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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!

[@treborironwolfe978]

At least your officers can charge people for profanity..

[@deathdealer998]

Trebor Ironwolfe Ours can too

[@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.

[@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

[@vaclavjebavy5118]

@nunchaku101 Why?

[@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

[@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?

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@BentheBowler]

Talking to numerous PA Troopers and local cops they all say it’s pointless to go to school for a criminal justice degree unless you want to teach it, get a degree that will benefit you if police doesn’t work out since not everyone can be a cop.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@ScreamingEmoZombies]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@MrFernandoVelasquez]

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

[@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!

[@angelchavez3501]

I'm taking Forensic Science instead of Criminal Justice

[@Leonardokite]

That reminds me of my top-secret Q clearance interview. I was part of a large group of new hires tasked with playing with plutonium. We were all being called in one by one for our interrogation. Fortunately I wasn’t in the first group so I had the inside scoop. Apparently most everyone had used cannabis gasp!!!!! The bottom line was yeah I did it and I won’t do it anymore. Cough cough. The reality was they didn’t want you having anything that someone could use against you to make you do something contrary to your commitment. Of course, I would never sell out my country. Then or now. Loyalty has its privileges. Funny, even with all that security clearance, I never really had any useful/sensitive knowledge of classified stuff other than the occasional shipment date. That’s all in the past, those facilities are totally gone.

[@tammypeterson2163]

Your comment about small departments on size fits over 95% of rural states like MT

[@fbi6540]

I use to work for a landscaping company when I was 16-17, the owner ended up getting into criminal activity which led me to quit, would this stop me from going into LE?

[@Bloody_Knuckles_Lou]

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

[@Nononoblot]

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

[@cinthiaflores77]

Thank you thank you thank you! My interview is next month and im freaking out haha 😭😭.

[@adrianr8527]

Cinthya Flores good luck! lmk how it goes

[@ayahkhan5825]

Cinthya Flores boi you look thirteen

[@cinthiaflores77]

Lawotton 890 ill take that as a compliment lol ill be 23 this year.

[@georgehdez836]

Cinthya Flores Good look with your interview, I'm currently in the Corrections Academy.

[@TheMancaveMMA]

Good luck. Be safe

[@Cris-pg3pe]

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

[@mattntsv4774]

Psych exam is up to about 1000 questions total now. Just took it about 3 months ago.

[@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!

[@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?

[@PushinBuddies]

I recommend doing the college. I jumped right in and observed my choice of departments were very limited. Ive worked in just two years and have earned my associates while working full time patrol. It’s a lot easier to get the degree or hours before jumping in.

[@jhonnylozadaa4025]

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

[@shanterivas4346]

Thank you 🙏🏼 for your Content

[@c59997]

Thank you for clearing this up cause I’m colorblind also I’ve been Going through the process of trying to become a traffic control officer and then I will try to take the civil service test to eventually become a police officer

[@c59997]

Update the medical center said I’m not physically fit because of my color blindness but I have the most common form of color blindness and I know that officers are color blind like 401 says here

[@treborironwolfe978]

It breaks my heart to hear you talk about the downside of small town agencies.. Alas, perhaps Mayberry only existed in a dream, a long long time ago.

[@jonspencer4767]

Paramedics and EMT-B are a good foundation as well

[@angiepayne9790]

I agree 100%. I'm a nurse...trauma operating room and trauma ER. If you can educate yourself. There's plenty of options for Grant's, scholarships. etc. It brings more money, better jobs and advancement in your field. I agree law enforcement is the same.

[@FullFitnessShorts]

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

[@vipermustang42]

Enjoy your weekend, be safe, and don't do drugs.

[@xxdeadlykidxx]

Here the written test come first if you pass that you go on the next day for a physical and lastly a psychological exam. I had 350-400 questions in psychological exams

[@tanner5209]

Smaller departments that are growing, a lot of small cities in Texas are booming right now meaning that if you join their department they will increase the size of the department which means they will add more positions which leads to more leadership billet opportunities. So small town departments aren't bad if they city is projected to grow.

[@kyledawson4535]

If I major in criminal justice and minor in emergency management and Homeland security will that help me? I am also a former Police Explorer sergeant and a cove vouonteer with my local cert team, the red cross, and central flroida emergency medical collation.

[@n.s.a1262]

In my state they require college for all agency's and departments

[@therealmccoy5595]

Just applied to the Gwinnett County Sheriffs Department. Passed the panel. Any suggestions?

[@zerious1016]

I already have my criminal justice degree, i also have I.T background since i was at the young age, but also took classes on I.T too. The problem with me is that I am lazy, i want to join LEO, but lazy to apply, nor exercise... not sure what should i do to shake that off and start applying while getting in shape.

[@Big_Panda_]

I am currently in the process to join the NYPD in July and yes the color blind test was not very fun lol. I never knew I have the color blind issue before lol. looking forward to the academy lol

[@rdrgz228]

If you don't pass for some small reason the first time, are you allowed to try again after some time? Or is it a one and done type of thing?

[@cavaughnhaynes76]

Ishihara test image was a literal shot in the dark for 401

[@240pixel]

So I want to become a cop but I am a naturalised citizen with military service experience in foreign military does that still counts?

[@Van_wints]

If someone has a few charges on their background are they immediately disqualified? If so are their any things they will waiver, for my lack of proper terminology, and still allow. If so what types of things aren't a big deal and what are absolute no nos?

[@CascadeDetergent]

Those caterpillars that live above you’re eyes look angry

[@munipicalwaste2140]

I think I'ma just go to the police academy after the air force so that when I apply, I already am ready to get hired and hit the streets. Thank you Officer401

[@mtgmystery777]

All very helpful info thank you darling.

[@neversleep8852]

Can't wait this is my new career

[@mohsanahmad8115]

I like this way better than the car videos

[@jonwinfield9193]

I'm currently a security guard in the Oklahoma city area and I'm trying to become a patrol officer. I was a troubled kid due to a horrible family life. None of my teachers liked me though I did fairly well in school as far a grades. Will their testimony to a police recruiter really kill my chances of become a police officer? I've never been in any legal trouble at all.

[@ProteinMonkey27]

I’m a student at USC and I am majoring in Sociology with a minor in Forensics and Criminality. The issue is, I’ve done adderall many times in the past (I don’t have a prescription). I used to take it to help me study (I take my academics very seriously). I never took it for recreational use. You guys think I’ll be disqualified for this ? Even if I’m honest with the department during the polygraph test? Then again, I do go to USC - one of the top/hardest schools in the state.

[@MPB059]

I got a degree in urban studies from VCU. I feel like that fits with law enforcement

[@fap861]

Please respond. What about a bs in administration of Justice? Is it as worthless as criminology

[@mikewells5940]

I believe yes the criminal justice degrees are a dime a dozen. But I think having a degree in general sticks you above the rest in my opinion. I’m 2 years in a crim degree and it’s very difficult, I would recommend to anyone getting a crim degree go to a school that at the end of the 4 years you have to go through academy.

[@pavelterentiev7546]

I have a question. I came from Russia 5 years ago and have served in the Marines for 4 years. Can I be an officer and give some kind of advantage what I served.

[@blackrm84]

Ive had 3 open heart surgeries but now im a 100% healthy even have a drs note saying im good to go I go to the gym 2/3 times a week im 34 now my surgeries were 3 days old 3months old 9 yrs old and nothing ever since and ive got no criminal background history could I still try and join the police force

[@Dennis-pl9di]

I think it depends on where you live. In California, if the issue was fixed and it doesn't restrict you then you can join.

[@skeeter2809]

wow I'm surprised you did the vid within 2-4 hours cause just earlier you ask for suggestions and now hear a new vid

[@JT_foodreview2024]

my friend Kyle Augello asked me to check out your KZbin channel. I did and subscribed

[@dennisdamenace.8181]

I'm gonna open a coffee and donut shop nextdoor to the police station😆

[@captainjosh3819]

Hiring process for Ohio State Highway Patrol if anyone is interested. 1. Written/ Physical (Same day) The written test was 40 questions. I believe you needed a 75 (30 out of 40) to move on to the Physical. Physical was A Body Fat check, Push Ups, Set ups and a 1.5 Mile run (Times required vary based on your age and gender) 2. Submitting an eye and hearing exam to OHSP. This needs to be done by you and comes out of your pocket. 3. Polygraph, for me it was graded on the spot however they do send it up to columbus for a final review and approval. 4. BackGround Investigation. You will be assigned a BI and he/she will sit you down and go over anything that raises concerns on your polygraph and ask you some questions regarding your past. 5. Home interview with your BI. Your BI will sit you down with your family or whoever you live with and will go over some stuff about the job and any questions you or your family may have. 6. Receiving approval. One you reach this step you are on the home stretch you are now waiting for an academy class to start and for you to be selected. You will have a orientation day around 4 weeks prior to entering the academy where you will take a psychological test and retake the physical you took in step one, both need to be passed in order to go into the academy. 7. Academy 24-26 weeks in Columbus Ohio, you spend Monday-Friday at the academy and you are released on the weekends. 8. FTO program which is a two Month program where you will spend time with two seperate FTO's.

[@mandrid0097]

I usually tell people that ask about college degree to pick something the you may have to fall back on in case you either don't make it or some where down the line you get injured and can no police again. Good video.

[@bienwise8569]

So, My Polygraph Is This Thursday, I've Already Completed Everything Else You've Mentioned, Including My Job Offer Letter And Academy Orientation/Start Date. Is It Safe To Say That I'm Pretty Much In Even Though The Order Of Things Are Different.?

[@Ct-ml2ug]

What’s the percentage of people that actually get hired?

[@benmcintire314]

Your the reason I went to become a cop because of you thank you

[@santamuertehouston6127]

Like will that effect him in signing up and all that.? If any one can help

[@lugia233]

I'm getting my fish and wildlife conservation degree and am gonna try becoming a fish and game officer

[@mohamedgad613]

God bless

[@xStr8UPDoPex]

Im on my last semester getting a bachelors in criminal justice :(

[@debbie7991]

What sort of questions do they ask on the polygraph test?

[@WhatLCSays]

It depends on the department you apply with but usually it's no more than 10 questions--with 3 of them being control questions and the others asking about things from your background packet.

[@coltonmonroe7975]

Officer 401 you should do a video about how do police officer and game wardens get A lawn

[@turboninja92]

Hey Officer401, thanks for your videos, I'm probably a little older than your usual audience; and as a person who wanted be a LEO: I wish I ran into you channel earlier. I unfortunately lost interest in this field, do to the fact, of me putting way too much effort into my college course: while others didn't. I just wish more LEOs' were as transparent, and as friendly, as you are; so thank you. Have you had any dealings with the Naval Criminal Investigation Service? It's where I wanted to work. (Edited: due to spelling errors)

[@jdmcarlover3025]

Sir, Have you done a British Police Department Versus American Police? Thanks For reading

[@qxAPOLLOxp]

I've been through 3 jobs that I did not stay at for more than a week each, reason I kept leaving was just the mental state I was in after losing my home and my parents separating. I had no motivation and was severely depressed. I have been working undertable at my local hockey rink for the past year and a half, but that is my only real work experience. My dream has always been to become an AZ State Trooper but I'm very worried about losing that opportunity due to my past employment experiences. I'm 18 now, and I really want to become what I've always dreamed of, am I still eligible?

[@michaelriker5130]

I want to be a State Trooper for Missouri

[@AmberM911]

how do you get sponsored to the police acedemy?

[@johndough1356]

Would they really speak with all my old teachers? There is an absolute shit ton, my parents moved around and i went to 5 high schools decent grades but still

[@punahelelny96792]

I just got hired and picked up my academy uniform today for me I'd say easiest part was the polygraph...... hardest was definitely the interview with the psych doc .... you just never know with the psychologist...... total time frame for conditional offer to firm offer was about 4-5 months so not too long .... compared to the year horror stories for some people

[@jsx8760]

This comment was 3 years ago so chances are you may or may not see this , but what’s the polygraph part like - what is asked

[@punahelelny96792]

@@jsx8760 simple they just ask y questions about ur background…. Done 2 polygraphs both were similar and passed both …. Don’t overthink it …. It’s a piece of cake

[@silentman1547964]

I just submitted my PHS for my local PD

[@BigLoganM]

So if I were to get a bachelors in Biology and maybe minor in criminal justice, would that be a good idea?

[@Canakar360]

Make a video of policing in Canada

[@AnTiCs53]

I took my polygraph early March, but I haven't heard any results from my background investigator. However, last week, my friend (he is in law enforcement already) told me that he received a call from my background investigator asking about me (reference check). Did I fail the polygraph? Or is my background investigator still working on going through my reference list? Also, all my friends recently received an email from my background investigator to fill out a questionnaire about me. I'm so lost... Should I contact my background investigator or just wait?

[@FCPaco1989]

Like officer401 touched on unfortunately when applying for government jobs we're on government time which can be slow paced. When applying to bigger PD's with a larger pool of applicants the wait time can be even slower. There's really no set time on how long the application process takes especially the background portion. I took my poly in late Feb. and I'm still waiting. I wouldn't panic just yet. If you'd like you could contact your BI to check on your app status, but like officer401 said don't keep contacting them over and over. I know multiple people including my cousin who got hired last year to a big PD who were in the process for 2-3 years. A lot of times no news is good news.

[@AnTiCs53]

Fransheik Thank you for your response, brother. It definitely put my mind at ease. I just can't help but prepare for the worst, y'know? Thanks again!

[@sebastiantiainen2749]

Great video as always! I want nothing more than to become a first responder (except maybe military) and there's nothing in the civilian life that interest me as much, but my chances of becoming a first responder are slim (still going to try my best). But yes it sucks...

[@Golden910]

Thank you sir. I subscribed I'm a little older now but I'm still going to college. I want to do psychology in a minor in forensic science if I can. I'm going to try to be a cop and also go to school but I do see how hard it's going to be

[@alexrose4866]

So I have a interview coming up in the next week with my background investigator. I don’t have the money right now to buy an entire business. I bought dress shoes pants and shirt with a tie. Would that be enough? Or is that under dressing

[@kylefratto4778]

How "bad" is your vision alloud to be? And can u wear eyeglasses instead of contacts?

[@mattsitsback]

I like the longer videos!

[@Famousgeo]

When I graduate I want to go into the military and if I like it I’ll stay but if I feel like leaving depending on my mos I’ll do something like that as a civilian or Im gonna become a cop🤟🏾 btw I’m a junior in high school any thoughts on my plan it would be greatly appreciated!

[@angiepayne9790]

Sorry I recalled the question. I watched a computer/laptop video of yours. Oddly a former friend ask to store items in my storage. Weights and such. I recently discovered an old police computer in my storage and details of cases, arrests, etc. What can I do with it so its properly destroyed or take it to the Precinct I know it came from? The precinct is riddled with dishonest people who take part in an array of legal activities. But I don't want to keep it. So Officer 401....what's the best method of removing it from my posession?

[@oceansailing7726]

MMPI... test is so fun.. love it..

[@nathanwait6101]

Would you recommend starting as a deputy sheriff? Or is that even an option?

[@Sho-np2qz]

applying lapd next week for the express exam, i cant find any information for the express exam