Does anyone have advice on going county sheriff's dept after honorable eas / know how to use the gi bill for the academy?

2019-12-03T14:40:03-05:00

I'm considering going county sheriff's when I eas 1 year from now but I can't go to trs until 5 months before the end of my contract due to udp is there anything I can do to help myself in the future?

Response by LTC Eugene Chu made Dec 3 at 2019 2:42 PM

2019-12-03T14:42:36-05:00

Go to county website and do research. There should be somebody from the local government who can act as a liaison to guide you.

Consider taking college courses and staying physically fit. Most LE prefer recruits with previous credit and don't become out of shape before their PT test

Response by PO1 H Gene Lawrence made Dec 3 at 2019 2:42 PM

2019-12-03T14:42:56-05:00

Going to the academy in most states is paid for by the respective departments. Start applying now because it takes awhile. Let the agency you’re interested in know your situation.

Response by MAJ Byron Oyler made Dec 3 at 2019 2:44 PM

2019-12-03T14:44:03-05:00

Is how you wrote the question your standard written communication? If so, I would enroll in English 101 at your local college. A part of being successful in law enforcement is to be able to write reports. I really do not understand much of what you wrote and I am not trying to be mean but provide meaningful advice.

Response by SPC Angela Burnham made Dec 3 at 2019 3:38 PM

2019-12-03T15:38:38-05:00

LCpl Private RallyPoint Member absolutely! Look into good colleges in your area and start applying, if you intend on moving then you can probably just go into a local college as a non-matriculated student to get basic courses and electives done by the time you get out. I believe you can apply for GI BIll benefits before you get out if you're close to completing your first term of active service, that should cover the cost of the college classes. In the meantime, register for selective service exams and find out what departments are hiring.

Response by MSG Danny Mathers made Dec 3 at 2019 4:03 PM

2019-12-03T16:03:57-05:00

In North Carolina you can take the certification course in Lumberton at the community college. However, it does not guarantee you a job but they will help. Some of the Sheriff Departments want recruits that go through the academy in Elizabethtown. The other advise given on this forum is excellent.

Response by SFC Michael Hasbun made Dec 3 at 2019 4:29 PM

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