Recommendations for a Police Board?

[OneGuy67]

Go onto their website and learn about the department, structure, chief, etc. Then be prepared to be asked why you want to be a police officer and what have you done to prepare yourself.

This. Also, be able to articulate why you wish to work for them specifically. Use examples such as discussing one or more of their policing programs and the impact you've seen with them where you live, the desire to assist your neighbors, etc. You need to personalize it and get them to feel as though you understand their agency and how they do things and you want to be a part of it. They are going to see a lot of people in the next few days and they are all going to say the same thing and answer the questions in the same way. You need to stand above them. Everyone coming in for an interview wants to be a cop; some want to work for them, some just want a cop job and the Springs is hiring. You need to bring to the table a very detailed and dedicated reason as to why they should consider you over all these other people and you can do that with knowledge of their department, how you could fit into the department, what programs you are excited about, how you are going to make their department better with your hiring. Don't use SWAT or tactical as a reason; use cornerstone programs like their policing practices (what philosophy does the chief embrace?), their outreach to minorities, seniors or children, crime prevention programs, etc.

[colo-pr]

This. Also, be able to articulate why you wish to work for them specifically. Use examples such as discussing one or more of their policing programs and the impact you've seen with them where you live, the desire to assist your neighbors, etc. You need to personalize it and get them to feel as though you understand their agency and how they do things and you want to be a part of it. They are going to see a lot of people in the next few days and they are all going to say the same thing and answer the questions in the same way. You need to stand above them. Everyone coming in for an interview wants to be a cop; some want to work for them, some just want a cop job and the Springs is hiring. You need to bring to the table a very detailed and dedicated reason as to why they should consider you over all these other people and you can do that with knowledge of their department, how you could fit into the department, what programs you are excited about, how you are going to make their department better with your hiring. Don't use SWAT or tactical as a reason; use cornerstone programs like their policing practices (what philosophy does the chief embrace?), their outreach to minorities, seniors or children, crime prevention programs, etc.

Thanks a lot, I need to digging more about policies and departments because don't found anything yet

[Richard K]

Before I retired I was chairman of our hiring board for several years. I can tell you what NOT to say when asked why you want to be in law enforcement. "I want to carry a gun and kill people" or "I want to be a sniper on your SWAT team" You'll be immediately eliminated. The trite respsonse, which seldom comes accross as being genuine is "I want to help people". A more acceptable response would be "I've always admired those in law enforcement and have always desired to be in such a noble occupation and I believe I can make a difference in society"

[Kmanbay]

Before I retired I was chairman of our hiring board for several years. I can tell you what NOT to say when asked why you want to be in law enforcement. "I want to carry a gun and kill people" or "I want to be a sniper on your SWAT team" You'll be immediately eliminated. The trite respsonse, which seldom comes accross as being genuine is "I want to help people". A more acceptable response would be "I've always admired those in law enforcement and have always desired to be in such a noble occupation and I believe I can make a difference in society"

Richard, very good advice

[colo-pr]

Before I retired I was chairman of our hiring board for several years. I can tell you what NOT to say when asked why you want to be in law enforcement. "I want to carry a gun and kill people" or "I want to be a sniper on your SWAT team" You'll be immediately eliminated. The trite respsonse, which seldom comes accross as being genuine is "I want to help people". A more acceptable response would be "I've always admired those in law enforcement and have always desired to be in such a noble occupation and I believe I can make a difference in society"

I responded something like this because honestly is true: "I want to help to maintain Colorado Springs as same or better safe place that I found when move here looking for a safe and nice place to live.

Is completely true.

Really people say "I want to carry a gun and kill people"???? No kidding, of course this is a reason not only for eliminate the person, is also to send it to a psiquiatric hospital rush. I think that I'm mentally prepared to kill someone if need to do it BUT i will use all of my non lethal resources first.

[Flatline]

Really people say "I want to carry a gun and kill people"???? No kidding, of course this is a reason not only for eliminate the person, is also to send it to a psiquiatric hospital rush. I think that I'm mentally prepared to kill someone if need to do it BUT i will use all of my non lethal resources first.

Some people want to get into emergency services for all the wrong reasons. One guy from AMR told me that he wanted to be a EMT because he always wanted to drive something with lights and sirens. I wasn't surprised that someone would think that, but I was shocked that someone would say that.

[T-Giv]

Some people want to get into emergency services for all the wrong reasons. One guy from AMR told me that he wanted to be a EMT because he always wanted to drive something with lights and sirens. I wasn't surprised that someone would think that, but I was shocked that someone would say that.

That's like saying, "I want to be a Cop so I get free big gulps at the gas station!" Pretty funny shit right there.