UK cop looking for employment in US

[dpb77]

Hey, I am 27 years old and have 3 years service as a police officer serving in Scotland. For sometime now i have been thinking about a move to the US and continue my career. I was wondering if any of you guys would know of any police departments that would take on british citiezens? I am also aware that some police departments run a sponsorship programe, could anyone shed any light on this for me?
I would be very grateful of any information provided
P.s I hear there are some British folks working for police departments in Las Vegas?
Thanks again

[jnhdrac]

To my knowledge, most states require police officers to be US citizens. At one time, I think Hawaii would take permanent residents (green card holders), and I think there is another 1 or 2. A temporary work visa will probably not be enough. Getting the permanent resident status is going to be a chore. One route would be marriage, but that may be a little bit of a redical move. Assuming you are not married toa US citizen, you will likely spend several years gaining the permanent resident status. In short, I think you will invest alot of effort and money, and may still not have success.

I think Canada and Australia are worth looking into.

[SaNdMaN]

I think it varies by department...

The key is you have to be able to carry a firearm...I think there are some citizenship issues associated with that...

The key is to find out where you would like to be in the US, (it's a big place, brother...And as culturally and as politically diverse as Europe) and work toward that agency's requirements...

I think your biggest problem is the fact that no one here can understand what Scotsmen are saying, especially when they're drunk:D

J/K

Good luck Brother

[BadgerFan]

Originally posted by dpb77
P.s I hear there are some British folks working for police departments in Las Vegas?Do you know what dept? There's school police, taxi authority, North LV, LV Metro, Henderson, City of LV Marshals, County Bailifs, park police, and the federal guys at lake mead. I think all require US citizenship, if I'm not mistaken

Are you sure they aren't in LV on a temporary basis for training? I haven't heard of foreigners employed by local dept's, outside of training or ridealongs. I'd have no idea about the feds

[Cockney Corner]

Las Vegas Metro Police don't even do ride-alongs for UK cops so I'm rather doubtful they're looking to recruit us.

[VaBritCop]

New to forum, but here is my 2 cents.
I am also a Brit living in the US , i have my green card as well.

Some Depts in Corrections will hire non Us citizens, however if you want to be a patrol officer and not work in a jail, then I know that Vermont has many departments that do not require citizenship, but you do need a green card.

I am currently in Virginia and currently working on getting a very specfic form to have the requirements waved, so my advice is read State Statutes and call call call.

I will have a posting here on this forum with regards to my exp in the hiring phase.

Good luck and watch ya 6

[L-1]

In California, a peace officer must be a citizen of the United States or a permanent resident alien who is eligible for and has applied for citizenship. The only exception is with the Highway Patrol, which requires citizenship at the time of appointment.