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Posted by: kevindubay00

So today I had to make a resume for the Umass Dartmouth police exam and I realized that I really have nothing relevant to put on it.

Is there any certifications or classes that a civilian can take that would help me build a better resume for future interviews??

Posted by: JoninNH

You're kidding right?

You could take the reserve academy (if you can get sponsored)... you can take college courses, get on as an auxiliary or special someplace...

Posted by: kevindubay00

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Originally Posted by JoninNH

You're kidding right?

You could take the reserve academy (if you can get sponsored)... you can take college courses, get on as an auxiliary or special someplace...

I know that ...that's not what I'm asking, obviously I'm trying to get on as auxilary or special.

I already have a degree in Criminal Justice also.

What I'm asking is any training a civilian can get that would help out... EMT, CPR, CIT, or anything else that would help out.

How does one go about getting into a reserve academy? Is that sponsored by Police force you would be joining or is it something you can put yourself through?

Posted by: WaterPistola

I have CPR/AED training, it's not much but it can't hurt.

Posted by: JoninNH

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Originally Posted by kevindubay00

EMT is always helpful. Some departments pay more for officers with EMT or Paramedic. If you're not CPR certified, you will be by the time you complete the academy... its a good thing to get. You must be sponsored to attend the Reserve academy... that's why I said "if you're lucky enough to get sponsored" in my post.

Posted by: Jaycee

most all police officers are a "first responder" which is pretty much CPR/first Aid. The level above a first responder is an EMT Basic. I personally am an EMT-B, which the process is only 4-5 months depending on the class, and goes more in depth with emergency care. however being an EMT-B requires you to take 28 hrs of a refresher and other first aid courses every two years to keep the certification. It could be time consuming, but the courses you take help you learn how to deal with specific emergencies. The classes are offered everywhere and even online. I know of some dept's that actually have some sort of incentive for being an EMT. and being CPR/first aid certified, you can take an instructors course to teach CPR and get EMT hrs that way

also i know of Attleboro Police Dept that has an auxiliary unit. you do not need a sponsor nor do you need to be a resident, you just need to apply during the summer sometime. their website is http://www.aapu.org/

Posted by: kevindubay00

Thanks for the info on EMT-B I am considering doing this and was wondering how long the certification was good for. Anyone interested in pursuing this I found a place that offers it http://www.ifeme.com/main.php

Posted by: Jaycee

the certification is for 2 yrs. you have to take 28 hrs of courses and a refresher course before a certain deadline every two years

Posted by: OceanNora

Having a second language (i.e. Spanish) will always be looked at.

Maybe some type of verbal judo class or seminar.

At the least a first responder class.

Firearms saftey courses.

Posted by: Delta784

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Originally Posted by kevindubay00

I already have a degree in Criminal Justice also.

You don't think that's worthy of a resume entry?

Posted by: mschumann

By summer this is what I will have...

CPR/AED for the professional rescuer (which i already have)
emt-basic
firearms saftey certified
Hopefully my class A or what ever is needed for a SPO to carry
Special Police Officer cert
And i believe first respnder comes with the SPO class

How is that looking for my resume to get on a college pd, sheriffs, or which ever?? What else can I be working towards to help that out?

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