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·Hi,
I realize that this is a rather basic question, but how would I go about becoming a police officer.
I know where I want to end up (intel or investigative work), I just have no clear idea of how to find the information on how I'd get there.
I live in Middlesex County, so was thinking of joining the Sheriffs dept, but wasn't overly thrilled with the concept of doing correctional work only, which seems to be the only thing listed on their website (that and traffic duty). Mostly I live in a small town and dont think they have a large department so was trying to think around having to live locally (boston PD requires you live in Boston city).
I dont really have a clear picture of what State police do other than traffic enforcement - which isnt something I'm interested in - please feel free to educate me, I'm from England originally and have only vague ideas about what each different group really does here in the US.
Currently I'm a computer professional, and have been for 14 years (I say this because I noticed a 32 year old limit on some places, and I'm 32), and want something that will make a difference. I guess that would also mean that I'd be open to working in some sort of computer crime job(stopping, not doing) too
In addition, I'm not a citizen yet and am a green card holder.
Please, any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you
I realize that this is a rather basic question, but how would I go about becoming a police officer.
I know where I want to end up (intel or investigative work), I just have no clear idea of how to find the information on how I'd get there.
I live in Middlesex County, so was thinking of joining the Sheriffs dept, but wasn't overly thrilled with the concept of doing correctional work only, which seems to be the only thing listed on their website (that and traffic duty). Mostly I live in a small town and dont think they have a large department so was trying to think around having to live locally (boston PD requires you live in Boston city).
I dont really have a clear picture of what State police do other than traffic enforcement - which isnt something I'm interested in - please feel free to educate me, I'm from England originally and have only vague ideas about what each different group really does here in the US.
Currently I'm a computer professional, and have been for 14 years (I say this because I noticed a 32 year old limit on some places, and I'm 32), and want something that will make a difference. I guess that would also mean that I'd be open to working in some sort of computer crime job(stopping, not doing) too
In addition, I'm not a citizen yet and am a green card holder.
Please, any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you