Navigating the POLICE Hiring Process

[@nightwolf883]

Alot of agencies actually hire individuals without college degrees, but they have to have either a GED or be a high school graduate

[@Depther101]

@@thomasryan2679 ?

[@cakeofdoom6797]

I'm late to the game but I'm so glad someone finally called Tommy a "Pig". I bet he's never heard that before and he's rethinking his career choice right now. Great vid Tommy and thank you for taking the time to do these uploads.

[@thedarkknight9900]

Currently going through a background investigation for a state law enforcement agency. Applied when I was 20 and a half. Passed written exam, physical fitness exam, and just passed the polygraph examination. BI is currently ongoing. I only worked part time at a grocery store and I have about 25+ college credits. Whole family is LEO’s and I was raised pretty hard growing up so my background was squeaky clean lol hope you all going through the hiring process are successful !!

[@HM-dc7vh]

how'd it go

[@artofvalor9396]

Really helps to do your research and talk to active duty law enforcement officers for advice before getting into law enforcement. The background process will be lengthy and stressful. The written exam will be challenging for some. The academy will be similar to military bootcamp combined with college courses. At least that's how it is in Northeast Alabama where I'm from. Be in great shape and be very honest on your background packet that you'll complete prior to your polygraph test. College degree always looks good on paper but isn't mandatory at every agency. Seriously, do your research on the department you're applying for and on law enforcement in general. The career takes a toll on one's mental health so be sure you're the type of person who's mentally stable and mentally tough. If you have any personal biases against certain groups of people, law enforcement is definitely not for you. I can't stress it enough... Know what you're getting into and know what you're capable of mentally and physically. Best of luck!

[@dallasvarnum1564]

My backgrounds packet was just approved by the captain for LASD! I have medical being scheduled in the coming weeks! How’s the process for medical look?

[@dallasvarnum1564]

LeoVids i would say they weren’t very strict at all, but I didn’t have much in my background that would dq me. I did hear from a bunch of other applicants though that they were super willing to work with them as long as they were honest and from everyone I’ve talked to along the way they said that was true! So far this department has been absolutely awesome and worked really fast for everyone! I recommend it!

[@dallasvarnum1564]

LeoVids no problem! And I’m 23 with an associates for transfer and have 2 semesters left at ASU to finish a software engineering degree that I’m going to finish online once I get into custody!

[@erik226]

dallas varnum Congrats bro! I’m also joining LASD, and have completed the whole hiring process. I start the academy next week. The medical is pretty simple. They are going to check your eyes sight, hearing and check if you are color blind. They’re also going to perform a physical exam, check your heart rate, draw blood and give a TB shot. All basic medical stuff. The only challenging part is the Bruce protocol test (treadmill test). I wasn’t worried about it when I initially saw videos of it because it looked pretty easy, but let me tell you it’s not! I’m in shape and I was struggling at the end. Luckily I passed. I was really surprised when the nurse told me I was actually one of the better candidates that performed the test because I was dying at the end lol. Not trying to scare you, but if you’ve been running and you’re in shape, you’ll pass it. Just don’t give up. Good luck man 👍🏼

[@erik226]

LeoVids I have a pretty clean slate so my background investigation was fast and smooth. My polygraph was pretty smooth too. It was definitely nerve wracking, but if you answer the questions honestly, you have nothing to worry about. Also don’t search for videos or tips on how to pass or cheat the polygraph. They asked me if I searched any of those things. If you’ve seen videos or have searched for those things in the past don’t sweat over it. But when the time comes for you to take the tests don’t do it... Be honest with all of the questions from the start of the process to the end. You will be asked the same questions over and over and over again throughout the whole process. If you change up your answers and give different explanations it’s going to look bad on you. They are looking for consistency with all of your answers.

[@dallasvarnum1564]

Erik22 I appreciate it man! I’ve been doing a lot of weight lifting which I know is worthless for the academy, but it is my hobby and it’s good for the body regardless paired with a lot of running! If you don’t mind me asking how much do you typically run? And good luck with the academy as well!

[@kevinlashley277]

Just got my conditional offer so if all goes well I’ll be in the academy shortly. Thank you, wish this came out 6 months ago lol

[@jy4356]

Rock Island PD in Illinois has an initial obstacle course that gets you in the door. You fail that, your application is tossed. Just completed that portion along with the written test, waiting for results but confident that I passed that with flying colors. Thank you for this!

[@DarkFire515]

Nice mirror check when the pedestrian walked past. Situational awareness - it WILL save your life. I strongly agree with getting a degree that has nothing immediately obvious to do with police work. The reality is that policing is not for everyone. No matter how committed a person might be, the amount of insane stuff you'll see every day simply isn't for everyone. Have something to fall back on as a second choice if you decide after a couple of years that policing isn't for you. Once you've completed your application form, make a pile of copies. When the PD "accidentally loses" your application you can simply deliver another one the same day. Shows initiative and perseverance.

[@lefend]

I know a couple, both were police officers. One was a street cop, the other was police forensic investigator. Both got medically disabled during employment and both were under 40. While they got disability, always consider what you may do after law enforcement. You never know when you will be injured, something happens where you suddenly need to change careers. If not law enforcement, what motivates you or makes you a lot of money so you can retire comfortably.

[@njmike9784]

Exactly!!

[@trajanuslarocque7572]

My dad climbed up the ranks quickly with a masters in public administration. Got all the way to associate director of federal law enforcement.

[@securitydept4663]

I guess Southern Ohio is just different. I contacted the main instructor and he said "Sure" gave me and some others a date and time to do the physical aspects to qualify to even join. (14.38 1 1/2 mile run to get in , 32 push ups , 28 sit ups to get in) and after that if you pass the same day we go to his office and do paper work right there. Everything we can get done and turn in the same day was done. All we had to do outside the room was figure out financing with the CFO at the vocational school. Then drug testing and physical. After that we just wait then start the 10 month process. We start September 6th of this year. So super easy on my side. Yeah we have months and months to prepare but the paper work side and the stuff we gotta do was extremely simple and quick.

[@aznknight69]

Slowly watching this while I have breaks and time. Love your videos and thanks for creating good content!

[@moephills3597]

Very helpful information, I just passed my exam and Im waiting to take my Pt. I am so excited for this career change after 20 years on my current job.

[@YourLocalLeadFarmer]

Best advice for Polygraph, don't act nervous. You can be telling the truth the entire time and it will still detect nervousness as a "lie".

[@123cops]

Just did my second interview with the captains, waiting for the green light to start background.

[@kevinstanfill1467]

Well i passed my written, submitted my paperwork a few days ago and have yet to hear back, but your videos give me hope!

[@VanXHydrA]

I have never had a felony, but I was convicted of Assault with a deadly weapon inflicting serious injury in 2000-2001 in a self defense issue. I've also had 2 DWI/DUIs. But have had no charges save for driving without a license

[@silllykitten329]

I genuinely do not have a Facebook. It’s been deleted for two plus years.

[@williamh7759]

I really like these types of videos because I want to become an LEO in the future and I like to know what I’m getting into and what I should look out for/what I should do ahead of time

[@GaldoranGailthros]

Some aspects of the career you'll never fully understand until you're actually in the career.

[@ajfam871]

Thanks for all you work. I’m up for my oral board soon and not nervous but more anxious.

[@BRASSTACKS]

How did it go?

[@mclovin1033]

If I have a holster question how can I address that to you?

[@McLovin-ib2ew]

No one loose hope, im 21 and i have my psych eval in a few days, passed my oral board etc. but i dont have any prior military experience and i have some college completed, but dont be discouraged

[@joe43099]

Mc Lovin what state are you in, if you don’t mind me asking. I am also 21, considering a job in this field and have heard it is very hard to get hired on at 21 with little life experience

[@JuanCastro-gz2jz]

Hey brother I want to thank you for the time and effort u put on ur videos they really help me for my future career as a Police Officer. I m starting my BLET program soon and each tip u give had been helping me out a lot👍🇺🇸

[@tac6557]

Serious Question, I was involved in a Defensive Gun use as an Armed Guard. Guy high on drugs stabbed a customer with a large knife, then came after me, I fired multiple rounds and killed him. I was cleared of any wrong doing, and never made it to trial or was convicted. I'm trying to use Security Work as a stepping stone, I'm just wondering how much will the scrutinize that? Will they bring it up? I've never have gotten a clear answer from anyone, maybe you can shed some light. I dont want to get in their, then get accused of lying.

[@jeremymartinez4438]

What do you think of the punisher as a cop and as a nerd

[@freefieldtraining]

I'm more of a star trek nerd myself. I really don't understand the symbolism behind the blue line punisher skull that seems so popular. Are you a keeper of order or a vigilante on a bender? I don't get it.

[@kjazure]

It's funny that you mention the smell test. I actually can't smell plants.. so detecting weed will be fun.

[@FCPaco1989]

I'm currently 30 years old. Will being on the higher end of the age requirement lower my chances of being hired, specifically in the suburbs? Also, will being a CSO or Auxiliary officer help you standout any?

[@2KCamaroZ28SS]

No not at all. That's not that old. You have had time to mature. That's a good thing.

[@Freeninenine]

Doing my physical and written this weekend on Saturday excited but nervous for my background since I’m one of those that turned their life around. 7 years ago I had been caught with an ounce and weeks after that got caught again then after that a speeding ticket then in 2021 car crash and one month after my crash a speeding ticket. So I don’t know how is that going to look when they run my background. All the cannabis tickets has been over 7 years ago so my recent “trouble” is just the accident from 2021 being my fault and the speeding ticket. Oh and I went to a mental thingy hospital because I was suicidal but that was 2019. Can anyone help me out if I should even bother to go to the testings?

[@SuperDuran21]

Any advice for a current officer that has to apply entry level because the academy I completed doesn’t qualify for a lateral transfer? What should I avoid saying in the hiring process?

[@AbnsundevilL7]

On the Military Service side, there are things you can do within your MOS that might help set you apart. Infantry? No one looks down upon being Ranger Qualified. Fire Support (which I can speak on pretty well) ha some cool stuff within it. IE: Joint Fires Observer, Joint Firepower Control, Precision Fires Course, AFATDS operator, etc, etc…. The point is Joe Snuffy can be a better whatever MOS than just the MOS itself. Also, don’t be afraid to work outside your MOS. Going to the CBRNE defender course comes to mind.

[@overthetop040411]

Man, great video. I love this channel. Its been a lifelong dream to be a police officer. Unfortunately i made some stupid choices as a teenager. No felonies just 2 misdemeanors. Im now 33, and grown up so much since then. Still have the dream but feel so discouraged. I have integrity so i feel like id be denied during the polygraph because i wouldnt lie. I KNOW any department would benifit having me on board but i just feel like they wouldnt even give me the opportunity to show that im no longer making stupid choices.

[@john1644]

Thankfully, if there haven't been any incidents since, they should evaluate those 10 or so years of crime free activity and your career/peers positively and with a simple explanation of what happened and why, (of course lying isn't smart since chances are they have all of the information themselves,) you should in theory be alright. Expunging said offenses if possible are also on the table

[@EMTCJ96]

@freefieldtraining thank you for all the tips, for us you must have a CPR license which luckily I had

[@privateprivate4315]

Just applied to Seattle and Portland PD. Doing my personal history statement and cannot for the life of me remember certain dates of employment or supervisors names etc. I work a ton of low skill jobs during college. Anyone else have this issue? I heard I can get a financial earnings history statement from the social security office.

[@jalennelson6599]

I’m thinking about applying to both of those departments when my contract ends. How has the process gone so far?

[@BRASSTACKS]

How did Portland go? I just applied there.

[@Sunkatraining]

I’ve been told my background in ems won’t help stand out. What is your take on ems transitioning into law enforcement?

[@Schultz82]

I passed my oral board. Had a police chief interview and now what?

[@JohnDoe-ek8sj]

if you want a foot in the door try getting a job at a county jail or prison first. Having "clean" Corrections experience is a really good stepping stone.

[@treeverett819]

My polygraph was cancelled and now my file is with the eligibility board. The cancellation was random and I was told that it because the background investigation. No calls to my references. I wasn't asked anything. Should I be nervous?

[@Mac206x]

Can anyone tell me more about the psychological interview? Took the Psych written exam so what should I expect during the interview? And after?

[@cameronvausemusic]

Toby Nguyen I’m also interested in this question!

[@devladjackson116]

I have a master's degree, military, and about to start with CBP soon. How does my future look?

[@MikeS309]

De'Vlad Jackson 75% failure rate on the poly.......good luck.

[@Schultz82]

Hello I know your busy and won’t get a reply!! But anyways I filled out a application for police position and I got a call for a interview! What’s it mean when I get a interview before a written test/physical???

[@BEARSMANIA]

Is having an hand tattoo an cause for dq?

[@TierTalk]

Great live feed brother

[@stbr0510]

2000m row test is in Minnesota as of a couple years ago. It's annoyingly difficult.

[@captainvaughn2871]

Hello I have a big question I'm 15 year old Male and sometimes there's people that like doing burn outside at 11: 47 am. Can I call the police to have a patrol car come down my neighbor hood so those people can stop what there doing?? And will I get charged to do that????? Please help

[@ThePeaceMaker09]

How common is this for agencies to ask for logins and passwords? Is there any applicant privacy to this process? Also, what kind of questions do they ask your references?

[@Gunsarefun101]

I made 46,373 dollars in overtime with the DOJ last year! Almost everything but 1811 pay qualifies for overtime.

[@economy2.032]

Hi, i have a question. Can police officer have a beard or depends the police department police who hired me?.

[@dominiccrowe5401]

Thanks for the video. I had a good question if you have a slight learning disability what is the chances of becoming a cop and I do understand that involves a lot of writing but I'm wondering if I put my actual Taemin time into it I don't want it to be for nothing if my learning disability prevent me from joining

[@youjustsaid4863]

I also live in Illinois, age 28, am a diabetic, but spend hours driving back and forth as a nurse, how are my prospects?

[@malikontwo7812]

It’s crazy because I did don’t have Facebook never have, and I deleted my Instagram because I was never active on it 1-2 years before I took the steps to get into LE

[@Archangelm127]

"CRC" stands for Cyclic Redundancy Check, a standard metric we use to detect connection problems in network engineering. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyclic_redundancy_check

[@kevinelliot3820]

By any chance, is your car a mitsubishi outlander?

[@fn0rd-f5o]

@55:57 Die Polizei! Those guys are bad ass.

[@FOPEZ]

Passed my poly for LASD Now waiting on medical and psych test.. anyone know how long between the poly and medical exam?? I’m hoping to go into the academy in December 🙏🏽

[@jaredyeaboy9139]

Does anyone know what they do to candidates who are under 21 going through the hiring process

[@J.Hill49]

The day before I had my first interview for corrections I went and dyed my hair back to brown from green. Like yeah they're not going to be impressed with green hair hahaha So glad I did that

[@betterthenyouman]

Mr youtuber you are a very intelligent person. Nice Q&A to this video!

[@hammstah9578]

This is super helpful, sir

[@mykoreanlife3171]

So, I am 46. Been teaching at a university here in Korea fot 10 years. Wife and I ready for career change. Trying to start out in county jail in my hometown (looks promising). They usually recruit candidates from jail to send to academy. Could you speak to the age factor? Fitness aside, do I even have a realistic chance at being accepted as a deputy (in your opinion)?

[@freefieldtraining]

As long as your fitness is up to snuff and your state laws allow it I see no reason you couldn't start in LE at 46. Not that I would personally want to go to the police academy, through field training, and all the stress of being in probation and low man on the totem pole at 46 but more power to you if that is your dream.

[@ShaunaCheungBoSaanWOGO]

I'm 36 about to be 37 in June, and just earned a sponsorship from a Sheriff's Office. Recently I did a ride along in another county with a deputy who retired as a state trooper at 55 but felt a call to go back and at got hired by an SO... now at age 60 he is one of the best officers at the agency, very capable and won many awards. You just have to be fit and have the mental and spiritual fortitude and the right attitude. Being an older officer starting out has its challenges, I'm sure but how bad do you want it?

[@luiskaponi6777]

Thank you for the video, you answered most of my questions specially I'm bilingual I speak Spanish". Also I been self employed for the past 7 years I'm 35 got my g.e.d never been arrested, I think I have a good shot in law enforcement.

[@rauly7493]

Can I be a police with a tcole certificate ?

[@dylaningram0902]

So you would reccomend getting a college degree in something other than criminal justice?

[@michaelrains2268]

With the vetting process how is it that some officers kill or terrorize playing teenagers or playing / non visicious dogs . I support the police profession but I see often times a shoot first and ask questions later mindset , I and others find this disturbing. God bless and best wishes for your career.

[@AlexAdams25]

In the beginning part that talks about degrees mattering, that's false (to an extent) in the state of Minnesota (where I'm from). In MN the requirement is that you have at least a 2 year degree (though a lot of Twin Cities departments are actually looking for a 4 year), and you have to go to a PPOE (Professional Peace Officer's Education) certified school, and with that you need to have a concentration (of some sort) in POST (Peace Officer's Standards in Training) in order to be eligible to go to skills upon graduation. Skills is mandatory for all officers in the State of MN if they want to become a cop. Now there is a way around this and that's if you apply for some sort of "pathway's to policing" program that some departments are doing now where you can have a degree in anything (as long as you have a degree at all) and the hiring department will sponsor your training to get into skills and to go through skills. But those programs are geared more towards diverse candidates (not just in race, but in diversity of thought as well).

[@catgobrrrrrr881]

Im 9 And Im In PA, Im Waiting Till Im 11 So I Can Go To The Pennsylvania State Police Camp Cadet, But Im 149 Pounds, I Was Wondering If You Could Give Me Tips On How To Lose Weight And Gain Muscle, If You See This, I Want You To Know That Since I Was 4 I Wanted To Be A Police Officer, It Is Been My Dream For 5 Years Now, I Just Want To Thank You For Responding If You See This, You Are My Idol In The L.E.O. Thank You For Your Channel And Advice You Are The Best L.E.O. Officer I Have Ever Seen, Thank You For Your Service And Response If You See This.

[@code9guy988]

in my area, it seems its almost entirely who you know. Guys at my current department have been trying to go elsewhere for years. Many with impressive resume's. But, it seems that people who "know someone" get picked up on departments much quicker than others. Our area has a test that you have to take yearly for potential job placement. I've taken it three years in a row and was offered only one, much lower paying job, which I had to pass on. Anyone looking to get into law enforcement, watch your social media. At one interview, the chief pointed out direct posts on my social media. Nothing bad, but point is, they look. Act accordingly.

[@kikitoserval477]

I have a degree of architecture, and waiting for septermber academy in Arizona.

[@dylan_patrick]

Kikito Serval How it going with that man? In Az as well.

[@Theking-wz6uh]

I cant look at live pd or cops the same way again😭😂

[@raymondjiang3978]

Does Pennsylvania police departments pepper spray your eyes when you attend the police academy

[@Schultz82]

Outstanding video content

[@evalynchuran8684]

Is policing actually worth it with everything going on in the USA

[@Dreamscythe1]

for the pay, no. you have to really love it to do it

[@95z28m6]

How come you don’t put these up as podcasts anymore? I can listen to podcasts at work but watching an hour long KZbin video is frowned upon.

[@wastool]

The agencies in my area require you to list every agency you've ever applied for and the date that you submitted the application.

[@ryansears6594]

When you say you need experience, what kind of jobs besides military could one get into that doesn't require experience but is great on applications?

[@imnotcreativeimc1415]

I know you posted this late, I think police dispatchers only need a High School diploma and be 18. I'm sure it would help you get hired, especially if you dispatched at the same department you apply for.

[@shanea3956]

dont forget its who you know!

[@bryanreynolds7588]

But I'm 33 and I do not have a Facebook... Had a my space back in the day 😒

[@srdeath117]

Tommy sure loves his green cheddar 🤑🤑🤑🤑

[@YohanPenny]

Forensic science degrees help if you’re going into crime scene analyst positions. They are directly applicable and are NOT worthless degrees lol.

[@HeavenlyDivineTaro]

I DONT HAVE FACEBOOK!

[@corysmith9293]

Actually livepd is actually live only editing is editing out cuss words and nudity

[@freefieldtraining]

No, it's not.

[@corysmith9293]

@@freefieldtraining lol i figured youd reply. I already knew was just lookin for a reply. Love the videos. About to go into corrections for a few years then law enforcement. Keep up the good work

[@beverlyhubbell6495]

That Earning Statement costs a ridiculous $92 dollars, so better start thinking really hard 😅

[@bjacobsen927]

Great videp

[@LtLuv]

Do Cops Actually Have To Know The Streets In One Week Or Is It A Myth?

[@TheOnlyGamerX]

I'm not going to pretend to be an officer, but I did ride alongs and the officer I was with said that you definitely do have to memorize your area.

[@comeandtakeit2887]

One week? That’s insane and completely unreasonable. It all depends on your FTO. He could be very lenient on geography and understand that with time you will know the city. With that being said you should always know major landmarks in your city like: School, churches, hospitals and Walmart. If you know geography is in issue you should be driving through the city you want to work in regularly. Shop there; take the family out for dinner in that city.

[@The-Homecook-0000]

And if you no people it's alot easier... Politics have alot to do with it...Tough job today ..

[@Barbarossa915]

Definitely not true. The guy you know has no pull with the background investigator because they have to go through several steps to make sure you tick every box on their list. Knowing someone in LE doesn’t help with that. Hell, one of my references was a chief of police. Didn’t help at all

[@ginnikafavorites996]

This is a good vid

[@themovement1092]

💕💕🙌🏼💕

[@wastool]

Expect background packets to be 60 + pages.

[@Julio0308]

Love your Channel, but you should stop reading irrelevant comments.

[@1911GreaterThanALL]

Yea sorry I've never had a facebook or myspace. I have had family and friends complain about those channels about how it is mostly just advertisements and political crap. So I choose to ignore it altogether - waste of time.

[@stbr0510]

I hate Facebook and I actually don't have Facebook

[@freefieldtraining]

As long as that is true, they will not get a different story from your references, and your hatred if Facebook is well known that won't be a problem.

[@colemandayhuff9952]

1st view

[@DrunkMouse2030]

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