The POLICE Hiring Process!

[@MichaelGallagher97]

I wanted to be a cop in the UK. Then I decided that I don’t want to go around arresting old men who defend themselves or arresting people for making jokes with their pug

[@kadenho5191]

none provided No need to get mad chill out.

[@shlomosilversteinberg5785]

Found the angry brit!

[@missiontobeaman3111]

Shlomo Silversteinberg congrats you win a citizenship to a far superior country: America!

[@treborironwolfe]

At least your officers can charge people for profanity..

[@deathdealer998]

Trebor Ironwolfe Ours can too

[@SnazzyBoBazzy]

I'm a youngling who's dream it is to join law enforcement. You've inspired me and helped me beyond what I needed. Keep it up 401

[@TierTalk]

Thanks for all the great information you provide. Not only do you educate you inspire

[@armeniocigarros4387]

Being a cop is a dream of mine! And you just inspire me more, keep up the good work Mr officer :)

[@liamZockt]

Arménio Cigarros Same thing for me :)

[@Acco-yx4ni]

Same. My dream job is EMS, closely followed by police work.

[@pleasefindapropername8839]

nunchaku101 what? Why are you watching this????

[@ZergleJerk]

Tuesday I go test to be a jailer for the Sheriff. In June I go test to be part of the city police. I've been through it all multiple times with multiple agencies. Where I live, it is very competitive. And where you live it might be as well. All I can say is, if you don't get it on the first, second, or even third try, keep going back. I know for a fact that if you keep applying, they know. And they take note of it. It looks good if you don't give up. I actually applied again because I had officers I know tell me to apply again, and the recruiters ask me to apply again. Just throwing that out there.

[@christopherrichardson5565]

did you get hired?

[@derrickjones3505]

update?

[@Jr-Tv13]

Any update don’t feel bad To say no I just wanna know even it’s no. And I take my hat off to you and give you props for not giving up

[@ChristopherAndersonPirate]

How did it go 3 years later? I am curious to apply to my local city but I wonder if I’m exempted from joining due to medical prescriptions I am now on at age 38.

[@oisinalanraymond5491]

When you leave you car keys in you car and it is locked, then you see officer401 uploaded a video. I don't care if everybody looks at me. I am watching this at the side of the road.

[@kegynrog6786]

My dream job is to be a police officer because I have seen a lot of bad cops so far in my life and I want to be a sheriff keep it up you are amazing i know it’s hard being a police officer have a great weekend hope your family is good love you😎👍

[@tiny_fantastic]

Being from the UK I find it so interesting hearing from a US cop. Keep it up man you’ve changed my perception on US law enforcement. Humanise the badge

Tiny_Trouble99 Don't get your info from the media

[@vaclavjebavy5118]

@nunchaku101 Why?

[@dailyaaron1]

I just passed my polygraph today

[@92ft30]

did you become a cop?

[@zy9498]

Update us man !

[@dailyaaron1]

Lol awe man I’m sorry for the late response I did everything they wanted but never got it I applied for serval cities went through the process and when it comes to end never get the chief interview have no record also never did drugs so I gave up I work for the government now at a warehouse it’s the best job I ever had also I’m a forex trader on the side

[@Smashachu]

Honestly, can you really be invalidated from an application for failing a polygraph when it doesn't even hold up in the court of law?

[@ChristopherAndersonPirate]

@@dailyaaron1do you remember the questions they asked when you did a polygraph? I am curious about becoming an officer but I’ve had a past with drugs but have never been in trouble with the law except a few speeding tickets, so I wonder if they pull your medical records and know all of that stuff and it’s better to just tell them the truth like hey yes I have in the past but I am on medication for it now in remission, etc. Since they’ll probably find out somehow what medications I am taking

[@aidan11112]

You should do recording in your cars again, I miss the good old days where you where driving down the same road for an entire video and all we could see was the left arm. I mean i love what you are doing now but I miss the old car vlogs. Edit: This is not a way of saying you ugly lol I'm just saying its nice to have a change in the background then always having black background with your face.

[@theyoungoutdoorsman8252]

He's saying he's sick of ur face

[@EddieLeal]

;)

[@TierTalk]

I did the car videos as well

[@aidan11112]

Dylan f No lol I just like the good old days

[@nicksaban4677]

I think that was a polite way of calling 401 ugly

[@lawsonlena]

I am currently waiting for my background check to be over with. Applied with Colorado State Patrol and here are the steps I went through so far (in their order): 1. Online application (to meet minimum requirements) 2. Written test (75% of the questions were about your work ethic - sexism, racism, ageism, homophobia, and such topics were used) 3. Physical agility test 4. Thorough application online - your past 10 years of employment, residence and so on 5. Background check Next should be: 6. Interview with an investigator 7. Polygraph test 8. Oral board 9. Psychological test upon hiring 10. Medical exam upon hiring

[@tannerdewoody2519]

Did they require college expierence?

[@Metal7771]

The med evaluation should be higher on the list, I mean that is where a lot of people could be disqualified from joining, it would be better to just get that out of the way sooner so noones time is wasted.

[@ChristopherAndersonPirate]

@@Metal7771yeah I am surprised they don’t do the medical examination right away

[@JK-rv9tp]

Police (and yeah, firefighters), the ones who voluntarily risk their lives on behalf of their communities, knowing those risks beforehand, are at the very top of my social hierarchy. The rest of us all look up to them. And female cops... the sheer balls it takes to do that when you have a built in physical disadvantage.... wow.

[@kevinstutzman515]

John K yea I got a soft spot for these guys especially fire and EMS

[@readyt0hunt]

Thank you so much for using my suggestion! I’m in the final stages of a hiring process and have my physical next week.

[@readyt0hunt]

Also yes it takes forever. I’ve been in this process for one year and 13 days since I submitted my application.

[@alphawolffestudios1169]

When he talks about small towns it hits me close to home because my town has only 6 officers 3 for each shift. It sucks because they get so many calls it makes them practically useless due to over tasking 😞

[@dougwillis5069]

Bravo Company General Nelson how small it is?

[@alphawolffestudios1169]

Doug Willis 6 actual cops is about the dispatch I’m not counting our chief

[@Xisle66]

My sister is RCMP up here in Canada. And besides minor differences this is SPOT on. Hopefully this opens peoples eyes to the process.

[@w68FireWater]

When I graduate, I'll have a Bachelor's in Psychology w/ a minor in Criminal Justice, as well as an Associate's in General Sciences. Hope that's good 'nough

[@ryanhatcher8606]

Lol. Any updates? That's the exact plan I graduated with. I'm about to apply myself

[@ChristopherAndersonPirate]

How has it gone in 2024?

[@justynejoseph7500]

I recently just join my local sheriffs office. I still and will always come to your videos to watch them from start to end.

[@ozarkmartin1174]

Finally reached my goal of being a cop. Albeit not quite the route I thought I'd go, but I made it! Thank you for the initial inspiration!

[@matthewrosen8845]

Going through this process since Dec. 2016 when I filled out my app. Did the written , oral board ,PHIQ and the background check is going on now. Your videos have been a huge help to and quite inspirational. Thx 401

[@amf5171]

I’m currently a Police Explorer for the 7th largest city in the US. These tips are legendary. This video probably will make my future career more possible. Thanks, 401.

[@angelodeangelis3150]

Literally did all these for my interview for the PD and they were very impressed. Your da man 401!

[@MrMarkme7]

Go to school get your criminal justice degree.Get a 100 on the civil service exam, then get placed 75th behind all the veterans. Tough luck lol

[@ddf544]

Officer 401, can you make a video specifically about the physical fitness required to be a cop? And or what the PFT is like?

[@smallnuts2]

It's just push ups, running a few miles. I'm more worried about passing the paperwork and test at the academy. Going to see if there is a book I can learn before the academy.

[@ericlongoria6541]

I am processing with Barstow PD atm. So far it's been, written, PT test ( the next day) then oral board ( I just passed) now I'm currently in backgrounds. I'll let you all know what's next. Best wishes, god bless 🤙🏽🇺🇸

[@jzapien1377]

Thank you for making this video I’m 20 right now and I’ve had law enforcement in mind for a long time and this has really helped me to know how I should go about starting.

[@trejude1319]

I’m currently a police explorer trying to get as much experience as possible and get my foot in the door already! I’m super excited about getting out there with my community and joint the blue family!

[@user-ej1sm1hw6s]

In the same boat as you, getting my training and volunteer hours up. Hoping to become an EMT as well to stand out.

[@lickstickrick6230]

Starting school for Law Enforcement in August. All your videos help me out so much. Thank you for the awesome videos!

[@gtamonkey3061]

Lol like how they “lost” my police explorer submission

[@Bloody_Knuckles_Lou]

Nice informational video 401. Getting ready and excited to start my hiring process at a local department in my area!

[@aliciasalazar5042]

It surprises me how different this is from state to state!! I have worked as a dispatcher/ jailer for about 10 years in Colorado.

[@sawanverma7677]

i'd also recommend joining the explorer program of whatever department you want to get into. (if the department has one)

[@thepopcornphantom]

Officer 401 has been stoking the fire of peoples law enforcement dreams for many years now

[@tylerbryant2090]

I just passed the Nelson Denny test 3 weeks ago and the PT test in South Carolina for a sheriffs office in my home county and I am still waiting on the background check and it feels like forever

[@Nononoblot]

Thank you for your time in making this video. This helps me a lot in knowing what I am going to encounter.

[@Righteous_Valor]

This was actually very helpful I’m a senior in high school and was wondering how I get started I already planned to get my bachelors degree but this actually helped a lot

[@EmmmaMT]

To add on to this - I was in the hiring process with multiple agencies in the Raleigh, NC area. Many of them used the same application. I was smart enough to catch onto this and saved a copy on my computer and changed a few things (Agency, position, etc...) and then got it notarized when I was done with each application. If you are blessed with this, I would highly recommend you do it! It will save you countless hours filling out 40+ pages.

[@mastercheif313645]

Hey 401 just wanna say your videos have helped a lot with me trying to join the force and I’ve recently scheduled my first ride along super excited

[@Cooldibs]

You should do a video on whether it's better to follow the flow of traffic or follow the speed limit.

[@F1whitskyler97]

Cooldibs its always best to folow the speed limit becuse if you go whit the flow you never know if the guy infront of you is going 60 in a 50 zone until you see the flashing lights behinde you and the offer says ”did you know that your going 60 in a 50 zone” and you be like ”ohh noo i just folowed the flow whit the traffic” am not a cop but it just makes more sense to folow the speed limit sorry for my crapy english am from sweden have a nice day :)

[@abdielmarroquin6644]

Thank you so much your so much help like you have no idea really motivating people and giving them the knowledge they need !

[@TheGhostRonin]

Got a few weeks left until I finish the first year of my AA in law enforcement, always love your videos keep it up!!!

[@JoeyH547]

I’m going through the process right now, ours was a little different. Granted every department is different. This is how our hiring process works: 1. Civil Service Exam 2. Preliminary board interview 3. Conditional offer of employment 4. Psychological exam 5. Polygraph test 6. Background check 7. Final Oral Board interview 8. Interview with the chief 9. Medical exam 10. Official offer of employment You have helped me so much through my journey, 401! I’m waiting in the parking lot right waiting to go in for my interview with the chief. I’m so excited

[@Who-Uhm-Cares]

So how’d it go

[@dylanwinter8406]

The NYPD has over 40,000 officers as well as 15,000 "civilian" employees.

[@getmad7728]

Dylan Winter WHAT????

[@dylanwinter8406]

get Mad772 What do you mean what

[@getmad7728]

Dylan Winter what is civilaian employees

[@dylanwinter8406]

get Mad772 People who work for the police department who are not law enforcement officers. This includes school safety (who are not LEO's here), crossing guards, auxillary police (unarmed uniformed patrol), special unarmed uniformed traffic officers, and some others.

[@getmad7728]

Dylan Winter but sro's are regular cops

[@maximumwoof8662]

nyc has ~35,000 cops for 8-10 million residents.. cdcr has ~33,000 cops for california state prisons - making them the second largest law enforcement agency in the nation.

[@aleshasingleton2061]

Wish I would have found your videos before starting the process. In my state you do the written test and physical on the same day. Then you do the panel interview and if you pass that then you start the background investigation. I couldn’t figure out why I failed two of my panel interviews until I watched your videos. Now I know. Going to be trying again in a few months. Thanks for the info!

[@MrFernandoVelasquez]

Graduating December with a Criminal Justice degree and I’m super excited to start applying next month

[@constancedarling3523]

Thank you so much for the info!

[@SH52697]

Currently in the process for a CSO position while in undergrad. Thanks for the vid!

[@ethank7522]

Thanks for this video. I’m in my final step with my police process and that’s the formal interview. If all goes well, I’ll be off to the academy in January.

[@92ft30]

did you make it?

[@dadbod5450]

I am currently still in the middle of hiring process but they did mine different then what you said. 1st was 4 ride alongs then after I got invited to take the exam and then right after exam I did the orpat test. After the orpat I came back and just did the oral board. Now waiting on my background to come back so in still waiting can take up to two weeks. And then if I pass that I have no idea what's next

[@Chriscross1049]

Got a call from my BI today. My background folder is going to one of the captains. Already did passed written exam, PAT, oral board interview, polygraph, and background.

[@Watchursix6]

Yet another ..... you keep this up and a million scribes are on the horizon .... Well done.

[@shanterivas4346]

Thank you 🙏🏼 for your Content

[@blakey666]

The colleges here in Canada have a Police Foundations course, it's not required, but it's a huge help to getting hired.

[@ModerateLeftist89]

The Physical Agility Test you mentioned reminds me of the one I took in Clayton County Georgia

[@23t22]

thank you for the informative video. I'm active duty Army right now but I'm looking into LE after my contract ends

[@kabobman99]

I'm about to graduate with a criminal justice degree in December and hope to become an officer soon after. This video helped a lot because I had similar questions about the hiring process. Thank you for another awesome video!!

[@jhonnylozadaa4025]

Finally!! Someone who talks about the college or just jumping in thing thank you so much !!

[@Prenade1]

Great tips man. Currently, waiting for my department to open up the NOE exams to take one. In the meantime I’m reading books , watching videos Etc and really embedding the life of a Cop early in the process.

[@richardcarley9500]

I just completed a 52 page correctional police officers application for the state of NJ. I took the civil service test in april of 2019 and passed with an 87.5 and a ranking of 706 out of 2000 that passed. On Feb 11th I report for the 1st two stages out of 4 for the hiring process. The Application is very thorough. The 1st two stages on Feb 11th will be.. written Physic exam, urine test, background investigation and back section of application. 8 hr day in business attire.

[@vegasblueline3796]

Great info! The hiring process in Las Vegas is a little bit different. Same basic components but the order is shuffled around. Here is Vegas, they do the written exam and when you pass that you wait about 3-4 months to schedule the oral board. You will do the oral board in the morning and if you pass that you do the physical fitness test that same afternoon. The rest of the process (background investigation, polygraph, medical exam, psych exam) goes quite fast after you get through the oral board and physical fitness test.

[@rsm1161]

Did my fitness test and my written, have my interview next week! Pray for me and thank you 401

[@manchesfan200]

And ??! How did it go? :)

[@hannahcasseres9361]

you're videos are honestly so helpful. thank you so much for your amazing content

[@bkang0178]

Thanks a lot. I am a Detention officer applying for the local PD within the county I work in. So I see and interact with a lot of the police officers in my official capacity. I have two years experience with the sheriffs office, and an associate degree. I pass the oral board with flying colors and just now in background investigations. Now all that’s left is to make it to the voice stress analysis test, and a final panel board with members of city council. I also called the CID division and the capt. and gave them information regarding a criminal case they had active and they solved it. They all know my Sergeant, LT, sheriffs Captains, and everything. I am 1 of 12 left in the process for 3-6 spots. I just heard the they eliminated some. I also know all the criminals in the area from working i the Jail. Hopefully my experience will push me over the other applicants

[@VoiceOfTheBlue2]

I just wanted to know if being a military veteran helps in the hiring process

[@getmad7728]

HomlessZambie Gaming it does he said it in a later video

[@justgoaway789]

From what he has said it’s helps a lot. He has also said that if u have previous military experience federal agencies will pick you up like no tomorrow

[@Crayzyy]

I think it depends. A lot of agencies are very PC and want to stray away from the "tough scary military guy". It will help you most places, but some agencies really want college kids too from what I've seen on applications. I've seen some agencies require college degrees and do NOT substitute with military. Most of those snowflake agencies are in white suburbs from my experience.

[@shouston9]

Yes a lot of departments hire veterans

[@metaphor239]

HomlessZambie Gaming of course! Helps everywhere. Choice of MOS especially

[@Jake-ug2mf]

Great video, one thing to note, as Officer 401 said the process varies by department, the first department I applied to did the written testing first, then physical test directly after, PT was very simple, a combination of running, obstacle course (cones and wall), dummy drag, and weapon manipulation. After the written and PT we had oral interviews and then continued to Psych, Physical exam, conditional offer and then academy. At the department I'm currently applying to they did the written, then physical testing, and after the PT we will go to oral, psych, physical exam, and interview with the chief, then academy. The second department though is more traditional with a 1.5 Mile run, pushup requirements and an obstacle course (cones) that you have to sprint. One thing that was recommended to me was to be able to run 4 miles without stopping BEFORE you get to the academy.

[@justinsalazar3447]

Couldn't click fast enough!! I just took my police entry exam today for my local pd! Im so excited for it, thank you man motivates me even more! Greeting from texaa

[@KWheelz16]

Justin Salazar how did it go?

[@DeFiDylan]

Hey 401 - I have to challenge you on your small department comments regarding officer safety and training (5:38): My first job was in a rural Sheriff's Office with a 3 man shift covering 856 road miles. The amount of experience, knowledge, and smarts I gained from working there for two years was FAR greater than the experience I've received working for a bigger PD. The officer safety, too - it's kind of an unfair comparison, though, right? Yeah, you might be the only guy on to handle a domestic, but there's nearby PDs or deputies that can back you up. Whereas in the larger PD, you've got 3 guys showing up to a DUI, or 6 guys showing up to a domestic...now you've got too many cooks in the kitchen, and sure, there's officer safety in mind, but as a LEO, EVEN a new LEO, you should have safety in the forefront of your mind. Even if it gets hinky, even alone, you should be winning that fight every time.

[@matthewulman5219]

It took over 8 months for the state to process my application! Once that was done, it took less than 2 weeks to get hired.

[@joeljohnson6693]

Love these videos! I’m getting ready to start my process and this has given me some really good info! Much love and stay safe!

[@bassnbuck13]

Great video!! Very helpful

[@shawns574]

I remember when I was taking the ASVAB reading comprehension part, I would read the question then skim the artical

[@Thebeerhistorian]

I was just hired on as a 911 operator dispatcher, hiring process took 2 months. Full background / reference check, 3 panel interview, polygraph exam, thorough physical as well as online testing.

[@sbh_merk5286]

The general process where I live (Wisconsin) is : Written Exam, Fitness Test, Initial FTO Interview/Police & Fire Commission Interview, Background Interview/Check, Admin Interview, *Conditional Job Offer*, Polygraph Exam (Only Some Agencies), Psych Test, Health Physical

[@anamolyanomaly1815]

Thank you. Your videos are very useful and helpful.

[@FullFitnessShorts]

Thank you for the video! I’m joining LMPD in July and this video helps a lot!

[@angiepayne9790]

I have a question for you Offer 401 but my mind drew a blank...I'll recall shortly. But I love and appreciate your videos and efforts to be transparent to citizens, people who are interested in entering law enforcement. May God keep you safe!

[@sds6303]

I’m taking the entrance exam for the NYS Trooper exam Saturday. I’m currently a therapist& I have a masters degree in mental health counseling. Hoping my work experience will help a bit lol

[@zshredclh10]

Currently in the hiring process, it takes so damn long.

[@michaelharrison1925]

The nypd has 45,000 officers. That's 1 cop per 100 people

[@Masterchief0397]

Thanks for this video. Long overdue btw. Keep em coming

[@parley1994]

I served my LDS mission in Texas. Two of my areas had super small towns with small police departments. The small town police departments were fine for minor things. But if anything big happened the county Police ended up coming out. Or, sometimes I'd see state police on the scene.

[@dedo7326]

Just applied at my local pd!

[@mtgmystery777]

All very helpful info thank you darling.

[@juliochery8152]

You're awesome man. Thank you for sharing that.

[@Mike_Hunt-k7c]

If you are looking for a job as a police officer I hear that 12 out of the 20 officers from bel ridge police department in st. Louis County Missouri are leaving, so if you are in the area check it out

[@carlitosskater89]

Really interesting video!! I wish we have a Spanish officer doing the same, it would do a lot of good to know the police and different armed&security forces. I want to know more. Make FTO the next video!

[@whattheshep6814]

It's always interesting the perception of dept size that some cops have. 50 officers is a pretty big department, and if your advice to people is not to apply to small departments, you're asking them to close off a whole hell of a lot of opportunities. I think the majority of police departments in the country are under 50 sworn in size.

[@eq1373]

My department is 8 strong and we get training opportunities all the time.

[@breach794]

The written psych I took had a combined total of well over 1000 questions. There were two scantron sheets with two different booklets. The first booklet had about 338 questions and the second had about 420 questions. But there were also questions that were written which were about 200. literally took about 6 hours or so to complete.

[@angelchavez3501]

I'm taking Forensic Science instead of Criminal Justice

[@Cris.4.2.0]

I’m attend UCI and I’m Double majoring in both Criminology and Psychology. I hope that these degrees help me get a good career in law enforcement in the future

[@startrek91481]

It took 8 months to just get the oral interview with Border Patrol. I was told that was very fast. I joked about the backgound application that it asked for everything but, a blood sample. They asked for mother and father in-laws.

[@niklasbrazie201]

do you think a bachelors degree in emergency management would be good?

[@aronasaniulis5099]

No

[@deputyhunt2357]

Yes

[@joshparmentier2293]

Regarding this, the best advice I ever got was this: if you get injured, you need to have something to fall back on. Since most departments don't require a degree, you really have the flexibility to do whatever you want as far as what you major in. Just the fact that you have a degree will tickle them.

[@hectorbarco5159]

I’m 17 and very interested to choose law enforcement as my career. I appreciate this video so much! Thank you so much officer!

[@matttaylor]

Thank you, this video has helped so much as you have inspired me, I am determined to become a police officer and get higher through the ranks

[@professionalblackman1489]

Really glad you posted this so i know what i have to do to become a cop

[@ScreamingEmoZombies]

Calling them every day, I agree that's annoying. Good thing to learn as I'm pursuing a Bachelors degree in Criminal Justice.

[@danielchaloux2243]

Thank you 401 watching the channel keeps me dedicated to my degree and to keep pushing to be a cop. Stay safe on the road and have fun!

[@ORGxOVERLORD]

Our agility test is push a patrol car 15 ft, run and jump 6 ft wall, run jump through window, run across balance beam, then pull 165 pound dummy 20 ft in 90 seconds. Then its the running, sit ups, and push ups after.

[@lamontisabigdummy]

Any word on that cop simulation game you were excited about a long time ago?

[@willmoore3537]

Thank you so much for the video