How can I increase my chances of becoming a Massachusetts State trooper?
91423
College degree in criminal justice.  Volunteer as a reserve officer in your city/town/county.  No heavy drug use.  No criminal history.  Good physical shape.
201010
first no criminal record,a degree in criminal justice would better ur chances,check out ur local police dept. web page under jobs and see what they have
928341
I would say that it shouldn't be too difficult, especially if you have stayed out of trouble since your misdemeanor.\n\nInstead of answers, go talk to your local recruiters (ALL of them)\nDo NOT forget the Coast Guard, or your states national/air guard.\n\nGood Luck
1147623
What is the law issue? Why do you want a pardon?\nThe chances are slim that you will recieve a pardon on a legal issue. \nYour first step would be to contact the governers office in Madison. Im sure someone in an assisting position can help you further in pursuing that request. \nBut before doing so, make sure you have reasonable reason to submit a request for pardon. If you do not, they will laugh you right out of the capitol. \nIm from Wisconsin, in my opinion, Gov. Doyle needs to be replaced by Wisconsins true leader.....Former Gov. Tommy Thompson. \nGood luck, though.
708195
yes, talk to a recruiter and pick a job feild because local officers may have the atthority to temp. waive said violations, but it depends on the case,then keep your nose clean becase your past stays in your jacket,
466363
You can just go to the police station and ask. Or talk to one when they pull you over. \n My mother has been a cop for almost 23 yrs. When you reach 14 yrs of age you can become a Explore (which is like a cop in training)  I use to be one. This gives you the experience and the knowledge you need to become a cop. Just ask your local station if they have this program! (Explores program)       Most do! Good luck!
988573
Try your local dept. Your county sheriff usually has academies of their own as well as large city dept's. Some college in criminal justice will help.
1076506
try the military and go for being an MP or a SP
1118424
Join your local political party of choice, volunteer for a good few years, door knocking, talking to people, campaigning, getting known in your community. Then, ideally volunteer in an MP's office to see if you will like the job. Then work your way up, get some elected positions under your belt at local level...maybe become a local councillor. Attend lots of local-level party meetings and try and change things from the inside. Then eventually stand for a reasonably safe seat in your (ideally local) constituency, and hope for the best. Et viola!
553594
Yes, there are job openings for cadets out of high school. It requires among other things a "rigorous six (6) week cadet training program (both academic and physical in nature) at the Boston Police Academy." See job posting below.\n\nMost police departments prefer an Associates or Bachelors in Criminal Justice. These are normal college degrees, available at most state and community colleges.
139946
Best way is Military experience. Other ways include Military academies, Universities with Criminal Justice majors.
344408
Varies by state.  In MA, you have to get appointed; I believe it's the same in other states.  Call your governor's office; they'll tell you.
199264
Apply for as many as you can. The more you apply for, the more chances you have!
606626
contact the police patrolmans association about a ride along or a mentoring deal try to find a female officer to school you in what up its hard out there for a policeman or woman the union should hook you up
1064569
you need what is known as cleet certification. that is required by most law enforcement agencies as well as a clean record without felony convictions and the ability to perservere . and praying never hurts law enforcement is one field i will never go back inot to many crooked politics
846346
You should be over age 21, no record of domestic violence, no felonies, clean driving record, no assault convicitons. Have good eyesight and hearing. Ability to run, climb, etc. Weight in proportion to height. No psychiatric illness. Decent credit record. You can take criminal justice courses at college. You can contact the academy in the state you want to work in and ask about putting yourself through pre-service program (pay your own way to become POST certified). Being POST certified makes you a better hiring candidate.  Starting out as a dispatcher can be good (you'll become certified for that too). Dispatching isn't easy though, so don't think of it as "the bottom:".  It's high stress and you MUST be able to multi-task to a high degree. Otherwise you need to be able to keep your cool, handle stress and confrontation, deal with mess (dead bodies, feces, vomit, all that fun stuff) and have good common sense. POST stands for Peace Officers Standards and Training. There should be a POST in your state.  If you want to work and train in another state go to their POST website and academy website.  There are also pre-service programs for dispatchers.
696304
He can run for Massachusetts Senator, just change your last name to Kerry or Kennedy and your old police file will vanish and you can start anew...and in a position of power !\n\nI'm not sure they can ask you about misdemeanors, only felonies, and then only those felonies that were within the last 7 years.