I am writing in response to your recent job posting for entry level Firefighter, for the City of Providence. I have recently graduated from Penn Foster with a Diploma in Fire Science Administration, and feel that with my knowledge and education makes me an excellent candidate for the position. As stated in the job posting, this position is responsible for: emergency medical care, fire suppression duties and any other needs of the public. As a teenager I was interested in the fire service, joining as a volunteer recruit. Having volunteered for many years on the fire department has developed my knowledge and skills. Attending Penn Foster has helped me develop the skills that are necessary to become a Firefighter. Along with the skills acquired from everyday life and coursework through Penn Foster, I am a very hard worker; I have a team oriented work ethic; I work well under pressure; and I have great communication skills. If given an opportunity, I know that you won’t be disappointed. I know that I would be a very valuable employee with the Providence Fire Department.…
The United States of America is full of many cultures, languages, and heritage. With many citizens’ ancestors originating from other countries, it is no wonder that almost every language has made it into America. Law enforcement can be delayed by these languages, though. Officers can benefit from being bilingual, but that is not the reality for most departments.…
Since I was a young, I have always wanted to work in the field of law enforcement. As I grew up, I got into an explorer's post and began exploring the field. Following numerous ride alongs and training related to the field, I knew that this was the job that I wanted to do. I gave myself the long-term goal of getting a job as a police officer. In order for me to achieve this goal, I knew that I would have to become certified through the law enforcement academy. This is the primary reason to why I am applying to the academy, However, there are a few other reasons to me wanting to go through this process. One of the reasons is to learn how to be the best the best police officer I can be. I have heard many positive things about Fox Valley Tech’s…
Drug Enforcement Administration Special Agent play an important role leading drug enforcement agents to investigate Drug Bust violations of federal law that involve controlled substances, illegal drugs, and drug abuse. For over 40 years the Drug Enforcement Administration Of the DEA, has been the federal government's greatest weapon in the fight against the illegal drug trade. Many DEA Agents, deals with drug smuggling drug crimes and the use of drugs . The Career of A Drug Enforcement agent deals with drug bust, drug smuggling ,and drug use.…
I interested in hearing more about this position, and more specifics regarding its requirements. I am considering whether this would be an appropriate application of my expertise and experience, which would still allow pursuit of my long-term professional volunteer commitments.…
I have been working with children in various settings for years. My experience ranges from child care to substance abuse case management services at ages 3-19. The most relatable experience I have to this job opening is currently working as a substance abuse case manager for adolescents. As a case manager I frequently collaborate with the Department of Juvenile Services (court judges, probation officers, diversion workers, Family in Need of Services workers and the Louisiana Department of Child and Family…
There are a number of professions in the field of criminal justice. These professions include probation officer, public safety dispatcher, and juvenile detention officer. Many professions in the field of criminal justice are associated with helping people. Professionals in this field help to keep society safe from those who commit crimes while helping criminals readjust in society. The responsibilities of these professionals include the apprehension and punishment of criminals, protection of the innocent, the fair treatment of the offender, as well as preserving the integrity of the criminal justice system. This system includes the police, courts and corrections. Criminal justice refers to the aspect of social justice that concern violation of the criminal law. (Schmalleger, 2011 pg. 14)…
i. My Thesis is that with a solid/honest paying job, a police officer is set with a solid salary and benefits that will help him after he retires.…
Well in college you never really know what you really want to do yet unless you're really determined on what you want to do, with college students changing their major about every other day, my future career that I have decided to do in the future hasn't been fully decided so I have had different changes in my major in the past few months. They have been from Graphic Design to Criminal Justice to Cyber Security but the career that I chose to do this my life about is Criminal Justice, in this career the Criminal Justice system has to deal with a lot of stuff that has to do with Psychology with these characteristics being such as psycho-dynamic, cognitive, behavioral, intelligence and personality.…
Should Police have to have higher education than most citizens they face on a day to day basis?I say yes and here are some reasons. Police Education has been long since debated in the United States . Law Enforcement must be the one who are properly educated if they are the ones who make sure that laws and rules are being followed . Serves as the It will serve as guide in police professionalism . Education in our policemen is very important with how they perform their duties and responsibilities…
Regardless of who you are, any human being may be persuaded, even those who consider themselves an expert in a particular field. Often police officers have a confidence or feeling of imperviousness, especially those who have been in law enforcement for longer periods of time, within an organization. This confidence, on one hand, can keep an edge that is required in a line of work such as law enforcement. On the other hand, this confidence comes with a healthy dose of invulnerability, or the feeling of being able to see through rhetoric, persuasion, influence, or any type of tactic used to convince, as transparent. This is a handy skill when talking to deceptive people. The truth of the matter is, even those who deal with deception on a daily…
I have had an interest in this position for a long time and have worked in similar fields like security. With my past experience, moral sense of right and wrong and admiration for this line of work, I believe I’d be a perfect fit and excellent addition to any correction institution.…
The debate on the value of higher education for police officers continues to be one of the most persistent and pervasive issues in policing. Although there are several different interpretations of what constitutes a professional police officer there appears to be a consensus about the need for professionalism in policing. Researchers have attempted to measure performance through such variables as officer attitude, discretion, ethics, cynicism, decision-making, and use of deadly force. Despite the different measures of performance used, several studies have reported a positive relationship between educations and "job performance" found that college-educated officers consistently received higher performance ratings from supervisors. College education police officers have a positive effect on academy performance and career advancement and have a positive relationship between educational levels and officer promotions.…
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As an adult I would want to pursue a profession in criminal justice. I haven’t made up my mind on whether I want to be a criminal investigator or a lawyer. In order for me to determine what is the best choice for me I have to determine reason I have chosen these careers as options, what I have to do in order to reach my goal and the positive and negatives of the professions.…