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How can I get into SWAT/SRT unit without a military background ASAP or a SWAT academy that is open to the public?
I currently work at Fort Myer army base in Arlington,VA. My position is armed security. This has always been a dream of mine. I am in great physical shape and wish to pursue this carrier any information will be greatly appreciated (numbers,names,and locations anything) thank you
William:
Short answer? You can't. There are none. Noone 'starts out' in SWAT it requires years of regular police experience to get accepted into a SWAT team.
You might check USA jobs for federal departments in the area that are hiring, most of them have SRT/SWAT teams, including Fort Detrick which is near you. They are the exception to that rule, above. However, without prior military experience, your chances will be very slim indeed to get hired by the Federal Gov't.
Jason
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Jason Grabill
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General Maryland Law Enforcement, Maryland Law & Traffic Law, the Court System. How to start the process to become a Police Officer, different Police careers, the Interview process, General Police career questions
Experience
18 Years experience as a local and Federal Police officer. In addition to working "the road", I've worked as an Academy Instructor, Law Digest Compiler for Police Department, Community Policing coordinator, Department Gang officer, Bike Patrol Officer, and Advanced Accident Investigator. I've also served on the SWAT/SRT team, and currently work for the Department of Army Police (Federal Civilian) at Fort Detrick, Frederick Md, as a Sergeant. I'm Certified as a Police and Emergency Medical dispatcher through the National Academies of Emergency Dispatch.
Organizations
Police Marksman Association
Fraternal Order of Police
Education/Credentials
South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy
Prince Georges County Maryland Municipal Police Academy, Western Maryland Police Academy
Radar, Portable Breath Test, PR-24 Police Baton, ASP, Police Mountain Bike Certified. Maryland Police Training Commission Basic Instructor Certified.
CALEA Certified Field Training Officer (FTO), Advanced Criminal Investigator School, Advanced Crash Investigator School, National Academies of Emergency Dispatch Certified Emergency Police Dispatch, Emergency Medical Dispatch, Emergency Telecommunications Operator.
Awards and Honors
Police Officer of the Year, Prince Georges County Municipal Police Chiefs Association (1995).
City of District Heights Police Officer of the Year, 1995.
Distinguished Service Cross for Valor, 1995 (National Association Chiefs of Police).
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