How to get into Law enforcement forensics

harmony · 2010-09-21T16:21:42Z

Hi all, I have a question I have always wanted to work for the police.If I could have been a police officer I would have but I would not pass the medical.So I decided to go into computer forensics so that ultimately I could still work for the police by doing something else I am good at.At my first law enforcement interview I lacked experience, so for the last two years I have been gaining some, now there are no any jobs being advertised I am guessing due to the budget cuts. So my questions are while I am waiting to find my ideal job what skills would you recommend I concentrate on e.g. Linux forensic , network forensics, data recovery etc. in order for me to get one up on other job seekers when a law enforcement position does get advertised?I notice a lot of police Hi-Tec crime units recruit police officers and not civilians. Is this because a police officer tend to be police officers for life so are less likely to leave for a high paid job in the corporate forensic world?I have noticed the same role I am doing now is paid far less in the police, I have no problems taking a pay cut for my ideal job, but a friend has told me that in an interview if I am asked how much I am currently paid and the job I am applying for is a lot less, it will appear suspicious, as no one would believe that I am not motivated by money. Would you agree with my friends statement?Thanks in advance for any and all opinions.