Hello all- (especially MSP Troopers)
I am currently a college student about to graduate with a Bachelor's degree this year. Throughout my college years I have been simultaneously employed with four police departments. I am a per diem dispatcher for three and a reserve police officer for another. I have also lived on campus for now for 4 years which is a good distance away from my places of employment. Recently I was released from my employment with a department because I was unable to meet the shift requirements because I was at school. They were aware of this but still pulled my number. Although I should have resigned but I wanted to remain on for good reference for future employment. This was a per diem dispatch job. I talked to the chief of the department, apologizing and trying to explain that I am extremely tied up with classes, other employment, etc. Unfortunantly he did not give me any consideration. Anyways....(to get to the point)....
I am eligible for the 78th RTT for the MSP. I have great references to give from other employment I am currently in but will me getting released from a per diem dispatch position hurt my chances greatly? I will have a college degree, three PD references which are good, police experience, clean record the works other than this. Do I have a shot to make the academy? Thank you in advance for your time.
I am currently a college student about to graduate with a Bachelor's degree this year. Throughout my college years I have been simultaneously employed with four police departments. I am a per diem dispatcher for three and a reserve police officer for another. I have also lived on campus for now for 4 years which is a good distance away from my places of employment. Recently I was released from my employment with a department because I was unable to meet the shift requirements because I was at school. They were aware of this but still pulled my number. Although I should have resigned but I wanted to remain on for good reference for future employment. This was a per diem dispatch job. I talked to the chief of the department, apologizing and trying to explain that I am extremely tied up with classes, other employment, etc. Unfortunantly he did not give me any consideration. Anyways....(to get to the point)....
I am eligible for the 78th RTT for the MSP. I have great references to give from other employment I am currently in but will me getting released from a per diem dispatch position hurt my chances greatly? I will have a college degree, three PD references which are good, police experience, clean record the works other than this. Do I have a shot to make the academy? Thank you in advance for your time.
