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Find YOUR Police Job! Here is Important Information for U.S. Veterans Competing to Enter Civilian Police Agencies!


Resources and Information to Help Returning U.S. Veterans Enter Police Work and Learn, Succeed and Achieve Promotion in Their Careers!

U.S. Military Veterans taking entry level police officer examPolice and Sheriff's Departments that Give Special Preference to Returning U.S. Veterans

Military and Veterans - San Jose Police Department.

Military Preference and the San Antonio Police Department.

Austin TX Police Department

Colorado Springs Police Department

San Diego Police Department

Indianapolis Metro Police Department

Ohio State Highway Patrol

Metro Miami-Dade County Police

Jacksonville FL Police Department

Atlanta GA Police Department

San Francisco Police Department

Honolulu Police Department

Houston Police Department

U.S. Park Police

U.S. Mint Police

Amtrak Police Department

Washington D.C. Metro Police

Washington D.C. Metro Transit Police

U.S. Pentagon Police

Newport News VA Police - Sheriff

Dept of Veteran Affairs Police

Oklahoma City OK Police

Bureau of Indian Affairs Police

Hillsborough County FL Sheriff's Office

Cincinnati OH Police Department

Brevard County FL Sheriff

Harris County TX Sheriff (Houston)

This is NOT a complete list! Many more agencies will actively favor hiring a returning U.S Military Veteran - Search and ASK!

Important Links for U.S. Veterans Entering Civilian Law Enforcement

IACP Guidebook for Combat Veterans and Law Enforcement: a Transition Guide for Veterans Beginning or Continuing Careers in Law Enforcement.

IACP - Employing Returning Combat Veterans as Law Enforcement Officers.

Vets to Cops Hiring Grants.

Police Magazine - Military Vets Joining Law Enforcement.

Discover Policing - Guide to Military Veterans Entering Civilian Law Enforcement.

Guide to obtaining benefits from the Department of Veteran's Affairs.

Military to Police Force: A Natural Transition?

PTSD and police: Hiring and retaining war veterans in our ranks.

 

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Our Best Advice to U.S. Military Veterans? Ask Questions!

Police Recruiters are not looking for shy people. You are a U.S. Military Veteran - YOU are not shy. So - don't act like it. Recruiters are expecting and are trained for tough questions!

It is NOT ENOUGH for an agency to say "we support our troops" or "we actively recruit returning veterans." Look for more!

Look for police agencies that not only actively recruit military veterans BUT ALSO show visible and lasting support for you while you are a member.

Here are things you should look for, ask about and carefully consider in a police or sheriff's department as a returning veteran interested in a police career;

Veteran's preference points on entry level exams.

Veteran's preference points on promotional exams.

Ability to "buy" or "earn" your military service time toward the time needed for special assignment, advancement, promotion and eventual retirement.

What percentage of their current police force has military experience and were hired as returning U.S. Military veterans? If 20% or more, you know the agency has truly made the effort to hire and promote military veterans.

Does the agency, local government or state have specific WRITTEN laws or rules that govern how your time as a U.S. service veteran is used to your benefit? For instance, many State Statutes give returning U.S. Veterans specific preference in law enforcement hiring and promotion. What about your state? ASK!

Reserve Friendly - the police agency will adapt your schedule and allow needed time off for Reserve and Guard duty.

Visible support and pride
- many agencies allow and encourage you to wear your service ribbons on your dress or even your regular duty uniform to show other agency members, the community and members of other police agencies the pride they have in your military service.

Transitioning from U.S. Military Service to civilian law enforcement is not always easy. Does the agency assign special personnel and training officers with military transition experience to help make your transition easier?

DON'T just look at the agencies nearby military bases and facilities! Sure, those agencies have a lot to offer - San Antonio, San Diego and Colorado Springs police departments are great examples. BUT - competition for positions in these large agencies is also very strong. Even your home town police department may openly welcome a returning U.S. Military Veteran into their police agency.

YOU have a lot to offer - ASK THE ABOVE QUESTIONS of law enforcement recruiters looking for returning U.S. Veterans, and look for straight answers before making this very important life decision!