Anyone here a Cop?

[Soul.Trader]

Lately I've been considering a career in the police force. I'm currently a 22 year old, studying and working as a junior accountant. However, although I'm passionate about business and finance, it's not a terribly exciting way to spend my 20's. Also, it will take me years to work up to a decent wage doing what I'm doing.

I like the idea of becoming a policeman, but only if I could stay in Tauranga. I also like the idea of ending up in the Financial Crimes unit, but not before cutting my teeth for at least a few years on the beat.

Is there anyone here who is currently a cop who can give me some advice on what the job is REALLY like? What are my chances of getting to stay in Tauranga? Or at worst, working in Rotorua until something becomes available here?

Thanks.

[Mole_C]

I'm currently in the process of joining. I suggest ringing 0800 NEWCOPS and going to a local seminar. Start training your fitness and sit the tests whenever you can. Some places have long waiting lists so if you are looking at Tauranga you may have to wait a year or 2 before an opening comes up to go do the training.

So just start the process ASAP and you can always turn it down later if you change your mind

[R6_kid:Me]

there are more than a few around, no doubt they'll contact you via PM to let you know what you're asking.

[sAsLEX]

yvan eht nioj?

[Usarka]

I'm deep undercover.

Are you messaging me on KB? I don't know you. Who is this? Don't come here, I'm disconnecting! Prank caller, prank caller!

[Finn]

I like the idea of becoming a policeman, but only if I could stay in Tauranga. I also like the idea of ending up in the Financial Crimes unit, but not before cutting my teeth for at least a few years on the beat.

I'm sure those little shits selling lemonade on the side of the road aren't declaring their income. Bastards!

[What?]

I like the idea of becoming a policeman, but only if I could stay in Tauranga. I also like the idea of ending up in the Financial Crimes unit...

I'm sure there's positions like that come up every week.

[Soul.Trader]

LOL, but yeah, I should have clarified. Financial Crimes is based in Wellington. Me and the missus lived in Welly for a year and loved it, so would be keen to return one day.

[The Pastor]

I also like the idea of ending up in the Financial Crimes unit,

Err you WANT to be a traffic cop??

[Finn]

Me and the missus lived in Welly for a year and loved it, so would be keen to return one day.

Now I know you're taking the piss.

[Soul.Trader]

Now I know you're taking the piss.

In fairness though, you're an Aucklander, so you already have a deluded idea of what makes a city great

[quallman1234]

Try Dingoz, He's not a cop cop but he's part of the force and will know a couple things about training and stufffffffffff. Good guy too

[Usarka]

In fairness though, you're an Aucklander, so you already have a deluded idea of what makes a city great

No aucklanders have a very clear idea of what makes a city shit. and if the main city is that bad then pull the plug now!

[spudchucka]

Despite the negative crap that goes along with the job it is a great occupation and I would recommend it to anyone that was keen on giving it a go.

Tauranga is one of those stations that people are attracted to so you will probably find it is quite competitive and there could be long waiting lists.

However having said that I have a good friend that joined in Tauranga, they found him to be a very attractive candidate and he was able to leap frog the waiting list.

As already stated you should get in the system as soon as possible because things can change suddenly. It only takes a few staff to leave or get promoted and suddenly there are holes in the ranks that need to be filled with new recruits.

[Soul.Trader]

Any tips on what will help make a recruit attractive to them? I'm 22, reasonably fit, and have excellent working records. I'm also a Trooper in the NZ Army Territorials. I'm not worried about getting in - I'm more than sure I can exceed minimum standards - but I definately want to get a job in the Bay, particularly in Tauranga. What about internal transfers? Eg, working in Rotorua for a while until something opens up in Tauranga?