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Expert: - 8/4/2007


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Hi, my name is Chris I am a sophmore in college. I am majoring in Finance and minoring in Criminal Justice. I so far have a GPA of 3.9 and I am in very good physical shape. I have a perfect background and just two traffic violations (not DWI or DUI). I would really like to become an officer in the Federal Law rather than State Law. Could you please give me any information on my chances of becoming a federal agent. Thanks

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Chris,

Thanks for the question.

Your credentials that you have shared are good, but mere physical conditioning and good grades are not the only thing that will be checked for a federal law enforcement position. However, it is a good start.

A thorough background check will be conducted on you. A thorough credit check will be done, family and friends will be checked. Basically, you will be placed under a microscope anywhere from 3-9 months while your background is being investigated.

You can also expect a psychological examination, polygraph examination and medical examination.

Hope this helps out.

Good luck and best wishes!

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South Carolina general law enforcement career information. South Carolina Criminal & Traffic Laws. Field Training Manager, Court Systems, Police Recruiting & Hiring, Personnel/Employee Evaluations, Non-Lethal Weapons & Use of Force.

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Retired after 24-1/2 years experience as a Municipal Police Officer. 19 years as a Sergeant. I guest instructed at the State of South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy. I am a Community Policing Instructor, Field Training Officer, Instructor-Trainer in the Monadnock Expandable/PR-24 Batons, Defensive Tactics Instructor, Law Enforcement Driving Instructor, O.C. Spray Instructor, Taser Instructor, and liaison for State Accreditation Standards. I also serve as an Adjunct Instructor for Park University, where I teach in the Criminal Justice Administration Degree Program.I am currently Director of Security for a major hospital system in South Carolina.

Organizations
South Carolina Law Enforcement Officer's Association.

Education/Credentials
South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy
Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice Administration, Park University.
Master of Arts Degree in Management, Webster University.
Master of Arts Degree in Human Resources Development, Webster University.

Datamaster Operator, Monadnock PR-24/M.E.B. Instructor-Trainer, Defensive Tactics Instructor, Field Training Manager, Certified Basic Investigator, Certified in Homicide Investigations.


Awards and Honors
Beaufort County, South Carolina, Police Officer of the Year, 1990.

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