How can my boyfriend go about becoming a probabtion officer? Does he need to go to uni again or do they train?
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Hi\nThink he will have to wait until October for next intake and has to go through assessment centres etc. Adverts usually go into the broadsheets but you can contact any Probation area for information as all applicants go through regional consortium's. Doesn't have to have a degree and pends on his age and experiences as to what is required to apply, best clarify with the consortium's. The trainee probation officers ( TPO) do a degree and NVQ level 4 whilst working and its a two year intense course, if he has a relevant degree already might be able to AP EL (claim credits) and not have to do all essays etc. In house experiences and work are essential as thats how you learn the job!\n\nOther way into the service if he hasn't got right credentials currently  is to do voluntary work or apply for a post of a Probation Service officer, these are the backbone to the Probation Service and work alongside the officers. The service is changing dramatically as we speak and the best bet really is to contact your local area and arrange to visit and see whats available and what your partner wants to do. Lots of opportunities but the TPO programme is very competitive and given changes in government may well change  again soon. I know there is definitely an intake next year but not sure after that!!\n\nHope that helps a bit its a demanding, frustrating, sometimes rewarding and never ever dull challenge so good luck with it if he applies!!!
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First let me say up front, I am a former US Army officer so my response to you inquiry may be a little bias!  Your boyfriend made a considered decision to join the service and has a copy of his signed contract to remind him of that.  I have heard that under the right conditions and tons of paperwork some people have been released from service after they completed basic training. Although with the current forces demand and stop-loss order in effect I don't see that his chances are very good.  \nA couple of things your boyfriend might want to think about.  #1...NO ONE likes bootcamp...heck, I sure didn't but it does eventually end.  Just not liking bootcamp is a pretty lame reason for wanting to quit; and that is what it would be, quitting.  #2...if he is released he will not receive an honorable discharge as one of the respondent's to your question suggested; he wouldn't have earned that privilege.  While there is nothing wrong with a General Discharge he will be given he might want to remember one thing regarding his future employment.  Practically any job worth having will ask if you have military service and the type of discharged the applicant received.  In my experience, most employers will move on to the next application as soon as they see General Discharge.  Why....a lot of reasons and he will never know that was the reason he was passed by.  Besides, there are probably enough people applying for the same position who have an Honorable Discharge listed.  Is it fair? No, but I have been in the business world for 25 years and have hired over 200 people and I never once even considered hiring a person with a General Discharge.  You might tell him that his decision to get out will follow him in regard to obtaining a job.\n\nAlso, if he has TB I find it incredulous that it wasn't discovered during his medical evaluation.  The military is very big on keeping people with communicable diseases out of the service.\nGood luck to your boyfriend.  I really hope things work out for him.
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I think you just have to have a Bachelor's Degree(4-year) from college, and it can be from any subject, but I would recommend criminal justice. There will be  extensive background checks and psychological testing, and some sort of physical fitness requirements.
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Tell the truth on most of em, I passed the BPD cadet exam by admitting that I stole items. The Police want honest people on the force....not people who know how they should answer the question.\n\nTake your time...be the last one outta there\nAnswer the questions truthfully.\nThey want honest, hardworking, intelligent people on the force.\nNOT the manchurian candidate who just spits out shit they wanna hear.
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It depends on what area that you want to get into. If you want to be a regular peace officer you can apply to a big city PD and they will send you to their academy or you can go to one of the local colleges that have a continuing education coarse to become a peace officer. If you want to be a highway patrolman you can apply to them and get accepted then go to their school. I think the very first step that you need to do is call your local police department and ask them if they have a C.O.P. program. That stands for citizens on patrol. That way you can ride along with a peace officer for a few nights just to see how to do things and if the job is right for you. If you have already taken the state approved tests you can offer your services as a reserve officer. You won't get paid but you will get to do everything that a peace officer does and earn you a spot at the police department.
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First you want to go to a college for your two year degree in Criminal Justice then onto a University for your 4 year degree in Criminal Justice. Then from there you will want to apply for the FBI school in the East. There is a couple of them. I am currently studying to go into that area of Law. Right now I am going to a college then I will be going into the Navy to take The Judge Advocate General program the Navy Offers. THat is another great place to start if you want to go into Law.. I wish you the best!!
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if he's in boot camp he's at mcrd witch is in san diego. he'll be there for 3 month training. he will not go to pendelton until his third phase of boot camp. ooops maybe the second for the rifle range. after that it will be humping{hiking} up and down the hills of pendelton and going to live fire rangers where they are trained on weapons. i myself went to Parris Island for training but i was stationed in pendelton and used to watch the recruits train. if he is through with boot camp and is at pendelton for school it all depends on what school he is there for. if it is infantry training he'll be doing a lot of running and weapons training...
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I think you need to leave your boyfriend, get an education, and make something out of yourself.\nWhy are you dating a criminal?  Don't you have any more respect for yourself than that?
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Try the police. Basic GCSE maths, english etc above c grade should get you in.
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There are courses you can take. The best bet would be to start somewhere in CJ (Criminal Justice).
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first you have to start using the term 'close protection officer' cos bodyguard is outdated. Get as many certificates as you can - advanced and evasive driving courses, martial arts, first aid, anger management etc and enrol with a reputable training centre. Make friends with the police in the area you want to work in and glean as much local knowledge as you can from them. Read law and military books and non-fiction written by ex members of the various security agencies.  Scan the web for close protection agencies and send for their literature. A lot of close protection officers started in the police or military forces, or registered door attendants. If you get a few years of one or more of those under your belt it'll serve you in good stead and give you references for when applying for a job or your own licence. Finally, don't go crazy when you get your extra driving cert's because fines etc aren't going to look too good on your job application forms! Good luck
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Police Departments require an written test, physical exam, PT test, Background Check, and Oral Board.\nYou need to work out and get in shape for the PT. It takes time to build endurance in running. They will time your mile. And you will do sit ups, and more.\nThe written test you can study in the ARCO guides for police officer.\nMake sure you have no medical problems. Look up what they require.\nBackground check, make sure no misdemenors or feloney in last 10 years.\nOral Board is the hardest. You will be seated in a room with the board (3-6) and you will have to answer their questions. They are looking for a certain type person so it is important on how you think and what you day and how you say it. Look it up and you can see some possible questions they can ask.\n\nGood Luck
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u have to go to college and take 2 yrs of it. then u go to academy....and later on u get hired for a cop.
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Yes, there are job openings for cadets out of high school. It requires among other things a "rigorous six (6) week cadet training program (both academic and physical in nature) at the Boston Police Academy." See job posting below.\n\nMost police departments prefer an Associates or Bachelors in Criminal Justice. These are normal college degrees, available at most state and community colleges.
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What do you want?? Why is it so important to him to have you join? My point is that if it is not what you want to do then don't do it. Basic training is not easy (ask my brothers)and school afterward (if you do that) is not easy. War is hard. You could be called on to defend your home. Talk to a friend in the service, or your parents. Try for someone who will be honest. Serving your country is great, if that is what you want to do, then go forth with honor.
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The responsibility associated with a law enforcement career is significant; however, there is tremendous benefit and pride in serving and protecting others. Not only will you ensure the safety of citizens, but you will also uphold the law, and ensure that the rights of citizens are preserved. These responsibilities make this profession among the most important in maintaining the integrity of the laws created on the local, state, and federal levels.   \n  \n \n- Step One -\nYES!!  I Want to Be A Police Officer!!  \n \n\nThe first step in the testing process is to file an application and Abbreviated Background Questionnaire (ABQ) \n\nThe Abbreviated Background Questionnaire (ABQ) is a preliminary background review. This DOES NOT REPLACE the more extensive background review conducted for those applicants who receive a passing score on all four phases of the examination. However, this Questionnaire will be reviewed prior to scheduling candidates for the exam. PLEASE MAKE SURE THIS INFORMATION IS ACCURATE. This document must be completed and submitted to take the examination.\n\nThe requirements for filing an application follow:\n\nYou must be 20 years of age at the time of application and 21 years in order to be   appointed.  (No maximum age restriction applies). \n\nYou must possess a valid driver's license. \n\nYou must have a high school diploma, or GED equivalent. \nSome Require College or College credits\n\nYou must be a US Citizen. \n\nPrior police experience is not required.\n\n\n-Step Two-  \n \n\nIf your application and ABQ are approved, the Police Departent will notify you of the time and place to report for the four-phase examination. The phases of the examination follow:\n\n \nI.    Physical Capability (Pass/Fail)\nII.   Multiple Choice Examination (Pass/Fail)\nIII.  Writing Sample (Pass/Fail)\nIV. Oral Exercise \n  \nThe phases of the examination are numbered according to the order in which the exam will be graded.  The phases may not be administered in the order they are listed above.  Phases I, II, and III of the examination are administered as "hurdles".  Candidates who fail to pass a phase will not receive a score for subsequent phases.  A candidate must receive a passing score on all phases to be considered eligible.  Passing scores from Phase IV will determine the candidate's ranking on the eligible list.\n\nIn summary the standards for the Physical Capability test will measure the following:\n\nEVENTS\n STANDARD\n \n300 meter run\n 70 seconds\n \npush-ups\n 20 repetitions\n \nsit-ups\n 31 repetitions in one minute \n \n\nPhases I, II, and III are administered on a pass/fail basis only. Candidates who pass all four phases of the exam will be placed on the eligible list wholly on the basis of their Phase IV scores. Information sessions will be offered by Civil Service prior to testing, and we strongly urge you to attend one of these classes. There is no appeals process for the Civil Service test.\n \n \n- Step Three -  \n Candidates who score high enough on the Civil Service examination(s) to begin the selection process will be placed in one of three bands--90, 80, or 70--depending on their B-Pad test score.\n\nMilitary veterans who take this examination, upon presentation of appropriate documentation no later than the final day of testing, may be eligible for Veteran’s Preference credit.  \n\nAll candidates will be notified by the Police Department of their final test score(s) and successful candidates will be notified of the band to which they have been assigned.\n\n\nBeginning with the 90 band candidates, a personal history questionnaire will be provided to, and must be completed by the candidate.  The candidate will then be required to report to Police Headquarters for a pre-interview with a background investigator. Pictures, fingerprints, and waivers will be completed to assist in an extensive background investigation.  A polygraph examination and oral interview will be scheduled at this
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Right north of Portland?! Well I don't think it matters wre you are all, but all you need is to be at least 20 1/2 or 21 I don't know and have gone through police academy. They prefer people with a bit more life experience, military, or with college degrees. \n\nHe should get involved with Cadets, thats what I did. \n\nOther than that he is pretty much good to go!!!\nbut before he turns 21, he should DEFINITELY go to the police academy cause that takes about a year, oh and he should be a reserve officer. As long as he gets any job in the Police dept. he should be a shoe in