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Where to look for jobs in law enforcement/homeland security?
Hi. College grad in New York, B.A. in Mid-East Studies and Poli Sci, 3.5 GPA. No criminal record. Looking for something entry level in law enforcement, to no avail. Aced the NYPD exam a year and a half ago, but still in line to even begin the hiring process. Took the city's "Special Officer" Exam (for security jobs not covered by the NYPD) when it was last offered in April. No local agencies seem to be hiring, and as much as I keep reading about how desperate the federal government is to fill law enforcement and security jobs, there never almost seem to be any entry level openings, not on USAjobs, nor on the sites of excepted service agencies.
Tried USAjobs, tried officer.com, tried The Blue Line, and all that. And still nothing. The news reports all say that these jobs are on the rise, but despite searching high and low, I can't see them. At least not in the Northeast. At the moment, the military is not a viable option.
Any advice or suggestions? Places I might have overlooked? Routes to law enforcement careers that don't involve sending my resume into some internet black hole?
Not interested in paying for "police training." An employer pays you, not the other way around.
Lucky: A school counselor WOULD be a good idea, were I still in school, but as I mentioned, I am a graduate. I'm thinking of going back for my masters just so I can land an internship! (A lot of federal internships are only open to students.)
Other guy: I explicitly mentioned USAjobs in my question. I check USAjobs every day. You answer is of absolutely no help. Please read the question before answering next time.
4 Answers
- 1 decade agoFavorite Answer
I'm right there with you on being frustrated with USAjobs. Try the National Park Service and Forest service too. Or state/local parks for park officer jobs. Don't know if parks would interest you, but it is a fun and interesting career. Also...there's always Border Patrol and Customs, and TSA. I got a job as a Corrections Officer at my local jail. It's a good place to start, if you can find any available positions. Good luck!
- GIOSTORMUSNLv 51 decade ago
you could try www.usajobs.gov it's the official site for Federal Agencies to post jobs. IF you want law enforcement in the advanced search put series code 0083. If you are a veteran with veteran preference click on the yes at the bottom before you do the search.
Source(s): http://www.usajobs.gov/ - 1 decade ago
its tuff right night will all the state and local governments trying to cut budges, my agency has been laying off the junior guys.
- Anonymous1 decade ago
You should ask your school counselor since they will give you a advice better than all of us.
