Work or go to school full time for a L.E Career?

Question

My background isn't trashed it's just I was never taught how to manage money so I learned the hard way I have two credit cards on my credit report ones charged off and ones still in collections

should I go to school full time and get a degree or work full time to pay off the debt

Answer 1

apply, you might get hired, do rideAlong. Plus volaunteer in your state police or highway patrol as an auxiliary, they give you a lot of training and experience in law enforcement. Or you can go into your county corrections and croosover to  law evofrcementafetr two or 3 years !

Answer 2

Go to school full time and become a volunteer reserve police officer; in many jurisdictions reserve officers can get paid shifts and events to help you earn money and retire the debts.  Then when you have your degree you have fixed credit, education and experience - ideal for LE career.

Answer 3

Pay off your debt..