I'm not even sure how I came across this video, but this was great. This type of information is the stuff that you simply won't get from police departments, and yet it can be the difference between being happy with your job and being unhappy with your job. I studied various police departments along with their pros and cons for my capstone paper in my bachelors degree, and one thing I will say for certain is that CHP leads the way in many aspects. I live on the east coast so I never considered CHP for me personally, but if I lived in California they would be top on my list, no doubt. Everything from their hiring process, to the training, to the way their department is managed is really top tier. I highly encourage anyone interested in law enforcement to apply for CHP. It looks like a really amazing career.
Congratulations on getting hired. Make sure that you are eating healthy and light exercise. Once the Academy begins, prepare yourself to endure a somewhat stressful Academy experience you need to really learn all those laws to pass the exams and do well in the emergency vehicle operation center course. Commit yourself to doing the best you can to pass the Academy and reach out if you have any questions or concerns.
@@AdjuMjc thank you, I recently graduated with my masters degree in criminal Justice as well, do you recommend any specific advancements in this career field ?
@@jasonduran1670 congrats 🎊 on the Masters degree 📜. CHP is a state of California job. As a state employee, after working for CHP for at least 3 years you can try to get promoted or you can search for other state jobs to lateral into. There are special agent jobs in Sacramento. With your level of education… always keep an eye out for career advancement opportunities as well as other state jobs. 😊
One significant difference in working conditions that people should consider is that some of the deputies working rural areas for the County Sheriff agencies and most of the CHP officers are working without a backup nearby. Its like to working without a net. Even a small municipal PD will generally have adequate backup within a couple minutes' distance in the event a traffic stop or a pedestrian contact or a routine call for service goes bad. That's not the case when it's a rural area or even on a highway in a metro area and units are scattered over a 10 or 20 or 40 mile stretch of road. Probably most rural areas have spots where their nearest backup might be 20 minutes away or occasionally even longer. For just 1 more cop, not 4 or 5. Orange County and some of the smaller counties are an exception, but "rural" otherwise happens all up and down the state of California. Just having the option to call for and get a backup onsite in a minute or two can make a big difference. Just having another head on scene can be helpful to solicit a 2nd opinion on how to handle a situation. Just having another head on scene can inhibit or prevent a crook from thinking they can get away with escalating or running. Just having another head onsite can sometimes make it possible to get a struggling arrestee into handcuffs (although realistically that often takes a total of 3 or 4 heads, not just 2). If you've never been in a fight then you may not realize how long 30 seconds is or how badly you can get hurt. If you've never been punched then you may not realize what happens when you get your bell rung. This especially applies to people of small stature. That 25-30# of additional gear isn't going to be any help, either. No amount of karate or muay thai or even boxing is going to get someone into handcuffs. If the physical environment even offers that much room to be moving around in, which usually it won't. IRL a lot of the shootings that have occurred were the result of the cop losing the struggle to get the arrestee into handcuffs. Not to mention the number of cops who overreacted in the face of escalation because they were concerned they might lose that fight for life.
Thanks for this video. You've clarified a lot of my questions. I was thinking about applying for Beverly Hills PD and Burbank PD because they are both hiring and the pay is excellent, or the CHP. So far, I've only applied for the highway patrol. The duties that you describe for the CHP do seem more appealing than traditional city police. I just turned 33, bilingual, clean record, and I have two associate's degrees.
You’re awesome. I look forward to watching you and listening to your perspectives and knowledge. I’m leaving in a moment to go do my third polygraph. Lol
@@vanessacarey8314 ….ahhh ok. I appreciate the reply and you clarifying. I have 3 planned too: PD and then 2 sheriff Dept ‘s. Wishing you all the best!
@@vanessacarey8314 … no, polygraph for both sheriff and PD have to be passed here in Florida before academy entrance. We do: written exam then Psych eval…. then poly then drug-test then Agility testing…. In that order.
I am all about large departments you have more opportunities to move around different assignments. CHP if you get promoted you get moved to another station most likely another part of state. If your married have kids in school etc. that will have a major impact on home life. If you are a motorcycle person CHP is way to go, I know guys who got on bikes within 4 years of being on the road.
I agree with your assessment & politics especially when it comes from working with a small & even medium sized police department. As for the California Highway Patrol they've gone much further then simple traffic enforcement & investigation of auto theft to more general law enforcement related activities as mentioned having merged with the State Police. Having been a former Police Explorer Cadet with the State Police as well, they were often viewed as Building Security. However besides patrol of the aqueduct, they patrolled the State Capitol & provided uniformed bailiffs to the State Appellate & Supreme Courts. Now especially combined as one agency they investigate more penal code crimes including freeway shootings, yes even homicides & sexual assaults occurring on state property,. they are campus police for the school of the blind & deaf which has it's own unique issues with students with special needs. Finally they have their own SWAT & EOD, equestrian & bicycle patrol, as well as a Dive unit that recovers bodies & other evidence from the aqueduct. So again, far more then simple traffic enforcement.,
Thanks 🙏 a bunch George for sharing additional information on the various assignments within the CHP. I appreciate and welcome any I out that will help future applicants make wise law enforcement career decisions. Be safe out there 😊
Other duties I totally forgot was asset forfeiture seizure which the Highway Patrol assists Franchise Tax Board, & Board of Equalization conduct a till tap for owed money & property for back taxes owed. So yes the Highway Patrol has gone far from what the agency was originally mandated to perform.
Just applied to chp. I was considering the military for a few months, but ultimately I decided it wasn’t for me. Scheduled the pellet b for nov 12th. I know most of the departments are hurting for applicants like you said. Im concerned about the competition and the number of applicants that actually make it to the academy. Curious about your thoughts on this. Currently 24, no college degree. I’ve been partnered with my dad for about 1 year doing weed/pest control. Been in the business since I graduated highschool, but I don’t see myself carrying it on any longer.
Hey Brian. I am a 26 year old female interested currently in getting into a career in law enforcement. I am debating right now whether I'd like to work for highway patrol, sheriffs office, or city police. Thanks for posting. Feel free to reach out if you can. I have 40 college credits.. 6 months military time from attending basic training and getting a medical discharge from a knee injury. Then I graduated fire fighting school at a tech college. (I know. Kind of all over the board. Dont judge me on fire school)..😉 😜 Anyway, hoping what I have will be enough to build a resume and be able to make a good candidate. I have a state police ride along scheduled for this weekend so that should be fun. Thanks for posting. Lauren
Where did you end up applying? I'm in the same dilemma as you. I can't decide whether to apply with the CHP, sheriffs, or city police. I'm from LA and apparently it is really easy to get into LAPD right now because they are desperate for officers.
ABC agents are an important part of our law enforcement mission. Keep in mind that their main enforcement focus is public safety in alcohol 🍷 serving business, and enforcement. They usually work plain clothes vice - narcotics, etc assignments and rarely involve themselves with law violations outside their area of jurisdiction. Crimes usually have to occur inside bar or affiliated with bar tender, bar owner, or their employees. ABC agents work independently of local law enforcement agencies. I recommend going to their website abc.Ca.gov to read about types what type of assignments their agents are involved with. There are 6 steps listed there on how to become n agent.
It’s not a valid rumor. I do not believe you are required to have a college degree when you apply to California Highway Patrol. I strongly encourage you to contact a CHP recruiter to get all the hiring information. 😊
You don't need a college degree to apply for CHP. The degree only helps with getting a better start pay upon being hired. Don't waste your time with college if you want to join CHP. Talk to a recruiter for CHP though. CHP is one of the BEST agencies to join in the entire country. The pay and benefits are awesome!!!
