Jobs for Veterans in Law Enforcement

Myself, I had a smooth transition to civilian police work. If you are interested in a career in law enforcement take the next step. Educate yourself on the many types of police work. I and my brothers, and a cousin or two, have worked everything from Big City to rural small town. They all offer different opportunities. I worked patrol in Portland, OR; Florence on the coast, followed by Eugene, and finally Milton-Freewater and Pendleton. All required different skills/abilities.

One thing you must do. Write, Write, Write and more Writing. Cop work is 10% action and 90% writing. I went back to college just for those skills (On my days off and free time) . It paid off landing me the best job of my career as a Major Crimes Detective in Eastern Oregon.

Do not fear this job. Like the military you will One of a Few with the skill and opportunity. Wish I could do it again. If you need any info give me a shout out on facebook.

I transitioned into corrections. The first agency was with Texas Department of Criminal Justice and worked with them for four and half years. Then on to the Federal Bureau of Prisons for twenty two years. I was able to buy back my three years of active duty with the army, so I retired with 25 years of federal service.

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