Guide to Careers in Federal Law Enforcement: Profiles of 225 High-Powered Careers and Sure-Fire Tactics for Getting Hired

This is absolutely the best book on finding and landing careers in federal law enforcement. I have been a federal law enforcement officer for almost twenty years, and I didn't know that most of the positions profiled in this book were out there. The author also does a masterful job at explaining how to succeed in the application process, including the terminology to use on application forms and how to handle personal interviews. This is a tremendous resource for job applicants and veteran law enforcement officers alike.

After several attempts to land a career in the federal system, I bought "Guide to Careers in Federal Law Enforcement" and used it through the search and application processes. I followed Ackerman's step-by-step advice, and I soon got hired as a federal agent with an agency I didn't know existed before reading the book! I wish I had gotten a copy before learning the hard way that getting through the federal application process and standing out from the crowd are difficult tasks - unless you're armed with reliable information and expert guidance. "Guide to Careers in Federal Law Enforcement" was worth every penny!

As a college student who will graduate in the next two months, I found Thomas Ackerman's Guide to Careers in Federal Law Enforcement to be the most complete and accurate source on the subject.At a recent university career fair, I and a number of agents representing the FBI, DEA, and IRS revued his book together and foud it to be an invaluable resource for the serious applicant.

This book is not only the most up-to-date book available on the subject, it is also the most comprehensive reference ever compliled for federal law enforcement job-seekers. Those looking for an edge on the competition will learn not only about more than 200 careers in a variety of disciplines, but also how to stand out from the crowd during federal job application processes. The chapter on training programs is also very informative. Anyone who is serious about getting into the feds should pick up a copy of this book before picking up a job application.

Recently I was fortunate enough to obtain one of the first copies of the new Guide to Federal Law Enforcement Careers by Thomas Ackerman. I was amazed by the many lesser-known law enforcement careers listed. The book goes well beyond the normal FBI, INS listings to reveal a wealth of other positions such as the USDA Special Agents and FEMA Investigators.I was also surprised that there were so many security-related positions available within the federal system. These positions are actually good paying professional positions as security managers, analysts and other career oriented jobs.During my past 20 years in law enforcement I have found that you need to have an edge to be hired over other applicants. It is critical that your package looks attractive and that it helps the hiring agency visualize you as a member of their organization. Ackerman's chapters such as "Standing Out From The Crowd" give you that edge with advice on home to fill out and submit documents in the proper federal format. The book shows you how to craft your letters and documents to minimize a lack of experience and to maximize the specific personal strengths and qualities that federal agencies are seeking.If I had this book 20 years ago I could have saved myself a great deal of wasted effort combing the want ads and knocking on the wrong doors. I would strongly recommend this book to anyone seeking employment as a federal enforcement officer, investigator, or security professional. I plan to keep it on my bookshelf for students who are really serious about getting a law enforcement job in the federal system.