Pursuing Law Enforcement

[DavidWOwens]

I have been dreaming about a possible career in Law Enforcement, however throughy current career I have managed to run up about $2500 in bills a month, any suggestions from current or retired Law Enforcement would be much appreciated

 

[RedTape]

I'm not exactly sure I understand your question. Are you asking can you afford $2500 a month on a LE salary? Probably not at starting pay/at a smaller department.

 

[DavidWOwens]

I'm not exactly sure I understand your question. Are you asking can you afford $2500 a month on a LE salary? Probably not at starting pay/at a smaller department.

That is what I am asking, Thank You, should have clarified better

 

[OKIE-CARBINE]

might make it as a highway patrolman. they are enrolling for the next class.

 

[Fyrtwuck]

Law Enforcement Jobs are low pay for the most part. If you expect to make a good living with the opportunities for overtime, rank advancement, benefits, insurance and extra security type jobs. You'll have to go to a bigger department like OCPD.

 

[DavidWOwens]

might make it as a highway patrolman. they are enrolling for the next class.

And there's another thing, no college hrs

 

[Fyrtwuck]

might make it as a highway patrolman. they are enrolling for the next class.

OHP is a good job too, but their biggest downsides are that they can move you anywhere in the state they want to and pay increases have to be approved by the State Legislature.

 

[Tin Star Firearms]

Stillwater just finished a hiring effort. Another one is possibly starting soon and you can check the City of Stillwater website for openings. No college required.

Your monthly debt load is formidable but not impossible. Maybe work down that load to make it easier for you to accept entry level pay.

 

[DavidWOwens]

OHP is a good job too, but their biggest downsides are that they can move you anywhere in the state they want to and pay increases have to be approved by the State Legislature.

Would it be advised to get some college hrs out of the way? I'm 24 so i have some time before i age out

 

[DavidWOwens]

Anybody know anything about the COPS program @ OSUOKC