John Douglas's Guide to landing a Career in Law Enforcement
John Douglas's Guide to landing a Career in Law Enforcement
ISBN: 9780071417174
作者: John Douglas
出版社: McGraw-Hill
出版年: 2004-09-01
页数: 325
定价: 144.1
装帧: Pap
内容简介
The ultimate insider’s guide to pursuing a career in one of the hottest, fastest-growing career sectors in America
In a departure from his usual edge-of-the-seat coverage, New York Times bestselling author and legendary FBI profiler John Douglas draws on his 25 years of experience to offer this unique career guide. Written for those interested in pursuing a career in law enforcement but unsure which agency is right for them, John Douglas’s Guide to Landing a Career in Law Enforcement is a treasure trove of insider information and step-by-step instructions that arms you with:
A comprehensive overview of law enforcement agencies and career opportunities— from park ranger to air marshal to NSA code cracker
Guidance on finding and winning the ideal job in law enforcement
Work sheets, checklists, and self-evaluations
Websites, contact information, study guides, and other valuable resources
Law enforcement is one of today's hottest growth careers. But with so many agencies and jobs to choose from, where do you start? In this comprehensive guide, bestselling author John Douglas taps his twenty-five years of law enforcement experience to help you find and land the perfect job for you. This book is your first step to an exciting, rewarding career that lets you make a difference in your community.
From beat cop to air marshal to FBI agent, Douglas details almost every position in every agency, giving you the information and tools you need to discover which job is right for you. Once you know where you're going, Douglas helps you get there with step-by-step guidance for excelling during interviews and tests. Full of inside information and helpful resources, this one-of-a-kind guide includes:
A complete overview of law enforcement agencies and job opportunities
Self-evaluation tests that match your personality with the ideal position
Salary and benefits information for various departments and agencies
Physical and psychological job requirements
Proven job-hunting tips and tactics
Web sites, contact numbers, study tips, and other helpful information