I recently attended a “summer program” at the Massachusetts State Police Academy. I loved every moment of it.

However, even though I liked it, I realize that getting a job as a Police Officer is difficult.

I’m college bound and was wondering what makes you a marketable candidate. Your answers will help me make a choice on which college I will go to.

One college will allow me to graduate with a Masters, another a Bachelors (In Criminal Justice).

As an afterthought, is job sourcing something to think about as well? I.E. Students from that school are known to be exceptional officers, therefore hire from that school’s pool before looking at other pools.
My state has the Quinn Bill which provides pay rate increases based on degree levels, thus implying that the state wants more qualified officers.

In MA legislature, it seems education is valued over experience, although I have no doubt from an employer standpoint, being with the USMC or any other branch is a biggie.