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Posted by: bpmull

So, I'm still in school (CJ major) and I was wondering if any departments would let me volunteer my time in hopes of getting my foot in the door so I can eventually become a police officer. Is it just something I'm making up in my mind or do any departments actually allow this? About a year ago, I went to my local department and inquired about any possible volunteer work. The guy at the desk just looked at me like I had 3 heads and said he didn't know what I was talking about. Does anyone know any possibilities that I could follow up on? I'll do anything they ask, it doesn't matter to me what duties they give me. Hell, I'll even spit shine their boots if that gives me a better chance to get on the job. Thanks in advance.

Brian

Posted by: Crvtte65

Try your school's police department

Posted by: bluesamurai22

You should sign up for an internship - then you will get college credits for your work.

We use senior citizen volunteers and college interns all of the time. I have some volunteer opportunities for reliable people with good writing, organization and computer skills.

If you are any good I even have a 30 year old unsolved murder for the right person to work on.

Posted by: massirishcop

Keep looking around, call some depts and see what they say. I did an internship during college and it was fantastic. Great insight to what policing is all about and made me want the job even more.....Living the dream now.....

Posted by: bpmull

I got another question about internships. Let's say I got a position with a Civil Service department. So I go ahead and take the test and they want to hire me but I'm not at the top of the list. Would there be any way to still get a job there without having the best score? I think the answer's "no" but I don't know much about how that works yet... I gotta do some more reading in the meantime.

Posted by: soxrock75

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Originally Posted by bpmull

So I go ahead and take the test and they want to hire me but I'm not at the top of the list. Would there be any way to still get a job there without having the best score?

Ummm...No, not in the chaotic world of Civil Circus. You need a damn near perfect score to even have a shot. Unfortunately, they cannot "jump" to your spot on the list. At least not techinically anyway......

Also, as far as the internships go, try the MSP. I worked at MSP Boston (H-4) during my senior year in college. Great experience and a great bunch of guys and gals!!!

Posted by: DVET1979

Hey, if all else fails you can do some great comminty service at Randolph Auxiliary Police

Posted by: 94c

if your department is big enough to have a cadet program then join it.
you'll get preference to the top of the list.

Posted by: bluesamurai22

To add to my post above:

http://doenetwork.us/cases/481umma.html

http://www.fox25.com/dynamic/story.asp?category=44

Serious CJ interns can PM me if interested.

Posted by: bpmull

Those of you that have done an internship, did you get to choose your hours and were they flexible at all? I already have a pretty tight schedule and the only free time I have is really late at night and into the early morning. If you could post up about your experience, I would appreciate that.

bluesamurai22-

I'm assuming the internship you are offering is in Burlington? I don't even know where that is so I'm sure it's too far of a drive for me. I'm in Pembroke.

Posted by: cchc28

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Originally Posted by bpmull

Those of you that have done an internship, did you get to choose your hours and were they flexible at all? I already have a pretty tight schedule and the only free time I have is really late at night and into the early morning. If you could post up about your experience, I would appreciate that.

bluesamurai22-

I'm assuming the internship you are offering is in Burlington? I don't even know where that is so I'm sure it's too far of a drive for me. I'm in Pembroke.

Know any Pembroke Cops??? My Uncle is on their PD. Anyways, Burlington isnt all that far from Pembroke if my memory serves me correct. Try MapQuesting it.

Posted by: laxball33

Quote:

Originally Posted by bluesamurai22

To add to my post above:

http://doenetwork.us/cases/481umma.html

http://www.fox25.com/dynamic/story.asp?category=44

Serious CJ interns can PM me if interested.

Is that 1975 murder the last one you had? Just wondering why you're so hung up on it.

Posted by: soxrock75

Quote:

Originally Posted by DVET1979

Hey, if all else fails you can do some great comminty service at Randolph Auxiliary Police

Wow, I guess the folks over at Dedham Fire didn't require a spell test.

DVET.......you just started the BFD Academy, yet you still insist on posting on MassCops.

Posted by: bpmull

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Originally Posted by cchc28

Know any Pembroke Cops???

I know a few names. Who's your uncle?

Posted by: DVET1979

I am just trying to help people out there SoxRock 75. Dont forget I am still a part time Officer and I thoroughly enjoy the website. I am happy to be a part of the MassCops Community.

Posted by: bluesamurai22

Quote:

Originally Posted by laxball33

Is that 1975 murder the last one you had? Just wondering why you're so hung up on it.

We have been pretty lucky. Our last murder was in the 80's - we are overdue for another.

The thing about this case is that this guy was never identified. There is little hope in fully solving it but it should be possible to identify him. It's not a big priority to a lot of people but his family should know what happened to him.

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