Will working as a security guard or any security job give me a little more pull for police officer?

Not To Serious

I don't see why not look at it this way security guards is what cops become when they get fired.

aaron

never

Undecided

I suppose that it couldn't hurt but you really need to take a police officer training course before anybody will hire you. Make sure it is one that is recognized by at least your county sheriffs dept. Better yet..call them and ask them who does there training for new officers. If it is good enough for your sheriff dept I'm sure all the municipalities in the county accept it.

oh no you di'int

not really unless you are Homeland security,,,,most guards are wanne be police officers that never couldve made it.

Justin C

Very Little. I have a few buddies that used to work with Echo and one of them is a correctional officer for a county jail. Being a security guard doesn't give you actual protect and serve experience. Not like a cop anyway. It still helps a little.

goldendragon346

Nope, not at all does it help.

la la

no...... unless ur an armed security guard other wise u just a rent a cop

hillbilly

In the present day of terrorists, etc., I'd say all of the police departments (sheriff, state, federal, and city) require all applicants to pass rigorous physical and mental tests and receive several months of training in law enforcement practices, etc. before they actually are put 'on the job'. Of course, they pay you while in school. When I was a deputy sheriff, all I needed was to apply and know how to take and classify fingerprints because that was to be my job, as booking officer, but I wound up being the radio dispatcher instead. I was "broken in" by having to direct the rescue of victims in an air liner crash the first few weeks after I was deputized. Only a few were killed in the crash, as luck would have it, thank goodness! Good luck.

aaroncis

Actually being a security guard may make it harder...

Shawn B

Security and law enforcement are two entirely different worlds. I wouldn't say it would give you "pull" because police recruiters know that: 1) In the security industry, there are plenty of idiots and "wannabe cops" that they would never, ever hire; and 2) They are going to have to give you the same amount of training to get you certified as a police officer anyway.

However, law enforcement agencies are looking for people with a clean background that can handle responsibility. If you get a good formal security job and make the most of it, it can be a good way to get some experience that you can put down on your application to help show you are this kind of person. Probably much quicker (and easier) than in most other jobs.

Mommy~to~be~#2_3_4

id think so

Larry H

wanting to fulfill the power trip without the education huh? hail to the king. A class in administration of justice might help a little more.

CooRay

It shouldn't hurt you. Depending on the state, there should be a private law enforcement course you can take if you cant get on with a major department. These academies usually require a sponsoring agency which are usually easy to come by. Try calling around to smaller departments, they are normally exited to help you to start your career. The only drawback to going this route would be that all of the expense (tuition, and books) falls on you, and you must have a good criminal record (no class b misdemeanors or above)

goforit

Only the fact you havent got a Police Record? Theres a lot more to being a Police Officer.

LEO53

Not really. The two are completely different and real cops dont like to be compared in any way to a security guard.

Cookie Monster

ummm yea but u will be ade fun of for being a rent-a-cop

Don't do it

Security is a shit field to work in, matter fact there is a documentary coming out on it http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RbxUxOSnKdo&feature=mh_lolz&list=LLs5JP3_pFWbQ

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