Do you think you'd like to work at the SPVM? Here are some ideas to help you learn more about being a police officer.

• Myths and realities of being a cop
• Working as a police cadet
• Studying policing techniques
• Challenges at the SPVM

In your career choice classes, you probably heard about the RIASEC code which helps you figure out your personality type and your professional interests: (R) realistic, (I) investigative, (A) artistic, (S) social, (E) enterprising and (C) conventional.

According to the code, the profile of the best future police officers is "enterprising - realistic - social." Do you match the right profile?

Enterprising

These people like to interact with people to convince them, persuade them and influence them. They have a good sense of organization and planning. They are persuasive, energetic and generally optimistic. These people are sure of themselves and are naturally resourceful.

Realistic

These are hands-on people. They are good with their hands and well coordinated. They have a good sense of detail and precision. They often choose jobs that require physical endurance. Patience, meticulousness, constancy, and frankness are qualities these people value.  

Social

These people like to work with other people in order to help them, inform them, teach them and entertain them...They like communicating and are good at expressing themselves. These people are naturally attentive to others. They are usually friendly and sensitive.