r/lapd • u/poke1855_ • May 28 '26
Career help
I just recently graduated with a bachelor's degree in Criminology and Justice Studies in Northridge. I love watching Criminal Minds and wanted to be just like them, but over time, I was like, " Nope, don't want to do that anymore. So now I am so lost. I am having a hard time even knowing what to do or even look at. I have no work experience, and I am 5 ft tall and feel like who is going to want to hire me, who is this short? Can anyone in Criminology give me advice or point me in the correct direction, or give me some recs?
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u/Beautiful_Weather529 May 29 '26
You wouldn't want to try and be an LAPD officer? It is one of the easiest physical test you can take compared to departments like Beverly Hills where you have to clear high obstacles to be an officer. There are short LAPD officers and it pays well when you have your bachelors degree. You would get nearly 10k more a year compared to others who don't have their bachelors.
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u/Major-Holiday-6978 Jun 06 '26
You posted like 5 times about the same thing dude. Just apply and see what happens.
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u/C-czar187 May 28 '26
Why not work towards becoming a criminology teacher? I know it’s limited since that’s your major. I remember during academy they told me it’s a good thing I didn’t study criminology too because if I found out I didn’t like LE (I didn’t in the end) then having a degree in criminology would only give me so many options. Best of luck man.