Ramrod20,
Your question depends a lot on where you live in Mass. There are departments with reserve and auxiliary units throughout the state that you can gain experience with until you are old enough to take the CS exam. If you have an Associates Degree in Criminal Justice you will qualify for a SSPO warrant which will make you pretty marketable to some colleges and hospitals. If you do not have a degree yet I strongly encourage getting one sooner than later.
Anyway the best advise I have for you is to apply for as many positions as reasonable (obviously you are not going to want to commute 50 miles to be an Aux. PO). Keep an eye on the employment forum on this board, there is always a myriad of jobs posted for entry level positions. Good luck.
Your question depends a lot on where you live in Mass. There are departments with reserve and auxiliary units throughout the state that you can gain experience with until you are old enough to take the CS exam. If you have an Associates Degree in Criminal Justice you will qualify for a SSPO warrant which will make you pretty marketable to some colleges and hospitals. If you do not have a degree yet I strongly encourage getting one sooner than later.
Anyway the best advise I have for you is to apply for as many positions as reasonable (obviously you are not going to want to commute 50 miles to be an Aux. PO). Keep an eye on the employment forum on this board, there is always a myriad of jobs posted for entry level positions. Good luck.
