What are the Federal Law Enforcement / Defense agencies looking for in their applicants?

....I am a retired police officer. I retired as a sergeant, after 29 years, from a very large department, about 12,000 officers. I was a patrol officer for 4 years in a very diverse area.

I was a tactical officer in the high rise project areas of my city. We called it vertical patrol in that we walked the the stairways of the high rises most of the time. I did that for 5 years and was promoted by test to detective.

I worked violent crime (homicide, sex, officer involved shootings, robbery, kidnapping, serious non property incidents) for 11 years until I was promoted to sergeant. I worked as a street supervisor, a bicycle patrol supervisor and a desk sergeant/watch commander. During my time as a tactical officer and a detective I was a unit representative for the police union.

I have a B. A in English and an M.S. In Law Enforcement Administration....

It is crucial to get your degree. That is first and foremost. Also, I would say go active duty but reserves looks good as well.

When you do get into school, join organizations (fraternities don't look that great on an application) that will make you look responsible. Best of luck to you.

The Army Reserve will get you veterans Status on a test. Next goal is to be the highest GPA possible you can get. See: fbi.gov.

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