You are here:

Careers: Police/Foreign Law Enforcement Career

Advertisement

Expert: - 4/27/2011


Question
A pleasant day to you sir! I am a newly licensed criminologist in Philippines. I am looking forward to serve any Foreign Law Enforcement Agencies in Western Countries.

I am currently working as police beat reporter of a daily English newspaper in Davao City(southern part of Mindanao, Philippines)the Mindanao Times, working for about 4 years. I have also experienced 2-year police beat reporter of a local radio station here, the Radio Ukay.

I also practiced computer programming sir, can drive two to ten-wheeled vehicles and able to speak and understand five different local languages here and two foreign, the English and and a little bit of Chinese.

Sir, I will be very grateful if you could help find a list or just a job opportunity that does not require its country's citizenship during application. Sir, any government-owned agency will do, private detective agencies, a security firm of a private company, work regarding forensic.

Thank your in advance sir..
More power and Godbless!

Answer
Guy:

   Very impressive resume!   Alas, my only knowledge is of the US, and here you need a 'work permit' (also known as a 'Green card') to be employed by any agency or department, including security.

  You might consider some of the bigger US papers, such as the NYT, WaPo, LA Times, etc, who are always looking, as I understand it, for quality journalists with experience such as you have.    It may take some time but once they employ you, you might be able to get to the US through one of them, and then you can apply to various US law enforcement agencies.

  I wish I could be of more help but that's about the extent of what I know I'm afraid.

Jason

Careers: Police

All Answers

Answers by Expert:

Ask Experts

Volunteer

Jason Grabill

Expertise

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).

©2012 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company. All rights reserved.