Researching Changing Career Field to Govt.

[Irving]

Also it is good to hear some others out there, have once or are having the same thoughts as I.

I've got a BA in Economics and printed off the FBI physical requirements list off their website to train with. When I applied with Jeffco I did 55 push-ups, 50 sit-ups, and ran the 1.5 mile in 10 minutes. I was also practicing the 300 meter sprint and I think got my lowest time to 49 seconds. I never applied to the FBI because I didn't really feel like I had anything to offer them and had a general lack of confidence. I went ahead and assumed that I was not what they are looking for and opted not to waste their time.

I'm in a similar mind set as you, in that I want to serve my country (and not for some boyhood fantasy of ultimate glory and choking enemy soldiers with my bare hands either), but I have a budding family that is too fragile to handle my deployment, or a move out of town. In fact, last week, I nearly started an identical thread, only geared more towards reserves. Again, good luck.

[SA Friday]

You are young enough. Get a degree completed and apply. Considering your background, I would recommend computer security systems (or something similar). The cyber crimes sections of many Fed LE dept's are small and growing. Cyber crimes crosses every aspect of LE. I never left a computer behind from a search regardless of the crime, and regularly grabbed one of the geek squad before heading out on a search. There was always evidence in that magical box.

[Ranger353]

I've got a BA in Economics and printed off the FBI physical requirements list off their website to train with. When I applied with Jeffco I did 55 push-ups, 50 sit-ups, and ran the 1.5 mile in 10 minutes. I was also practicing the 300 meter sprint and I think got my lowest time to 49 seconds. I never applied to the FBI because I didn't really feel like I had anything to offer them and had a general lack of confidence. I went ahead and assumed that I was not what they are looking for and opted not to waste their time.

I'm in a similar mind set as you, in that I want to serve my country (and not for some boyhood fantasy of ultimate glory and choking enemy soldiers with my bare hands either), but I have a budding family that is too fragile to handle my deployment, or a move out of town. In fact, last week, I nearly started an identical thread, only geared more towards reserves. Again, good luck.

You should have applied, they probably would have taken you.

As for the military and families, back in 1983 I was newly married and was concerned about an upcoming deployment. In fact I think I saw my wife a total of 3 months combined that year. But, she coped and we got through it. Looking back now, I think the homecomings were worth it.

[gnihcraes]

look into Probation positions. Juvenile or Adult Probation, you can help people get back on track. State jobs are in a crunch though right now, budgets are a mess. It will be a year or more before they start hiring again, but there are many positions in waiting across the state in all jurisdictions.

[Irving]

look into Probation positions. Juvenile or Adult Probation, you can help people get back on track. State jobs are in a crunch though right now, budgets are a mess. It will be a year or more before they start hiring again, but there are many positions in waiting across the state in all jurisdictions.

I talked to a probation officer when I was more interested in law enforcement, and he recommended the same thing.

[Ranger353]

I think the title is Community Parole Officer, they are listed as peace officers in the state statutes and are employed by the Dept. of Corrections. I think they may be hiring because the DOC has their own budget.

[sniper7]

Hi – This thread is mainly going to be calling out to any of you might have previous or current knowledge and experience in Govt. jobs that might be able to give me helpful info, food for thought, etc. Maybe one day meet for lunch or coffee and further discuss my options or a plan of action to get from point A to point Z.

Please though keep in mind that I really don’t want to hear any nay say’ers or pessimistic comments. I am a doer, I am a go getter and don’t believe that nothing is out of reach. Especially since that is how I got my current job. J I am just looking for positive, honest, helpful advice and guidance.

Back on point, I currently work as a Project/Program Manager at a corporation doing something I enjoy for the most part. I do find that I don’t feel completely satisfied. I feel like there is still a need or hole in the fulfillment of my life for doing something worth while. I want to know that at my funeral I have a short or long list of things I did to better the greater good over a single wealthy CEO. I am going to be honest though, I am a picky individual so I understand I am limiting my options but still believe there is a position out there that will be a good fit for me. I don’t really want to walk away from a good career that I mostly enjoy for something much worse.

I want to make the jump to a government / federal law enforcement type of job if possible. Being that I don’t have LE or Military experience I understand the fact that it’s a long shot. But hey, being that I still have a job, I have time on my side to keep going for long shots, while starting to stack the deck to make it less of a long shot.

So to the point, I am looking for help in finding positions and job titles that those of you on the inside may be aware of that exist, but that on the outside, may not have high enough visibility for me to know they exist. I provide a list below of the types of things I am looking for:

• Govt. Job
• Taking action, to resolve issues or prevent issues to help people or save people.
• Something that doesn’t require relocating. I have a nice home and all my family here in the Denver Area.
• I don’t mind traveling a bit as I am single but am not going to sell my home or move out of it.
• I am not positive but leaning away from a street officer because I don’t think solving petty disputes, DV, and things like that aren’t for the greater good. If someone wants to argue with someone else about something like who owns a coffee pot or something is dumb.

To help draw a better picture, I have an example or two that some friends gave me of types of things I think I would enjoy. I’d list more but that is why I am posting this thread. I don’t know what exists out there.

·Federal Air marshal
·Maybe a US Marshal
·Maybe a field Project manager or something for security or something?
·I am computer/tech savvy so maybe something that is a hybrid of computer crap and field work?


Sorry this wasn’t written out as well as I had hoped while thinking about it over the past week. That’s what I get for trying to pound this out real quick while at work.

Being that some on here like their anonymity, I understand that you may prefer a PM or email off of the board. I also understand that you may not be willing to tell me who you work for or what you do. Honestly that is fine by me, It may not matter much what you do as much as it matters what your advice and suggestions are. J

Cheers.

I do know federal air marshal is a relatively boring job. you do get cool training though and could be a good lead to future .gov jobs. you will spend some time away from home.
you will not get paid all that much.
while on the job your ass is going to hurt from sitting in tight airplane seats next to fat people. you will also be bored as very very little happens.

I might have a link to a security job but it is up in ft. collins. not sure if it has been filled yet. supposed to talk with that guy today and I will post back with info.

[Irving]

I figure you'd get a lot of reading done being an air marshal. Isn't that job all but extinct though?

[KFinn]

Think this may help me at all since nothing in my personal situation hasn't changed in the last few weeks?

http://abcnews.go.com/Blotter/air-ma...9493323&page=1

[KFinn]

Again I understand that generally yes, it is an elite job. Boring, yes. Cool training, yes.

But it is a federal job to get a foot in the door right?