Guide to Careers in Federal Law Enforcement : Profiles of 225 High-powered Positions and Surefire Tactics for Getting Hired - Softcover

Ackerman, Thomas H.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0967778905 ISBN 13: 9780967778907

Publisher: Hamilton Burrows Pr, 2001

Synopsis

This book is the most up-to-date and comprehensive source for federal law enforcement job-seekers available anywhere. It provides detailed profiles of 225 careers with more than 130 agencies, plus qualification requirements and training program descriptions; tips for navigating the federal personnel system, standing out from the crowd on application forms, and performing well during interviews; details on special hiring programs, including the four quickest ways to get hired; as well as on-line resources and many other features.

Unlike any other book, Guide to Careers in Federal Law Enforcement provides accurate and up-to-date information on 10 categories of positions, including: Criminal Investigators, Uniformed Law Enforcement Officers, Security Specialists, General and Compliance Investigators, Probation and Pretrial Services Officers, Law Enforcement Technicians and Specialists, Intelligence Specialists, Communications Technicians and Dispatchers, Compliance Inspectors and Specialists, and Correctional Personnel. Guide to Careers in Federal Law Enforcement is the ultimate resource for anyone who is serious about landing a career in the federal system.

About this title

About the Author:

Thomas Ackerman has spoken nationally and internationally at law enforcement training academies and conferences on law enforcement officer recruitment, selection, and training strategies, including the FBI National Academy, Swedish National Police College, and many universities. He has served as a Federal Agent, Police Officer, and Training Academy Instructor since 1980, and has published articles in leading law enforcement publications. He presently serves as Special Agent with a federal agency in Michigan, and as Adjunct Professor of Criminal Justice at Grand Valley State University.

Review:

...a fantastic source book for anyone who is seeking valid information on federal law enforcement positions. -- Journal of the American Society of Law Enforcement Trainers

This book explains virtually ... in order to master the often complicated process of obtaining a position in federal law enforcement. -- "The Eighteen Eleven" (Journal of the Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association)

This book is easy to use and understand, and it makes the job-hunting process less intimidating. -- "Security Management" (Journal of the American Society for Industrial Security)

About this edition

• Publisher: Hamilton Burrows Pr
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 0967778905
• ISBN 13: 9780967778907
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 280