The Everything Guide To Careers In Law Enforcement
eBook - ePub

The Everything Guide To Careers In Law Enforcement

A Complete Handbook to an Exciting And Rewarding Life of Service

  1. 304 pages
  2. English
  3. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

The Everything Guide To Careers In Law Enforcement

A Complete Handbook to an Exciting And Rewarding Life of Service

About this book

There is no more challenging and rewarding career than law enforcement, but so few know where to start in order to break into this exciting field.

Written by a seasoned law enforcement professional, The Everything Guide to Careers in Law Enforcement will help you navigate the application, hiring, and training process. This unique comprehensive handbook covers all aspects of job options available - from local and state police to National Park Rangers and Homeland Security officers.

Inside, you'll find:
  • Candidate requirements
  • Desired qualities and education for applicants
  • Where and how to apply to different agencies
  • The future of law enforcement in the twenty-first century
If you're curious about this rewarding yet unsung field, The Everything Guide to Careers in Law Enforcement is the accessible and essential guide you need to get started on your way to a fulfilling career!

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Information

Publisher
Everything
Year
2007
Print ISBN
9781598690774
eBook ISBN
9781605502915
Topic
Personal Development
Subtopic
Business General

Table of contents

  1. Cover Page
  2. Title Page
  3. THE EVERYTHING® Guide to Careers in Law Enforcement
  4. Dedication
  5. Contents
  6. Top Ten Reasons to Read this Book
  7. Acknowledgments
  8. Introduction
  9. Overview of Law Enforcement in the United States
  10. Benefits of a Career in Law Enforcement
  11. Police Agencies
  12. Primary Federal Enforcement Agencies
  13. Candidate Requirements for the Career Field
  14. Strengths to Help You Get the Job
  15. Preparing to Apply
  16. Finding the Agency for You
  17. The Interview Process
  18. Oral Boards
  19. The Testing Process
  20. Initial Training
  21. In-Service Training—Becoming Better at Your Job
  22. Protecting the Home Front
  23. Keeping the Agency Honorable
  24. Comparing Agencies
  25. Twenty-First Century Careers
  26. Appendix A: Where to Apply for Law Enforcement Careers
  27. Appendix B: Basic Recruitment Requirements by State
  28. Appendix C: General Physical Fitness Requirements for U.S. Police Academies
  29. Appendix D: Primary Federal Agencies
  30. Appendix E: Study Materials for Applicants
  31. The Everything® Career Guide Series
  32. Helpful handbooks written by experts.

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