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Post subject: Navcop  Posted: Sat 09 Dec 2006 08:57 |
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I would like to know from our friend, why is he leaving the service, under what conditions, honorable, other than honorabel? what is his current MOS, how old are you? how long have you been in the military? what branch of the military are you leaving? and last but not least, why do you want to do this kind of work?
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navcop
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Post subject: Sure.... Posted: Sat 09 Dec 2006 09:52 |
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I will be leaving the Navy with an honorable discharge. I am leaving because (1) my wife doesn't want me to stay in and (2) I don't want to stay in. I am a rated Master-At-Arms (Military Police), 21 years old but will be 23 when I get out, and will have 5 years of service. Of those five, three will be law enforcement and two will be detention (Club GITMO). I have been interested in BE/FR since I was a kid. Not really sure what it is, I just seem to be drawn to it.
Please, I can understand any suspicions professional BEA/FRAs may have about a new person asking a lot of questions. I have read the horror stories and understand the liabilities. If you would like further information as to how you can contact me and better verifiy who I am, PM me and I will be more than happy to provide you with information within reason.
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navcop
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Post subject: Another question... Posted: Sat 09 Dec 2006 10:54 |
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Another question just popped in to my head;
Do legitimate enforcement/recovery companies actively recruit?
I have every intention of attending a reputable training academy in addition to a home training course and I am curious to know if there are companies that "head hunt" at these places?
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Will companies contact you if you send a resume to them. I imagine it can be somewhat difficult to distinguish from somebody who truely wants to do this job as a professional and someone that just wants to "tac out" and kick doors in.
I imagine law enforcement and military experience are highly valued in this industry. I am hoping the two combined (in addition to my time spent working detention), coupled with reputable training and licensing will be major selling point for me.
I wouldn't even mind relocation to the LA area if that is where the business is. At least as a start.
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Steve_Hedrick
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Post subject: Posted: Sat 09 Dec 2006 14:10 |
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NavCop;
1st: THANK YOU for your service to our Country! You all have done so much, for so little.
2nd: This is a very tough Biz to break into. There is no retirement plan, no paid medical benifits, etc. It is only my opinion, but with you coming out of the military, you should consider a career in law enforcement. Something with a steady pay check to support your family. Then once you have some "real life" experience under your belt and know the "system", you can decide if the "private sector" is right for you.
_________________ Steve Hedrick
Hedrick & Associates INVESTIGATIVE GROUP
Nederland, TX
TX PI LIC #A-09665
(409) 284-1895
http://360.yahoo.com/ftachaser357
"For every DEFENDANT that fails to appear in Court, there is a VICTIM seeking Justice"
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Post subject: Posted: Sat 09 Dec 2006 14:29 |
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You should look into Steve's advice. Consider being an LEO first. Heck here in CA almost all LE agencies are hiring and will be for the next 3 - 4 years. Average pay $60K to start.
If not, start off as a bail agent. You can still chase down your own skips and you will be learning the "whole" business. Plus, if you do it right you can make a steady income as a bail agent.
Good luck!
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navcop
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Post subject: Thanks.... Posted: Sat 09 Dec 2006 18:10 |
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Thanks for all the advice. I really appriciate the information on this site. I have been planning on applying to a few agency as a back up in the event I just can't get into BE/FR. I am taking the NYPD Police Officer Exam in February and plan on applying to LAPD, LVMPD, and DCMPD as well. I want to work in a big city to get a true taste of the streets. Anyway, thanks again for the information.
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Post subject: Posted: Sun 10 Dec 2006 09:19 |
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Steve said it best, it is very hard to support a family in this line of work and Law Enforcement with your background would be a great place to start and as he said also we do appreciate your service to our country.
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Post subject: Posted: Sun 10 Dec 2006 12:57 |
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Forget all the advice here... STAY IN THE NAVY!
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Lance Allen Wilkinson
Recoveries by L.A.W.
Serving since 1984
“What is sought is found... what is overlooked escapes” (Oedipus Rex)
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Post subject: good bea area Posted: Mon 11 Dec 2006 06:20 |
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as far as regions or ao gos no such thing as best--each area has good and bad points--ie north new england (mass, nh , vt, me)all have a roro or court sponsered bail program(most people get ror bail in these states)also a sparse population density and low bail amounts -average bail around 1500.00--mass very bea unfriendly rest good
if you really want to do this populated areas are your only way to go -higher crime rates-more people-high bail---problems more beas more sleezy bondsmen
as said by many before get into law enforcement when you retire you can do this--or stay in the service
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