John Douglas's Guide to Landing a Career in

The ultimate insider's guide to pursuing a career in one of the hottest, fastest-growing career sectors in America In a departure from his usual edge-of-the-seat coverage, New York Times bestselling author and legendary FBI profiler John Douglas draws on his 25 years of experience to offer this unique career guide. Written for those interested in pursuing a career in law enforcement but unsure which agency is right for them, John Douglas's Guide to Landing a Career in Law Enforcement is a treasure trove of insider information and step-by-step instructions that arms you with: A comprehensive overview of law enforcement agencies and career opportunities- from park ranger to air marshal to NSA code cracker Guidance on finding and winning the ideal job in law enforcement Work sheets, checklists, and self-evaluations Websites, contact information, study guides, and other valuable resources

John Douglas, Ed.D., is one of the most respected lawmen in the world and has tracked down some of the most notorious and sadistic killers of our time. He is also the author of six bestselling books recounting his adventures in the FBI and one other career guide. He is the author of the New York Times-bestselling Mindhunter and Journey into Darkness.

Acknowledgments

xiii

America Needs Your Help

xv

Introduction

xvii

Part One: GETTING STARTED

1

(58)

Chapter 1 PERSONAL ASSESSMENT

3

(20)

The Truth

4

(2)

Strengths and Weaknesses

6

(1)

Personality

7

(2)

Goals

9

(2)

Intangibles: What Are They Looking For?

11

(9)

Equal Opportunity

20

(3)

Chapter 2 CIVIL RIGHTS: THE BILL OF RIGHTS AND MIRANDA

23

(6)

Bill of Rights

24

(2)

Miranda

26

(3)

Chapter 3 PREPARE YOURSELF

29

(16)

Oral Interviews

29

(3)

Written Tests

32

(3)

Physical Fitness or Physical Abilities Test/Medical Examination

35

(2)

Psychological Test

37

(1)

Background Check

38

(1)

Polygraph Examination

39

(1)

Criminal Records

40

(1)

Disqualifying Convictions

41

(1)

Other Disqualifiers

42

(3)

Chapter 4 ASSOCIATED CAREERS IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE

45

(8)

Examiners and Experts: The Crime Scene to the Laboratory

46

(1)

Forensic Scientists

47

(1)

Coroner's or Medical Examiner's Office

48

(1)

Sketch Artists

49

(1)

Polygraph Examiners

50

(1)

Probation and Parole Officers

50

(1)

Other Careers in Criminal Justice

51

(2)

Chapter 5 LAW ENFORCEMENT CODE OF CONDUCT

53

(6)

Law Enforcement Code of Conduct

54

(5)

Part Two: OPPORTUNITIES AT THE LOCAL LEVEL

59

(52)

Chapter 6 GENERAL INFORMATION

61

(4)

Minimum/Maximum Age

62

(1)

Educational Requirements

62

(1)

Categorical Preference

63

(1)

Salary and Benefits

63

(2)

Chapter 7 JOB DESCRIPTIONS

65

(6)

Patrol Officers

65

(1)

Traffic Officers

66

(1)

Detectives

66

(1)

Correctional Officers/Detention Officers

67

(1)

Specialized Units and Assignments

68

(1)

Municipal and County Departments

68

(3)

Chapter 8 REPRESENTATIVE DEPARTMENTS

71

(40)

Boston Police Department

73

(7)

Columbus Police Department

80

(6)

Albuquerque Police Department

86

(6)

Bozeman Police Department

92

(3)

Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department

95

(6)

Nassau County Police Department

101

(5)

Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office

106

(5)

Part Three: OPPORTUNITIES AT THE STATE LEVEL

111

(30)

Chapter 9 GENERAL INFORMATION

113

(2)

Chapter 10 JOB DESCRIPTIONS

115

(2)

Highway Patrol Officer or State Trooper

115

(1)

Correctional Officer

116

(1)

Special Agent/Investigator

116

(1)

Chapter 11 REPRESENTATIVE AGENCIES

117

(24)

Oklahoma Highway Patrol

118

(5)

Oregon Department of Corrections

123

(3)

North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation

126

(5)

Texas Troopers

131

(5)

Texas Rangers

136

(5)

Part Four: OPPORTUNITIES AT THE FEDERAL LEVEL

141

(126)

Chapter 12 GENERAL INFORMATION

143

(8)

Working for the Federal Government

143

(3)

The Office of Personnel Management

146

(1)

USAJOBS

146

(2)

Minimum/Maximum Ages

148

(1)

Veterans

148

(1)

Women

149

(1)

Minorities

149

(1)

Noncitizens and Federal Employment

150

(1)

Chapter 13 FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT CAREERS BY DEPARTMENT

151

(116)

USDA Forest Service Law Enforcement and Investigations

153

(4)

Pentagon Force Protection Agency

157

(2)

National Institutes of Health Police Branch

159

(4)

Department of Homeland Security

163

(4)

Federal Law Enforcement Training Center

167

(4)

Customs and Border Protection

171

(5)

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement

176

(7)

Office of Inspector General

183

(2)

U.S. Secret Service

185

(7)

National Park Service

192

(6)

Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives

198

(6)

Drug Enforcement Agency

204

(7)

Federal Bureau of Investigation

211

(12)

Federal Bureau of Prisons

223

(5)

U.S. Marshals Service

228

(10)

Naval Criminal Investigative Service

238

(6)

Bureau of Diplomatic Security

244

(4)

Internal Revenue Service Criminal Investigation

248

(4)

U.S. Mint Police

252

(3)

United States Capitol Police

255

(3)

United States Postal Inspection Service

258

(6)

Office of Security and Law Enforcement

264

(3)

Appendix A: ALBUQUERQUE (NEW MEXICO) POLICE DEPARTMENT CADET WRITTEN ENTRANCE EXAMINATION

267

(12)

Section 1: Overview

268

(1)

Section 2: General Instructions

269

(1)

Section 3: Observation and Recall Cognitive Abilities

270

(3)

Section 4: Personal Maturity and Integrity

273

(1)

Section 5: Technical Skills

274

(1)

Section 6: Written and Oral Communications

275

(4)

Appendix B: AUSTIN (TEXAS) POLICE DEPARTMENT APPLICANT INFORMATION PACKET

279

(8)

Shotgun

280

(1)

Handgun Trigger Squeeze and Direction Control

280

(1)

Driver/Vehicle Compatibility

280

(1)

1½ mile run

280

(1)

Obstacle Course

281

(1)

The Importance of Core Fitness Components to the Physical Examination

281

(2)

Test Preparation

283

(1)

Description of the Obstacle Course

283

(1)

Criteria for Passing the Exam

284

(1)

Test Components

284

(3)

Appendix C: COLUMBUS (GEORGIA) POLICE DEPARTMENT APPLICANT BACKGROUND BOOKLET

287

(20)

Personal Data

289

(1)

Family History

290

(1)

Residences

291

(1)

Education

291

(2)

Employment History

293

(3)

Financial

296

(1)

Military

297

(2)

Illegal Drugs

299

(2)

Criminal Activity

301

(6)

Index

307

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John Douglas's Guide to Landing a Career in Law Enforcement

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