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I'm coming to that point in my life where a decision such as this could affect my life for the next few decades..I am essentially stuck between two careers, Naval Officer (Intel, 2nd choice is Pilot) or Police Officer (Municipal).
I went to college for four years to get a degree in criminology and i intended on becoming a detective (provided one has several years experience on the street level). Now however an opportunity with the navy has arisen and I am considering it side by side with a police career. With the experience with the navy I know that I can apply for more advanced jobs in the FBI, CIA, etc and that if i stay with a municipal police force i can also get there but just through a different means. My package is already sent by my recruiter last month and I am waiting to hear back from the Jan 10 boards..but then just yesterday I received a conditional offer of employment with the local police department in my area (Central Connecticut).
I just find life here in CT to be a little slow at times and I want to get out there and travel and see new things before I settle down and I know the navy can let me do that.
To the officers on this board now, would a naval officers career in the navy possibly open up 'more doors' as i would think in the career world? Would i truly get a chance to venture outside of freezing new england and experience things from a different perspective? Also, would a naval officer's career be worth it in passing up an opportunity with a local police department?
Also I know this is my first post but i've definitely been lurking these forums and reading a bunch before speaking.
I'm coming to that point in my life where a decision such as this could affect my life for the next few decades..I am essentially stuck between two careers, Naval Officer (Intel, 2nd choice is Pilot) or Police Officer (Municipal).
I went to college for four years to get a degree in criminology and i intended on becoming a detective (provided one has several years experience on the street level). Now however an opportunity with the navy has arisen and I am considering it side by side with a police career. With the experience with the navy I know that I can apply for more advanced jobs in the FBI, CIA, etc and that if i stay with a municipal police force i can also get there but just through a different means. My package is already sent by my recruiter last month and I am waiting to hear back from the Jan 10 boards..but then just yesterday I received a conditional offer of employment with the local police department in my area (Central Connecticut).
I just find life here in CT to be a little slow at times and I want to get out there and travel and see new things before I settle down and I know the navy can let me do that.
To the officers on this board now, would a naval officers career in the navy possibly open up 'more doors' as i would think in the career world? Would i truly get a chance to venture outside of freezing new england and experience things from a different perspective? Also, would a naval officer's career be worth it in passing up an opportunity with a local police department?
Also I know this is my first post but i've definitely been lurking these forums and reading a bunch before speaking.