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Unregistered · 04-13-2016, 03:24 PM

Originally Posted by Unregistered

I myself am a female, LEO certified, certified crossfit instructor, have a Bachelor's, working on my Master'suite. I have excellent credit, employment and references. Bilingual (Hispanic). Last traffic infraction was over 10 years ago. Unfortunately I wasn't even given a chance to do Psych/Medical and I recently received the "thank you.... but no thank you letter". Guess like you said, you either have to blow, know someone within the dept, or be black. I myself will continue doing it the honest way. Good luck to everyone.

Keep at it and don't give up! Impressive resume/background! A lot of other department's are hiring... if I was certified I would be applying pretty much everywhere since they hiring everywhere! Again good luck! May I ask what college you get certified from? I'm almost done with my bachelor's looking to self-sponsor! You have all my respect!!! Too bad they didn't give you a chance! Their loss!

Unregistered · 04-13-2016, 03:30 PM

Originally Posted by Unregistered

I received the same one and it mentioned that those who are in the selection process to disregard it. That means myself any many other that are waiting for the psych and medical have to ignore this email. Seems like they are never going to call us....

I apologize I don't understand... they send the email and then they told you to disregard that email for the PHQ? I too waiting for that email... February applicant. Any idea if they are giving up on us? or was it a mistake? Because I'm also in the process waiting for the next step. Maybe they have enough applicants? Jeez! I hope that's not the case!!!

Unregistered · 04-13-2016, 09:40 PM

Originally Posted by Unregistered

I apologize I don't understand... they send the email and then they told you to disregard that email for the PHQ? I too waiting for that email... February applicant. Any idea if they are giving up on us? or was it a mistake? Because I'm also in the process waiting for the next step. Maybe they have enough applicants? Jeez! I hope that's not the case!!!

All I can tell you is not to put all your eggs in on basket and apply to other departments. This police process is harsh. I graduated the academy in May 2015 and I still haven't find a department to hire me. I guess i'm not on the friends and family plan...LOL

Unregistered · 04-13-2016, 09:51 PM

Originally Posted by Unregistered

All I can tell you is not to put all your eggs in on basket and apply to other departments. This police process is harsh. I graduated the academy in May 2015 and I still haven't find a department to hire me. I guess i'm not on the friends and family plan...LOL

You still haven't find? Your kidding?

Unregistered · 04-13-2016, 10:06 PM

Ladies and gentlemen,
Relax, this department had over 100 people retiring last month and this month combined (could be more) this department will continue to hire because it needs the people. Right now there are 3 police classes going through the academy. 2 BLE classes and 1 CTA class.
For sure there will be another BLE class this april, and maybe another CTA class.
While you may think that isn't that much,all those classes equal up to almost 100 people altogether.

They also train corrections there and that's more classrooms taken, and they have to keep rooms open for other departments (police,military,FBI and more)

They are probably waiting for those classes to graduate before putting more in.

Good luck to all and hope to see you around soon .

Unregistered · 04-13-2016, 11:27 PM

Originally Posted by Unregistered

All I can tell you is not to put all your eggs in on basket and apply to other departments. This police process is harsh. I graduated the academy in May 2015 and I still haven't find a department to hire me. I guess i'm not on the friends and family plan...LOL

I think your best bet if possible is to find a department where you can volunteer either as a reserve officer to keep your certification active or just as a regular volunteer helping out and that will give you the opportunity to network and let them see the real you and not just someone off the streets they don't know. The smaller the department the better that's according to a good law enforcement friend of mine who got hired that way and later transfered to a bigger department. Some people get lucky and get hired without the struggle of needing to network... good luck and don't give up!

Unregistered · 04-14-2016, 12:05 AM

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Keep at it and don't give up! Impressive resume/background! A lot of other department's are hiring... if I was certified I would be applying pretty much everywhere since they hiring everywhere! Again good luck! May I ask what college you get certified from? I'm almost done with my bachelor's looking to self-sponsor! You have all my respect!!! Too bad they didn't give you a chance! Their loss!

Thank you for your kind words, I appreciate it! I did the Miami Dade College Academy, it's about $7,000.
Not sure how much Broward College is but they are now accepting Self sponsored individuals.

Good Luck!