Since I "on-ramped" back to work and uprooted my family to move to Phoenix, my husband has been staying home with the kids. Oh, so convenient and easy for me! However, it will be short lived. After 8 years of ups and downs in the construction industry Neil wants to try for a career in law enforcement. I am wondering if any of you have husbands, fathers, friends, etc. who are in law enforcement in the valley that could give me some advice to share with Neil about the interview process? He has a physical fitness test coming up with both Scottsdale and Phoenix Police in the next couple of weeks.
Susan & Neil Hampton have three spectacular children, Alexander, Isabel and David, plus one amazing teenager, Eric. Susan does community outreach for arizonamoms.com.
“In the spring, at the end of the day, you should smell like dirt.” - Margaret Atwood
My husband just passed the
My husband just passed the written and physical test. He had to run 1 1/2 mile in 15 minutes, and do 18 push-ups in 1 minute and 31 sit ups in 1 minute. I know another father that failed by 3 seconds in the 1 1/2 mile and needed a few more push-ups to pass. You can retest after a week I believe for the physical. Its still a long process. After the physical test, they will ask him about 20 pages of questions. Then after that, he will do his polygraph test. What I hear, you still need to find other temporary employment because it takes so long to get into the academy.
Good Luck!
One Happy Mom in Arizona.
Good for your husband. What
Good for your husband. What a noble career. I had my brother in law try out and he didn't make it through the physical part. Certain amount of sit-ups, push ups, and running a mile within a certain amount. I want to say maybe 10 minutes, but don't quote me. The hard part is getting through the backround check. They do have boot camps for people trying out. Might want to look it up online I can't remember where I saw it or ask someone at the police station non-emergency line or at the academy.
Lisa - Mom to her spunky little Scarlette
Almost all the departments
Almost all the departments out here are hiring. Phx has a ton of positons open and they are even giving a sign on bonus.
He needs to start running and get into shape if he has not already. Also with Scottsdale I think you need a degree.
I was hired on with Phx a long time ago when I was really young, but it did not work out.
This may sound cheesy but he needs to watch COPS to find out how officers react in certain situations. This helped me. He will need to pass an oral board, and they will give him situational questions. Most people fail at this stage, so he basically needs to remember that officer safety is paramount, and domestic violence is the most dangerous situation.
DD 3 years old EDD #2 C/S sched for 6/9/08.
Thanks much for all the
Thanks much for all the tips. Funny, he just recently started watching COPS because it was more interesting than ever now that he decided to pursue this. He has one more week to get in shape, hopefully that will be enough! Thanks again.
Susan & Neil Hampton have three spectacular children, Alexander, Isabel and David, plus one amazing teenager, Eric. Susan does community outreach for arizonamoms.com.
“In the spring, at the end of the day, you should smell like dirt.” - Margaret Atwood
I can tell you exactly what
I can tell you exactly what to expect since I graduated from the Arizona Law Enforcement Academy myself in 2006. That's where he will be going if he passes the following:
Written test (some officers retest this Post exam numerous times. It just depends how badly you want the job.
Physical test: he needs to be in shape before he goes to ALEA. otherwise his odds of dropping out are high.
Medical:
Psychological:
Pollygraph:
Oral Board Interview: This was the toughest in my opinion.
Best advice I can give you is: Don't lie about anything. Be honest.
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oh yeah, only about 1% of the human population is fit enough for the occupation. And many graduates are not in that 1%. The valley agencies are pushing thru recruits like hot cakes. Getting accepted is half the battle. Once in ALEA, you're at risk for quitting or getting fired. Once on the street, you're at risk of quitting or getting fired or SUED. Additional training of about six months is required by the department before he goes solo. Oh, there's too much to write about. Don't even get me started on the health factors and family risks....
Plus you need seniority to work the day shift. He'll be working nights for a couple of years.
...but you retire 20 years after your hire date! it's great pay. It's a rewarding job only if your heart is 110% in it.