Be a police officer. Work in law enforcement. Make a difference in your community. Wouldn't it be wonderful if you could start earning the salary you deserve right now? If you are interested in a career in law enforcement, this book was written specifically with you in mind. The vital information herein is rarely shared but absolutely necessary to adequately prepare you for a professional law enforcement career. This book was purposely written for college and high school students who are contemplating a career in law enforcement. It is essential for the many military veterans returning to civilian life or, for that matter, any working person who wants to "make a difference." Look inside, read a few pages. I hope you will be inspired to move forward and accomplish your career goals. Learn to be like water flowing over a rock, instead of always swimming upstream. All references to police are, for the most part, interchangeable with corrections officers, probation, parole, etc. Consider only that we are getting on the same page, if you will, in terms of the references made to police in general. After years of diligent work experience, which included reviewing national law enforcement standards and challenges, here the discipline is pared down into a self-help book designed for aspiring law enforcement professionals to absolutely: 1. Save money and time; 2. Learn many of the unwritten and necessary requirements for the purpose of actually getting hired in a preferred position with a desirable agency; 3. Increase your individual knowledge base to become that worthy applicant through understanding the facets of the job, which includes identifying the characteristics, qualities, and requirements in detail before you apply. Consider this purchase your ultimate career conflict resolution management tool. Be confident that in acquiring this book you have made a worthwhile investment in your future. When, and if, you do move forward on this career path, congratulate yourself on what will no doubt be an exhilarating journey into a law enforcement career. We are definitely not going out of business, you know! And, law enforcement could really use your help, life experience and the commitment to public service. This is a career choice filled with rich, meaningful, and humbling experiences. Some of the most exceptional people in life work in law enforcement.
Jimmy MONK Trooper First Class with the State Police. Former Independent Trainer for The Fred Rogers Co: Connecting Cops & Kids. Current Municipal Police Officer's Education Training Commission - Pennsylvania Instructor. Current National Speakers Association member - Pittsburgh Chapter and 2014-2015 incoming Pittsburgh Chapter President. Former Pennsylvania Corrections Officer at the State Correctional Institution at Graterford which was then the 4th largest prison in the nation housing approximately 4,200 male inmates. Honorably Discharged U.S. Army Reserve Veteran E-5 Sergeant. Jimmy has been a State Trooper for over 18 years. He spent the over 5 years as a full time police academy instructor training hundreds of veteran Officers and approximately ten basic training classes. For almost 6 years prior to that working as a criminal investigator of major crimes such as homicides, rapes, and robbery. Jimmy was honorably discharged from the United States Army Reserves as an E-5 Sergeant; with service in Bosnia, Germany, and Japan. As a uniformed first responder in a Patrol capacity in five southwestern Pennsylvania counties; Jimmy has personally worked with at least fifty different law enforcement agencies for a large over 4,200 man department. Jimmy also has been an Instructor / Independent Trainer for One on One: Connecting Cops & Kids presented by The Fred Rogers Company as administered through a U.S. Department of Justice Community Oriented Policing Services federal grant. Jimmy conducted this training in West Palm Beach, FL; Albany, NY, & Memphis, TN as well as providing a brief overview in Bethesda, MD. In addition Jimmy is a certified Pennsylvania MPOETC Instructor in Pennsylvania where he routinely still instructs Police Academy Basic Training classes. Jimmy is a current member of the National Speakers Association and the incoming Pittsburgh Chapter President. Born and raised in the Valley of Steel in and around the City of Pittsburgh. Jimmy MONK is a man of character, conviction, personality and humility. With a background as the oldest of six, and the Father of two; Jimmy MONK has provided numerous speeches in both his professional and personal life. Jimmy MONK thrives when helping people and adapts very quickly to any audience. Provided with the moral character and pure focus on service with enough "clean" Humor to entertain any audience; and always offered in a spirit of sincerity to save you time, money and energy. www.jimmymonk.com
