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[Che762x39]

I understand....as an Infantry Marine of 12 years, with numerous ...

At least I can say that I have better qualifications than a college "english major" with a piece of paper saying he can write!

Preaching to the choir, indeed.

Are you better than a ANGLICO Major? Or a Force Recon GySgt retiring with 20 years in? You will be writing everyday for 25 years, no free ride in law enforcement. Finish your 20 and then apply unless HYT is going to happen. Read the other threads, an Air Winger thinks he is more qualified than you. Do you know how many Captains and Lieutenants are applying for the same job you are?

[Samuelx]

It's great that you can kick ash and take names. The majority of my best partners have been prior military. That being said, you still have to be well rounded. You can't do this job with just a hammer... It's easy to compare yourself to some sissy la la, how about comparing yourself to those candidates who have the same or similar training and experience but who also have an excellent command of spoken and written English? Good luck testing, it will be good to have what you have to offer out there...

[Ashgrove07]

I understand....as an Infantry Marine of 12 years, with numerous combat tours, CQB, PSD, and other instructor duties, LEO is where I can use my skills...I am positive that my expertise may be beneficial to any department... At least I can say that I have better qualifications than a college "english major" with a piece of paper saying he can write!
Who would you rather have your back? Me, who has been there and done as a combat vet, or someone who believes that Call of Duty during his or her college career gave them a good understanding of what they will be facing? Can you answer that question truthfully... I am good at what I do...besides, spell check, and grammar check for APA can help with my writing....that's easy! Not hesitating under fire, or having the courage to run towards gun shots....not going to learn that in any classroom... Just FYI

Wow! Sir by all means you dont sound cocky at all! Based on my training and experience....Lol. I've been with LASD for 7 years now, just letting you know that the person with that "english major" you're refering is gonna get that promotion, and will make a better impression during hiring time than those without a college degree, look at smaller agencies (Fullerton, Orange, Irvine, santa monica etc....I have buddies there, they look for people preferably with a degee). Your special forces training are respected and valuable in LE, but get hired first, do your time, set a goal, and be HUMBLE!

[vflores915]

Didn't mean to come out all cocky guys....just felt attacked by Che762x39.... It is just frustrating how many applicants are just....not what you expect to see out there....I tested along with guys showing up in hoodies, sandals, shorts, t-shirts, extremely obese, etc....it is just crappy that someone like that is considered more qualified based on a written exam....

[BoJackUSMC]

Didn't mean to come out all cocky guys....just felt attacked by Che762x39.... It is just frustrating how many applicants are just....not what you expect to see out there....I tested along with guys showing up in hoodies, sandals, shorts, t-shirts, extremely obese, etc....it is just crappy that someone like that is considered more qualified based on a written exam....

Not to sound like jack *****, but if you are having difficult time passing your written test than this career might not be the best for you. You will be writing a lot in this career. You could either lose your job or keep your job base on your report writing skill. Good luck.

[Tallship]

BoJack is correct. We just had a new deputy kicked down to corrections because he was taking too long writing his reports.

[Che762x39]

Didn't mean to come out all cocky guys....just felt attacked by Che762x39.... It is just frustrating how many applicants are just....not what you expect to see out there....I tested along with guys showing up in hoodies, sandals, shorts, t-shirts, extremely obese, etc....it is just crappy that someone like that is considered more qualified based on a written exam....

No harm, no foul. People are unemployed and everyone thinks they can be a cop. Torrance Fire needs firemen and they only took applications for one day and only the first 1000 applications.

CHP took 10,000 applications in January for 100 positions.

[Che762x39]

BoJack is correct. We just had a new deputy kicked down to corrections because he was taking too long writing his reports.

Roger that. I had a trainee who could do 30 pullups and run 1 1/2 miles in 8:00 but I terminated his employment because a simple BFMV report can not take nine hours to do.

[vflores915]

No harm, no foul. People are unemployed and everyone thinks they can be a cop. Torrance Fire needs firemen and they only took applications for one day and only the first 1000 applications.

CHP took 10,000 applications in January for 100 positions.

I understand where you are coming from. I have taken a few college courses in order to improve on my writing skills. I agree that many people decide to go the LEO route simply because there is hiring being done. Like most of us military guys, we don't like to give up....that was the purpose of this thread...to seek advice on how to improve on what I am lacking.

[Samuelx]

Try googling "high school english worksheets" or "high school english topics" and see where your areas of lesser strength are...

[CBR_rider]

If you are struggling in the writing department, why don't you enroll in some kind of writing class(es) through a local adult school or junior college? Some colleges will even let you attend a small number of courses for free (but you don't get official credit/won't be turning in assignments unless professor agrees to do you a favor).

[vflores915]

If you are struggling in the writing department, why don't you enroll in some kind of writing class(es) through a local adult school or junior college? Some colleges will even let you attend a small number of courses for free (but you don't get official credit/won't be turning in assignments unless professor agrees to do you a favor).

Already finished 2 college courses since April...I did great, and learned a lot.
Thanks for the suggestion

[Che762x39]

I understand where you are coming from. I have taken a few college courses in order to improve on my writing skills. I agree that many people decide to go the LEO route simply because there is hiring being done. Like most of us military guys, we don't like to give up....that was the purpose of this thread...to seek advice on how to improve on what I am lacking.

Roger that sir. I just posted San Bernardino PD is taking applications on July 1 only.

Good luck and do us proud, Semper Fi

[StraightShot04]

Damn! By your standards, a person like me has no chance of employment. No military background, still needing to further my college education. Lets hope hard work and persistence pays off. Although I have passed the written, I guess I'll find out when I graduate the academy next July. I'm sure they have a study guide. Run through it on a nightly basis as well as before the exam. I'm sure you'll get the idea of what the exam is about and should be able to pass it.

Good luck, and don't give up.

[vflores915]

Passed it with an 82 score