Hi, everybody. My name is Richard McMunn from the police recruitment website How2Become.com,
and in this training video, I'm going to give you two brilliant answers to the police officer
interview question “Why do you want to become a police officer?” Please make sure you
watch the video from beginning to end because I will also give you access to these slides
for free, so you can download them and start preparing for your police officer interview.
Okay, let's get straight into it. So, why do you want to become a police officer? Here's
my first sample response. “I have worked in my current role now for a number of years.
I have an excellent employer and I enjoy working for them but unfortunately, I no longer find
my job challenging. I understand that the role of a police officer is both demanding
and rewarding and I believe I have the qualities to thrive in such an environment. I love working
under pressure, working as part of a team that is diverse in nature, and helping people
in difficult situations. The public expectations of the police are very high, and I believe
I have the right qualities to help the police deliver the right service to the community.
I have studied the police core competencies. I believe that I have the skills to match
them and deliver what they require.” So, a couple of tips when answering this and using
this particular response is: do not be negative about your current or previous employer, that
will come across in a poor way. OK, so be positive, enthusiastic about your previous
or current employer, even if you didn't get on with them, be positive, enthusiastic and
upbeat generally in your response and make reference to the core competencies where possible.
So, let's take a look at the sample response. Sample r number two: this is a bit more in
detail and if it was me going for a police officer interview, and I was preparing for
this question, “Why do you want to become a police officer?” This is the response
I would use in my local area. “The police have made a positive impact through the work
they have been doing to reduce crime and the impact of crime. I have actually noticed a
big difference in the area I live, and I would like to be part of the police team that strives
to improve the community. I understand there are many facets to the role of a police officer
and having studied the job description and the competencies in detail, I strongly believe
I have what it takes to become a competent and professional police officer. For example,
I am disciplined, organized, professional and observant and have the life experience
to become a positive role model for the police. I am now at the stage in my life where I'm
looking for a greater challenge and I believe that challenge will come if I am fortunate
enough to be working as a police officer within your force. I understand what I am getting
into, and I also understand there is a huge responsibility that comes with his role. Having
studied your mission, priorities and the values, I feel I would be able to make a positive
contribution to your organization.” Now there is a couple of things within that response:
do make sure that if you're going to say “I am disciplined, organized and professional”,
they might say “Give us an example of when you've been disciplined, organized, and professional?”
and I'll tell you where to get sammple responses for that kind of question in a second. Also,
don't forget it says there: “I understand what I'm getting into.” Well that is leading
into a question which might say “OK, so you understand what you're getting into. Describe
what a police officer will do on a daily basis?”, And also I've mentioned there, “Having studied
your mission and priorities”, which I strongly recommend you do if you're applying to become
a police officer, then they might say “What is our mission and our priorities?” So where
do you get answers to those questions from? Well, if you click the link below the video
right now you can get instant access to my online police officer training course in the
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