress appropriately for the occasion 5) be meticulous and take notes when necessary Would recommend to relevant hiring manager for position just for being normal human being
@@InPursuit360 it went very well thank you. They asked me to tell them about myself so I remembered your video about not selling myself short. They also asked if I’m involved in my community and I answered and gave examples of what I did in the community. Talked about my volunteer experience in school as well. They also asked me if I have experience dealing with difficult people and asked me to give an example.
What rational and sane person would even consider becoming a cop? After watching countless body cam videos, I know law enforcement is no longer considered an honorable and respectful profession. Nowadays, it would take a lunatic to ever dream of becoming a peace officer. In reality, there are several TH-cam channels dedicated to exposing ignorant cops who are ignorant of the rights citizens have in the United States. Many cops in this country don't even know the laws. I highly recommend taking a screenshot of this list of TH-cam channels and then doing a search for them here on TH-cam. Because then, you can become more knowledgeable about the tyranny that is taking place in this country. Cops are earning the hate. Wake up america! 1. Audit Archive 2. The Civil Rights Lawyer 3. Shields of Shame 4. US - Corrupt Cops 5. Dirty Cops 6. Brutal cops
No longer considered an honorable profession…. Umm what drugs are you taking because people risk their lives for cowards like you, who rather complain about situations than to throw yourself into them and try to solve them like our brave police officers do. But that’s okay no one is judging you for staying behind a glass screen all day comfortably watching body cam videos insulting the very people allowing you to do so…
@@whatswithyous The notion that there is such a thing as a "good" cop is ridiculous. Because if they existed, the good cops would turn in the bad ones. But unfortunately, this does NOT happen. All cops, regardless of their individual actions, are ultimately part of the thin-blue-line gang, reinforcing a system where abuse of power and misconduct goes unchecked.
this help out so much. I had no idea how to relate my pass jobs to a law enforcement one. Listening on how you were able to relate non related law enforcement jobs gave me many ideas how I can sell myself with my kitchen jobs. Thank you!
I think my biggest challenge will be that I have always been very self-critical and so that has led me to be humble or sell myself short, so the selling myself will definitely take a lot of pep talk and preparation. I don’t have an interview, but I want to be ready for everything. Thanks for your video, it definitely helps!
Stay positive, honestly, in my personal life I am shy and anti confrontational, my wife couldn't believe I was in law enforcement because I avoid confrontation. But there is something about having the knowledge of the law and being entrusted to protect people that, when I put on my uniform, I had no problem talking to people and making some of those hard decisions. You can do it.
@@InPursuit360 your wife should be ashamed. Make a screenshot of this list and then search for these TH-cam channels. Follow their channels, and watch their videos to find out what's really happening in law enforcement. 1. Audit Archive 2. Shields of Shame 3. Dirty Cops 4. The Civil Rights Lawyer
I just want to say, loved your video. Had my oral board last week and just found out I passed! Now to practice for my chief interview next. Not sure if there’s a video on what to expect for that (hint hint lol) would be great! Keep up the great content! Extremely helpful video!
For anyone reading this comment. My number one advice would be to read, familiarize and understand the departments Mission statement, vision and goals. You do not nesscesary have to agree with these but you should should make sure you sound like you do. That does not mean lie or be deceiving but this displays an understanding and flexibility with the department. Your goal is to be unbias has possible and show you are able to put your personal beliefs aside when on duty.
Your tips are so helpful! You’re the best!!!! I loved that you said that we can turn anything we’ve done before into an experience that we can explain why we become a great officer. ❤
I had several oral boards and interviews when I first applied with several agencies. As an older guy with a successful career behind me, I think they all looked at me differently from a kid with no military who still lived at home with parents. I often wonder if I made the right selection of departments. I did well at the Academy but the scenarios were a little different. They liked me because I never complained. I always saw the glass as half full. I enjoyed my time in that Department but I was the subject of bias because of my age and my good attitude. I never complained. I just soldiered on. I ran into many people who were jealous of me (what a riot!) and those who hated me. It is not a "one for all and all for one deal" any more.
Please please please take your time everyone take your time answering and Intaking the questions. I rushed and I didn’t waiver even when given opportunity to elaborate I still didn’t take the hint be compassionate in your answers and be willing to give others the benefit of the doubt. I was told I was too “RoboCop” and I needed to be prepared to give people warnings not tickets. Please if given scenario remember as an officer you’re there to help
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Not going towards law enforcement, but this did gave me an idea what to say during an interview especially in "tell me about you". Gave me a different insight, thanks.
As a captain (retired ‘97) I sat on a lot of interview panels. Some of the responses we got left me wondering what rock some of the applicants crawled out from.
Hey I had a question mabye you can help me out, I’m currently a correction officer in Colorado 19yo so I have to do two years before I could go post but I had prior drug usage when I was younger but am now clean will this possibly not get me hired? Is there a minimal I can say or should I say it all “?
@@sarahvincerivera1812 you're young and if you've had a consistent record of being clean and you're already in a related job then you shouldn't have much issue Just stay clean the next two years and show good character, develop good will with people and you should be fine, I think
I'm 33 and will be applying for SPD next year! I want to help end the stigma and make people realize not all cops are bad! I want to be that Law Enforcement officer that protects, even children. After growing up in the system I was always told I would never amount to anything by Social workers, adoptive parent and peers! I have been in Security for almost 5 years and now it's time to go up in my career!
Yes the process is long. But that’s why you ALWAYS make sure to apply to more then one. If department A wants to take their sweet ass time that’s fine. Department B you could be already at the medical screening. Department C you could already be in the academy… Never just apply to one department. Some departments will drag you along (I’ve seen guys wait years). Don’t waste your time. Apply to multiple and make sure you let the other knows and sure sometime they don’t like that but that’s not your problem if they want you that bad they’ll hurry the process along. Otherwise keep it moving. This is what we were taught in the academy and it worked for me and everyone I knew.
Thanks for that, I have said this in multiple videos. Apply to multiple departments, even look at widening your geographic search area. Getting a foot in the door is the key to ending up where you want to be. Good luck and stay safe.
Things might be a lot lot different now. I sat (as an interviewer) on many oral boards. For entry level, we had a panel of 3, Sergents (that's the way they spelled it, I know it looks wrong) or senior Senior Officers. He said that first impressions are important. He is very right. Extremely right. We are looking for someone that we want to work with. Someone that will be down for whatever happens and be there in a jam. We did not give a F about politics or diversity, one way or another. So here's the deal, be in shape, dress nicely and conservatively. Have a military bearing and remember that you are talking to old patrolmen. The best way to know how we think and what we want is to go on ride alongs and try to get to know someone. The bad part is that mostly the new guys get stuck with the ride longs but watch those old guys. They are the leaders and they carry the weight.
Thanks for all your videos; I'm in the process of becoming a dispatcher, not police officer, but I'm still going through the same process, so it helps!
pursuit 360 can (armed) policeman class be combined with the other classes like terrorist, soldier, shooter, hunter, militia, gang member, mercenary, and gunny into one class?
@@InPursuit360 i finished my PST (Entrance Exam) and i got a 69.09%. I needed a 70.0%. I have no choice but to wait 90 days (June 2023) till my next available testing date. What else can i do except study?
What I suggest you do is skip to questions that you know you can answer quickly. Since it is a timed exam it makes sense to use your time productively. Just make sure that when you skip you are bubbling in the right questions. This helped me pass it. Studying can only do so much, you know what is on the test so you have an advantage.
In this day and age if you don’t have a criminal record your hired. Departments have a hard time getting applicants because most departments don’t provide pensions or retirement healthcare! I would try to find out if the department is young or if many are retiring soon. If it’s a young department you may be on midnights for 20 years.
I went to my current job in 2014 and wore a suit and tie. My 80-year old dad told me to. I still remember my colleagues thinking that was over the top. But it left an impression. The first thing my future boss saw was someone who gave enough of a damn to put a suit and tie on.
Question can a new chief of police in Texas assign a sgt to be a command officer and oversee other sgts. Promote him on a salary pay without testing for this position? This new chief is also changing policy with memos in order to have an officer be eligible to apply for a position that was favorable for that officer who didn’t originally meet qualifications; bypassing other qualified officers for that position? There is a chief, 2 LT’s and 5 sgt’s. It’s a small department. This new chief has used the word promoted and has shifted officers to different divisions but most concerning is appointing and Sgt to a higher position without giving anyone equal opportunity.
My question as someone who’s considering joining the Australian Federal Police, if you have military experience then joining the police Force, you’re MP or just a soldier, Sailor and airmen etc? Obviously need to be Honourable discharged
California, the hiring process is almost two years long...PT test, Written test, Polygraph and voice analysis, panel interview, background, psych (both written and interview) health exam, Chief's final interview.
I got 68.75/70 scores for the police interview. The reason was my answers were to short when it comes to situation questions. The Sergeant who talk with me offer me to apply for the next recruitment cycle since I already have the passing scores of the physical and writing test. This video help me alot about the requirement that I have to fulfill for each category of questions.
Wanted to ask. What examples can you give me when they ask you what are your strengths & weaknesses??? Have a sponsorship interview. Any ADVICE WILL HELP!!! doing some home work/ research on it
For strength you can say things like you’re a great critical thinker and good at improvising things. For weaknesses you can say something along the lines like I have struggled with balancing life and work but I have been taking everything one day at a time and I am actively working on that even as I tell you this now.
All ive ever done is work at a pizza shop for 3 years and amazon delivery for 7 months and boxed since the age of 14. Currently 24. Anyone have an idea on how i could use that for my interview tomorrow?
The time can vary, depends on the size of the department, how many investigators they have dedicated to the backgrounds and how many candidates they are looking into. Hang in there and keep your options open. Good luck.
Every police and sheriff department in the state of Texas is hiring, smaller departments will not take that long to get you on the streets working, the bigger departments will take a longer time to put you through a background check . But they shouldn’t take to long due to most of them are begging for help.
I want to become a deputy in the county I live in but I was wondering if I could even become an officer. I was discharged from the military with a general (under honorable conditions) for being overweight. I just don’t want to waste my time and money going through schooling and background checks
Been looking into a career in law enforcement for years now….. I was a resident then, I am now a citizen but now I’m hesitant since in my young days I did do ilegal substances such a cocaine and ecstasy haven’t touch those anymore since I’m much older now and have a family but in your experience would be that be an automatic DQ? I’ve always been and stayed in great physical shape and never been arrested or in trouble with the law.
I would say don’t mention specifics unless you are asked directly ‘have you ever….?” And always answer in the Past tense. ‘in my youth I experimented with….” And ‘Since my youth I have never touched any illicit or mind altering substances. I don’t even drink, as I don’t like to cloud my judgement.” Things of that nature. Make it clear that you have long since learned from the mistakes of your past, and that you have been clean for your adult life.
Did 15 yrs on the job and left after all the civil unrest. I wish I left sooner, I transitioned into corporate investigation & compliance then ended up in cybersecurity.
Thanks for your 15 years. I left for medical reasons after 21 years in 2018, before things got way insane. I appreciate all the officers on the road now and all of those going into the field.
@@InPursuit360 It is tough to be on the street today and I genuinely feel sorry for anyone going into LE at the local & state level. But, I tell you it's very hard to turn it off sometimes, so occasionally I listen to the scanner app just to get a little taste of the action...🤣🤣🤣.
No, not dumb at all. Some states/jurisdictions make you get certified first. Or, they work 50/50, some people do it on there own and some the departments will sponsor/pay for you. Then, there are some that will not allow you to self sponsor. Check the state/jurisdiction where you want to apply.
Depends on the State, and then the County/city you want to apply to. Some States allow ‘Self sponsorship” for aspiring Officers, while others require you to apply to a local agency/department/office, and should they want to hire you, sponsor you and send you to the academy. Usually in such cases you either need to attend a university in criminal justice/law enforcement or enroll in citizen volunteer/reserve programs in your local law enforcement agency.
Thank you, good sir, for #1 your service and #2 making this video 👏🏻 I just applied for a FWC Certified Officer position and I've been told their interview process is brutal 😵💫😵😵💫 Your video is sure to help me 🎉 Thank you once again. Ofc. Phillips
All of the LE interview questions are similar, not the same, but similar. There is a mindset they are all looking for and they are all very picky. Good luck.
@ inpursuit…360 I have a question probably not only for me but some people out there like me that was assigned that I have dyslexia, how and would that infect my opportunity to become a cop even though we have technology to be able to help with auto correction which I use for day-to-day basis. Loved the video it helped a lot and actually made me feel more confident. 💯👍
Dyslexia will not be an automatic dis qualifier. Be up front with them if it comes up, maybe work it into one of the interview answers and explain how you have found ways to overcome this and be successful in other things. Think you will be good to go, good luck.
Oh my God! I thought I was not going to be nervous but now the reality is hitting me. I am currently in the background investigation process for Mesa Police and I am nervous. I want this so badly.
My dream job is still to become a Police Officer, but I started my career as a Wildland Firefighter. And idk now since I put so much work into my current career and I just turned 30, but feel like my dream job is shrinking by day maybe a change, but also really not wanting to start from being a rookie again, but we’ll see what God points my life too.
I’m on the same boat. 10 years into a career at my Sheriff’s dept. Started at 21… have seniority.. have hit most of my raises both from the state and union… been debating if I should go state police but now that I’m 30 I don’t want to restart my seniority 🥹
@inpursuit360 can you talk about about why we need certain amount of credits from a college why do I need that why is it important when people who never went can get in just because the were in the military they don’t need it what separates me from them in education it’s disrespectful
I am a retired officer of 30 years. The last few years were as our training coordinator and recruitment supervisor. Did many oral boards. Your video is informative and right on, especially the professional appearance point. One thing I would add is sit up proud and strong and look into the interviewers eyes. Don't be boastful or verbose just be proud and confident. And the point about asking to take notes... great. That would have won me over at the start.
Thank you for youre service❤
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1. Audit Archive
2. Shields of Shame
3. Dirty Cops
4. The Civil Rights Lawyer
@@lapdofc Make a screenshot of this list and then search for these TH-cam channels. Follow their channels, and watch their videos to find out what's really happening in law enforcement.
1. Audit Archive
2. Shields of Shame
3. Dirty Cops
4. The Civil Rights Lawyer
Hello i am a police officer in S.Korea. Good Luck to you officer over there in the states and take care :)
Thank you for youre service❤❤
When I was a kid, I wanted to become a police officer but I was embarrassed because my dad went to prison for drug dealing and the majority of my family was into some type of hustling. In my late teens I went down a similar path but walked away at 21. Now that I’m 35 and I see all the suffering in society, I wish I was in a position to contribute to my community and stand with those in law enforcement. It’s terrible the way police officers are treated today. The things Ive done make me ineligible but I will always back the blue.
I feel you man but im 19 both of my parents were in prison , i started working corrections for a prison and im thinking about taking all my test and becoming an officer
What rational and sane person would even consider becoming a cop? After watching countless body cam videos, I know law enforcement is no longer considered an honorable and respectful profession. Nowadays, it would take a lunatic to ever dream of becoming a peace officer. In reality, there are several TH-cam channels dedicated to exposing ignorant cops who are ignorant of the rights citizens have in the United States. Many cops in this country don't even know the laws. I highly recommend taking a screenshot of this list of TH-cam channels and then doing a search for them here on TH-cam. Because then, you can become more knowledgeable about the tyranny that is taking place in this country. Cops are earning the hate. Wake up america!
1. Audit Archive
2. The Civil Rights Lawyer
3. Shields of Shame
4. US - Corrupt Cops
5. Dirty Cops
6. Brutal cops
Fucking spot on I lived a rough life never been charged with any felony but done my fare share in my early 20s. I’m 33 now and would love to serve
35 is not too late to try for an LEO job. . things you’ve done 15 years ago? Thats a long time ago and youve turned yourself around. Yes, there are some things 15 years can’t erase but we’ve hired guys with past (over a decade) convictions. As far as family goes, what you said above shows the employer how extraordinary you are to have risen above all that. You can choose your fiends but not your family. Ive worked in recruitment and background screening and id have encouraged you to apply.
@@nkcommunitypatrolwatch7965I passed the physical part of the 6 stage process,I'm 47 yrs old and was the only person to finish the mile and half out of 9 other 19 and 20 yrs olds,this is Fri and they called before I got home to come for an interview,my question is I'm in the best shape of my life is 47 yrs old gonna hinder me?
I got to 8:59 before I had take note of some of your interview. Here are some of my key takeaways from your job interview advice for future law enforcement officers within the continental United States 🇺🇸
1) be respective of other individuals time
2) be early, prompt, and punctual for routine appointments like doctors, dentists, other office visit or meetings
3) make your story related and not too like rehearse. Tell us a time about …
STAR method
4) dress appropriately for the occasion
5) be meticulous and take notes when necessary
Would recommend to relevant hiring manager for position just for being normal human being
Make #5 more legibly understandable. It doesn't make sense
it makes perfect sense lol@@AarenCee-w2c
I have my police board of commissioners interview tomorrow this is why I’m here😅 thank you sir
Hope all went well. Let me know how it went and if there are any questions I can add to help out others.
@@InPursuit360 it went very well thank you. They asked me to tell them about myself so I remembered your video about not selling myself short. They also asked if I’m involved in my community and I answered and gave examples of what I did in the community. Talked about my volunteer experience in school as well. They also asked me if I have experience dealing with difficult people and asked me to give an example.
@Nikki Smith yes I did😊 I start the academy this week.
@@jazr7997 congratulations! I have my Interview board tomorrow .
@@wuddupboy96 how did it go?
I passed the interview, I can’t thank you enough!
What rational and sane person would even consider becoming a cop? After watching countless body cam videos, I know law enforcement is no longer considered an honorable and respectful profession. Nowadays, it would take a lunatic to ever dream of becoming a peace officer. In reality, there are several TH-cam channels dedicated to exposing ignorant cops who are ignorant of the rights citizens have in the United States. Many cops in this country don't even know the laws. I highly recommend taking a screenshot of this list of TH-cam channels and then doing a search for them here on TH-cam. Because then, you can become more knowledgeable about the tyranny that is taking place in this country. Cops are earning the hate. Wake up america!
1. Audit Archive
2. The Civil Rights Lawyer
3. Shields of Shame
4. US - Corrupt Cops
5. Dirty Cops
6. Brutal cops
No longer considered an honorable profession…. Umm what drugs are you taking because people risk their lives for cowards like you, who rather complain about situations than to throw yourself into them and try to solve them like our brave police officers do. But that’s okay no one is judging you for staying behind a glass screen all day comfortably watching body cam videos insulting the very people allowing you to do so…
@@dailyshenanigans4883can you just shut up dude some cops risk there lives evryday portecting you if all cops desepear you would be dead in a second
@@dailyshenanigans4883 what about good cops?
@@whatswithyous The notion that there is such a thing as a "good" cop is ridiculous. Because if they existed, the good cops would turn in the bad ones. But unfortunately, this does NOT happen. All cops, regardless of their individual actions, are ultimately part of the thin-blue-line gang, reinforcing a system where abuse of power and misconduct goes unchecked.
Thank you so much for your tips and advice! You were one of the few TH-camrs who I watched throughout my police hiring process. Much love!
Looking to join the force. Great video and pointers!!!
this help out so much. I had no idea how to relate my pass jobs to a law enforcement one. Listening on how you were able to relate non related law enforcement jobs gave me many ideas how I can sell myself with my kitchen jobs. Thank you!
I think my biggest challenge will be that I have always been very self-critical and so that has led me to be humble or sell myself short, so the selling myself will definitely take a lot of pep talk and preparation. I don’t have an interview, but I want to be ready for everything. Thanks for your video, it definitely helps!
Stay positive, honestly, in my personal life I am shy and anti confrontational, my wife couldn't believe I was in law enforcement because I avoid confrontation. But there is something about having the knowledge of the law and being entrusted to protect people that, when I put on my uniform, I had no problem talking to people and making some of those hard decisions. You can do it.
@@InPursuit360 your wife should be ashamed. Make a screenshot of this list and then search for these TH-cam channels. Follow their channels, and watch their videos to find out what's really happening in law enforcement.
1. Audit Archive
2. Shields of Shame
3. Dirty Cops
4. The Civil Rights Lawyer
Thanks so much , I pray that my interview goes well I have to be honest I am nervous but I will pray
How to apply
Have my oral board tomorrow morning. Taking notes from the video. Thanks for all the tips!
How’d it go !
How did it go?
I have my interview tomorrow that’s why I’m here thanks
Thank you for the knowledge!
Thank you for this video! This gave me great angles to think about!
I just want to say, loved your video. Had my oral board last week and just found out I passed! Now to practice for my chief interview next. Not sure if there’s a video on what to expect for that (hint hint lol) would be great! Keep up the great content! Extremely helpful video!
How did it go ?
For anyone reading this comment.
My number one advice would be to read, familiarize and understand the departments Mission statement, vision and goals. You do not nesscesary have to agree with these but you should should make sure you sound like you do. That does not mean lie or be deceiving but this displays an understanding and flexibility with the department. Your goal is to be unbias has possible and show you are able to put your personal beliefs aside when on duty.
Your tips are so helpful! You’re the best!!!! I loved that you said that we can turn anything we’ve done before into an experience that we can explain why we become a great officer. ❤
You are so welcome!
I had several oral boards and interviews when I first applied with several agencies. As an older guy with a successful career behind me, I think they all looked at me differently from a kid with no military who still lived at home with parents. I often wonder if I made the right selection of departments. I did well at the Academy but the scenarios were a little different. They liked me because I never complained. I always saw the glass as half full. I enjoyed my time in that Department but I was the subject of bias because of my age and my good attitude. I never complained. I just soldiered on. I ran into many people who were jealous of me (what a riot!) and those who hated me. It is not a "one for all and all for one deal" any more.
This was very good thank you for this video definitely will be replaying this over and over until I get my list number ❤
Got an interview with with an oral board in the morning. Beyond nervous!!
Hope all went well, be sure to come back and share with us.
How did it go?
How did it go?
Great advice thank you very much!
Thanks, great job on the video, I appreciate it. As a former OTR driver I like what you shared about your driving experience.
The Eugene PD literally said not to bring a note pad to the interview 😂
I have a panel interview for dispatcher position within the next 3 hours. Super excited! Thanks for your advice 360
Hope you are progressing in the process!
Please please please take your time everyone take your time answering and Intaking the questions. I rushed and I didn’t waiver even when given opportunity to elaborate I still didn’t take the hint be compassionate in your answers and be willing to give others the benefit of the doubt. I was told I was too “RoboCop” and I needed to be prepared to give people warnings not tickets. Please if given scenario remember as an officer you’re there to help
@@und3adsk8r50 Make a screenshot of this list and then search for these TH-cam channels. Follow their channels, and watch their videos to find out what's really happening in law enforcement.
1. Audit Archive
2. Shields of Shame
3. Dirty Cops
4. The Civil Rights Lawyer
This is my 20th video of a police interview I've watched. Hope this helps with my interview today
How did it go?
Not going towards law enforcement, but this did gave me an idea what to say during an interview especially in "tell me about you". Gave me a different insight, thanks.
As a captain (retired ‘97) I sat on a lot of interview panels. Some of the responses we got left me wondering what rock some of the applicants crawled out from.
Hey I had a question mabye you can help me out, I’m currently a correction officer in Colorado 19yo so I have to do two years before I could go post but I had prior drug usage when I was younger but am now clean will this possibly not get me hired? Is there a minimal I can say or should I say it all “?
@@sarahvincerivera1812dont say it at all especially if you are 100% clean
hey captain,,,, u say that but u dont mention/explain anything. u decided to crawl under a rock??? lol
@@sarahvincerivera1812 you're young and if you've had a consistent record of being clean and you're already in a related job then you shouldn't have much issue
Just stay clean the next two years and show good character, develop good will with people and you should be fine, I think
I'm 33 and will be applying for SPD next year! I want to help end the stigma and make people realize not all cops are bad! I want to be that Law Enforcement officer that protects, even children. After growing up in the system I was always told I would never amount to anything by Social workers, adoptive parent and peers! I have been in Security for almost 5 years and now it's time to go up in my career!
Thank u for your guideline
Yes the process is long. But that’s why you ALWAYS make sure to apply to more then one. If department A wants to take their sweet ass time that’s fine. Department B you could be already at the medical screening. Department C you could already be in the academy… Never just apply to one department. Some departments will drag you along (I’ve seen guys wait years). Don’t waste your time. Apply to multiple and make sure you let the other knows and sure sometime they don’t like that but that’s not your problem if they want you that bad they’ll hurry the process along. Otherwise keep it moving. This is what we were taught in the academy and it worked for me and everyone I knew.
Thanks for that, I have said this in multiple videos. Apply to multiple departments, even look at widening your geographic search area. Getting a foot in the door is the key to ending up where you want to be. Good luck and stay safe.
Have a interview on Tuesday! This helped so much 🙏🏾
So how did it go. Were there any questions that caught you off guard that you would like to share? Best of luck.
What kind of questions are asked on the polygraph/ psychological parts? Appreciate it!
Have to come up with a video on that one, watch for it soon.
This truly helped me have more confidence in myself and in my experiences. Thank you sir.
Appreciate the feedback, believe in yourself and keep pushing forward. Good luck.
Great video!! Thank you
Thank you so much for your help.
No worries!
Things might be a lot lot different now. I sat (as an interviewer) on many oral boards. For entry level, we had a panel of 3, Sergents (that's the way they spelled it, I know it looks wrong) or senior Senior Officers. He said that first impressions are important. He is very right. Extremely right. We are looking for someone that we want to work with. Someone that will be down for whatever happens and be there in a jam. We did not give a F about politics or diversity, one way or another. So here's the deal, be in shape, dress nicely and conservatively. Have a military bearing and remember that you are talking to old patrolmen. The best way to know how we think and what we want is to go on ride alongs and try to get to know someone. The bad part is that mostly the new guys get stuck with the ride longs but watch those old guys. They are the leaders and they carry the weight.
Thank you for the video!! I'm in the process of becoming a police officer right now and this really helped!!
Thank you.. hope I do good
Awesome! Great video
Thank you! Cheers!
Solid content 💥
Great video.
Very informative.
You should be charging for all this valuable information, hopefully it helps me! Currently in the background investigation
Thank you!
Thank you!
Thanks for all your videos; I'm in the process of becoming a dispatcher, not police officer, but I'm still going through the same process, so it helps!
Very helpful video thank you
I am going for my one day testing in a little over a month, and i will be coming back to this video so i can remember to keep these tips in mind
If all goes well I’ll have my oral board in 2 weeks!
The PD in my City advertised they needed people so bad only to get there and find a waiting list! that can be 2yrs long
Where was this video 10 yrs ago?! The chair I was sitting in was damp from sweat when I was done with my interview. All worked out though. Thanks
this is very helpful and I'm in the process of joining. thank you
pursuit 360 can (armed) policeman class be combined with the other classes like terrorist, soldier, shooter, hunter, militia, gang member, mercenary, and gunny into one class?
Thank you for your videos. I couldnt ask for a better mentor
I appreciate the kind words. Let me know if there are any specific topics I can cover for you.
@@InPursuit360 i finished my PST (Entrance Exam) and i got a 69.09%. I needed a 70.0%. I have no choice but to wait 90 days (June 2023) till my next available testing date. What else can i do except study?
What I suggest you do is skip to questions that you know you can answer quickly. Since it is a timed exam it makes sense to use your time productively. Just make sure that when you skip you are bubbling in the right questions. This helped me pass it. Studying can only do so much, you know what is on the test so you have an advantage.
Great video !
Appreciate the comments. Be safe
Your videos helped me get hired; thanks.
I appreciate the tips thank you sir
Thanks for watching, let me know how your search is going. Good luck.
In this day and age if you don’t have a criminal record your hired. Departments have a hard time getting applicants because most departments don’t provide pensions or retirement healthcare! I would try to find out if the department is young or if many are retiring soon. If it’s a young department you may be on midnights for 20 years.
Great video man!!!
I went to my current job in 2014 and wore a suit and tie. My 80-year old dad told me to. I still remember my colleagues thinking that was over the top. But it left an impression. The first thing my future boss saw was someone who gave enough of a damn to put a suit and tie on.
Stellar content 💥
I have my interview on march 18 thank you sir !
I have my interview today. Fingers crossed
Question can a new chief of police in Texas assign a sgt to be a command officer and oversee other sgts. Promote him on a salary pay without testing for this position? This new chief is also changing policy with memos in order to have an officer be eligible to apply for a position that was favorable for that officer who didn’t originally meet qualifications; bypassing other qualified officers for that position? There is a chief, 2 LT’s and 5 sgt’s. It’s a small department. This new chief has used the word promoted and has shifted officers to different divisions but most concerning is appointing and Sgt to a higher position without giving anyone equal opportunity.
My question as someone who’s considering joining the Australian Federal Police, if you have military experience then joining the police Force, you’re MP or just a soldier, Sailor and airmen etc?
Obviously need to be Honourable discharged
I have my Oral board tomorrow so I really appreciate this video 😎
A lot of departments don’t use the poly anymore
California, the hiring process is almost two years long...PT test, Written test, Polygraph and voice analysis, panel interview, background, psych (both written and interview) health exam, Chief's final interview.
Have my test on the 4th of April ! Wish me luck
@@sohailllxx7744 what questions they ask ?
I got 68.75/70 scores for the police interview. The reason was my answers were to short when it comes to situation questions. The Sergeant who talk with me offer me to apply for the next recruitment cycle since I already have the passing scores of the physical and writing test.
This video help me alot about the requirement that I have to fulfill for each category of questions.
Wanted to ask. What examples can you give me when they ask you what are your strengths & weaknesses??? Have a sponsorship interview. Any ADVICE WILL HELP!!! doing some home work/ research on it
For strength you can say things like you’re a great critical thinker and good at improvising things.
For weaknesses you can say something along the lines like I have struggled with balancing life and work but I have been taking everything one day at a time and I am actively working on that even as I tell you this now.
can i say experiences that i have had and things i went trough when i was a security guard? and conflicts and solutions i did?
Absolutely, any and all work experience is good. Private security is not looked down on like it has in the past. Good luck.
All ive ever done is work at a pizza shop for 3 years and amazon delivery for 7 months and boxed since the age of 14. Currently 24. Anyone have an idea on how i could use that for my interview tomorrow?
Stafford County VA?
I literally just took mines today and I was super nervous but I was on point with the answers think I did good😅
How did you do?
I am currently in the background investigation stage so anyone know how long that takes
The time can vary, depends on the size of the department, how many investigators they have dedicated to the backgrounds and how many candidates they are looking into. Hang in there and keep your options open. Good luck.
@@InPursuit360 yes sir I’m keeping options open
Do you offer consultations or mock interview sessions? I will gladly pay for one.
At one time I had something set up on Patreon. We can probably arrange for something.
I'm interested as well please
Also interested!
Interesting
i've always thought it's ridiculous to put you in front of 9 people or whatever. it just makes it more confusing and stressful on the officer.
Every police and sheriff department in the state of Texas is hiring, smaller departments will not take that long to get you on the streets working, the bigger departments will take a longer time to put you through a background check . But they shouldn’t take to long due to most of them are begging for help.
I want to become a deputy in the county I live in but I was wondering if I could even become an officer. I was discharged from the military with a general (under honorable conditions) for being overweight. I just don’t want to waste my time and money going through schooling and background checks
Been looking into a career in law enforcement for years now….. I was a resident then, I am now a citizen but now I’m hesitant since in my young days I did do ilegal substances such a cocaine and ecstasy haven’t touch those anymore since I’m much older now and have a family but in your experience would be that be an automatic DQ? I’ve always been and stayed in great physical shape and never been arrested or in trouble with the law.
I would say don’t mention specifics unless you are asked directly ‘have you ever….?”
And always answer in the Past tense. ‘in my youth I experimented with….” And ‘Since my youth I have never touched any illicit or mind altering substances. I don’t even drink, as I don’t like to cloud my judgement.” Things of that nature. Make it clear that you have long since learned from the mistakes of your past, and that you have been clean for your adult life.
If it’s been 5 or 10 years you’re in!
I think you should relax and do the very best you can and stay cool because the Army sergeant board is similar
Did 15 yrs on the job and left after all the civil unrest. I wish I left sooner, I transitioned into corporate investigation & compliance then ended up in cybersecurity.
Thanks for your 15 years. I left for medical reasons after 21 years in 2018, before things got way insane. I appreciate all the officers on the road now and all of those going into the field.
@@InPursuit360 It is tough to be on the street today and I genuinely feel sorry for anyone going into LE at the local & state level. But, I tell you it's very hard to turn it off sometimes, so occasionally I listen to the scanner app just to get a little taste of the action...🤣🤣🤣.
In my adult years, I worked as a Buser and barback. I was also an instructor at a martial arts studio
Hey that was me too
Thank You Sir
bookmarking this for later
I use to smoke weed quite often, I dont anymore. Can I still become an LEO?
As long as you’re honest about the ’not any more” part,
I probably sound dumb but do you have to find a academy first then apply somewhere or it the other way around?
No, not dumb at all. Some states/jurisdictions make you get certified first. Or, they work 50/50, some people do it on there own and some the departments will sponsor/pay for you. Then, there are some that will not allow you to self sponsor. Check the state/jurisdiction where you want to apply.
@@InPursuit360 Thanks for answering my question. Honestly very helpful👍
Depends on the State, and then the County/city you want to apply to.
Some States allow ‘Self sponsorship” for aspiring Officers, while others require you to apply to a local agency/department/office, and should they want to hire you, sponsor you and send you to the academy.
Usually in such cases you either need to attend a university in criminal justice/law enforcement or enroll in citizen volunteer/reserve programs in your local law enforcement agency.
Do you do private coaching anymore? We scheduled time with you on your website but both times no one joined the meeting
Thank you, good sir, for #1 your service and #2 making this video 👏🏻 I just applied for a FWC Certified Officer position and I've been told their interview process is brutal 😵💫😵😵💫 Your video is sure to help me 🎉 Thank you once again.
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I’m thinking about being a trooper do you think this is similar to their interview process?
All of the LE interview questions are similar, not the same, but similar. There is a mindset they are all looking for and they are all very picky. Good luck.
Unfortunately I’ve been trying since I’ve been 18 no idea why I’m not being selected I’m now 25 I’ve lost my motivation recently bc I can’t get hired
@ inpursuit…360
I have a question probably not only for me but some people out there like me that was assigned that I have dyslexia, how and would that infect my opportunity to become a cop even though we have technology to be able to help with auto correction which I use for day-to-day basis.
Loved the video it helped a lot and actually made me feel more confident. 💯👍
Dyslexia will not be an automatic dis qualifier. Be up front with them if it comes up, maybe work it into one of the interview answers and explain how you have found ways to overcome this and be successful in other things. Think you will be good to go, good luck.
Oh my God! I thought I was not going to be nervous but now the reality is hitting me. I am currently in the background investigation process for Mesa Police and I am nervous. I want this so badly.
How’s the process going? I’m currently in the background process for Phoenix.
What is something that will get you denied immediately
My dream job is still to become a Police Officer, but I started my career as a Wildland Firefighter. And idk now since I put so much work into my current career and I just turned 30, but feel like my dream job is shrinking by day maybe a change, but also really not wanting to start from being a rookie again, but we’ll see what God points my life too.
I’m on the same boat. 10 years into a career at my Sheriff’s dept. Started at 21… have seniority.. have hit most of my raises both from the state and union… been debating if I should go state police but now that I’m 30 I don’t want to restart my seniority 🥹
@@edwardlouiscruzupdate?
Hello! please tell me which program should I choose for training from these in order to get into the correction academy and then work in prison???
Is there an email to send you specific questions in regards to becoming or applying to a police officer ?
Inpursuit059@gmail.com
@inpursuit360 can you talk about about why we need certain amount of credits from a college why do I need that why is it important when people who never went can get in just because the were in the military they don’t need it what separates me from them in education it’s disrespectful
Stafford va?
I pay attention to details when problem solving