Galveston Police Dept., Officer

[seamusTX]

The Galveston Police Department has a public service exam for officers on April 17. Registration required by April 8.
http://www.thepolicenews.net/default.as ... trow/4.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

- Jim

[SQLGeek]

Here's a form with more details about the job.

http://www.galvestonpolice.net/files/HR ... mation.pdf" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Pay doesn't seem too bad. Shame it would be a big pay cut for me as I wouldn't mind a career change. Thanks for posting, Jim.

[seamusTX]

You're welcome.

With the current high unemployment rate, I figure someone might be able to make use of this opportunity. Galveston will put you through the academy and doesn't require previous police experience. It seems like a good deal for a younger person who doesn't have a lot of bills to pay.

- Jim

[seamusTX]

The police department reported that 739 people applied for 15 openings. They are not sure if all the positions will be funded.

http://www.galvnews.com/story/154859" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

- Jim

[SQLGeek]

Wow!

From the reading I have done, several apply that don't even meet the basic requirements. After that, the initial test will weed out more and it will keep being whittled down until there is a a much smaller number of qualified people to choose from.