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Dear Jason , I am currently in the Army and have been for three years. I am in a sniper section and a qualified sniper. I hold a shooter position and have two tours. Will this help me in any way to go to the civilian sector and get a job? I also have a secret clearance. How should I go about getting the civilian job? I know I should join the force/agency first and then apply or get invited to SWAT but will my time in service or current position save me any time or help me jump through some loops? Im an E4 and in very good shape, no prior charges worth anything and very good behind a rifle. If you can please help me out or at least point me in the right direction. Your help is apperciated.

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Daniel:

  It will certainly help you get 'in the door', but you'll still be required to be selected, and attend all the requisite schools that each state or agency requires.  Your training will help, but you'll still have to do what everyone else does.

Jason

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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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