How are my chances joining a Police department.

[perseveringapplicant]

Columbo, why on earth would seeking employment as a security guard be a bad thing? I think it's the best job a student can get if they have serious aspirations for a career in law enforcement. Security work is undoubtedly a GOOD stepping stone -- or a step in the right direction...

In fact, I spoke with a local chief policing recruiter and although he mentioned that not all security work is looked upon favourably -- specific reference to infrastructure security -- he did, however, specifically note that security work that entails any engagement with public as a good to thing to have for job experience.

[mack_silent]

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[meathead1]

Get a job doing customer service. That would be far and above working as a security guard for experience.

[goaliegibson]

Canucks fans need not apply.

[Redfields Apprentice]

Get a job doing customer service. That would be far and above working as a security guard for experience.

This. You will learn far more about my job working the courtesy desk at Wall-Mart than you EVER will as a security guard. I can teach a chimp handcuffing or any other thing you would learn as a security guard.

You are more likely to have negative police interactions as a security guard or worse yet an LPO. There's an LPO in my Area that wants to be a cop, and NEVER will because of her brutal work as an LPO.

[el_prez]

You could always asks recruiter what you think might help you.

I also believe Edmonton police has a section on their recruiting site that outlines things than people in high school should do to be competitive in the application process.