Just been wandering lately

[Birdieboy]

So for a while now I have really been thinking about career opitons. So I wanted to know what are your guys jobs or for the younger ones like me what you want to be. To start off I really want to be a police officer in a canine unit ( a cop with a awesome dog) I have watched slot of videos and read and it sounds like it is an awesome thing. I can help the community with a dog lol so what are you or what do you want to be ?

 

[Birdieboy]

I also kinda want to be a poet. I am taking a poetry class in school and slot of my friends( and not so friends) have told me I am pretty good.

 

[HRH Di]

The biggest thing to remember is just because you want to do it today, you may not want to do it in 10 years from now. See if your city has a "ride along" program. You may be able to shadow someone.

If I could change to any other career now, I'd go to culinary school, nursing school or get my massage therapy certification.

 

[jew1187]

The biggest thing to remember is just because you want to do it today, you may not want to do it in 10 years from now. See if your city has a "ride along" program. You may be able to shadow someone.

If I could change to any other career now, I'd go to culinary school, nursing school or get my massage therapy certification.

I have to agree here entirely. Go get a degree in something and then continue your school career. Don't leave yourself stranded with solely one job that you may end up being really unhappy with.

Currently I am going to school to become a Spanish teacher; I will continue my schooling in many other languages as well. But I am also taking side classes to become a mechanic as most of the cars I have owned have needed some work. I have found that I love being a mechanic, or just working on cars.

Point being: Don't leave yourself SOL with little to no options. Keep your education up and never stop learning. At fifty-five-years of age my mom is still going to college to better herself. And being a student always has its benefits.

 

[gopack041]

I'm currently applying to the Raleigh police dept. My suggestion would be go to college and study something besides criminology/criminal justice. These are great programs but they don't give you much to fall back on.

As far as the K-9 unit goes, keep in mind that you will probably have to spend 6-10 years on patrol before you get this assignment. This is one of the most competitive and sought after units. But of course, whatever you do, just don't give up. I've worked with the K-9 unit some and its amazing how trained those dogs are. I would love to be in that position one day.

 

[Ratzy]

I want to be an avian vet. And I don't think that will chnage anytime soon.

 

[mtdoramike]

I'm a retired cop. I retired as Lieutenant over road patrol and part of my duties was to over see the daily operations of the patrol division as well as property/evidence, disptach/communications, crime watch programs, special events and yes, the canine unit as well as horse/mounted patrol. I wore many hats over the years from dispatcher, crime scene investigator, criminal investigator, acting chief on numerous occasions and so on.

I hated the mounted patrol unit, great for public relations, but a nightmare to manage. But I LOVED the canine patrol. That was a very productive unit from narcotics to tracking & apprehension.

OK, first off, get yourself a minimum of an ascociates degree in criminal justice, then search out a local law enforcement agency to sponsor you through a police acadamy.

Secondly, the EASIEST way to get into any canine division is to purchase your own dog, and then go to canine school with it ON YOUR OWN. This will cost you better than $1000.00 for the dog and another $1000-$2000.00 for the training. This alone will be monumental in getting a job with any agency as an officer and also as a canine handler. Why you ask, because this saves the department THOUSANDS of dollars that they don't have to ask the city council or the county commissioners for. You have to realize that most canines only last for a period of 5-6 years on the beat before they are retired and once retired they usually wind up being given to their handlers to care for.

I wish you well in choosing which ever field you wish to pursue, but law enforcement is a noble field and canine patrol is one of the elite.


Mike

 

[Ozzy]

I am a 2nd grade teacher but I am back in school for a year getting my masters. I changed my mind many times and it took my 6 years to get my bachelors!

When I was young I also wanted to be a K9 cop but as I got older it just didnt seem like the best choice. I still wanted to work closely with a dog to help the community so I became certified in search and rescue with my dog. I get a sense of satisfaction from doing this and no longer wonder about what my life would be like as a K9 officer. Keep your mind open to different things!

 

[Birdieboy]

"Secondly, the EASIEST way to get into any canine division is to purchase your own dog, and then go to canine school with it ON YOUR OWN. This will cost you better than $1000.00 for the dog and another $1000-$2000.00 for the training. This alone will be monumental in getting a job with any agency as an officer and also as a canine handler. Why you ask, because this saves the department THOUSANDS of dollars that they don't have to ask the city council or the county commissioners for. You have to realize that most canines only last for a period of 5-6 years on the beat before they are retired and once retired they usually wind up being given to their handlers to care for."

What would happen if you buy your own dog get it trainedand then they just don't except you for the unit?