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Download or read book The Academy Guide written by Bill Langan and published by First Edition Design Pub.. This book was released on 2014-04-14 with total page 468 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Welcome to The Academy Guide where we will help guide you "from application through graduation and everything in between." Begin a career in the honorable and rewarding lifestyle of law enforcement, corrections/detention or firefighting. Public Safety agencies require top candidates to fill their ranks. Therefore, the hiring process can be very lengthy and sometimes difficult. The key to achieving your goal and success is to maximize your opportunity to be at the top of the agency hiring list. The Academy Guide will provide you the tools to success. Our methods and step by step guide has been developed by subject matter experts who specialize in and have years of experience within the job field in which you seek employment. The Academy Guide has developed quality content in a format which will engage readers, empower them, and inspire them. We will provide you with information on how to maximize your chances in an increasingly competitive job market. Here are some topics you can expect to learn- In our "Road to the Academy" section our subject matter experts will guide you through some of the common mistakes people make during the hiring process as well as provide you with tried and proven techniques to make you stand out from the other top candidates- Application, Written Examination, Oral Board, Physical Fitness Test, Background Check, Medical Examination, Psychological Examination, Polygraph/CVSA, and Assessment Centers. The "Academy Day Zero" section will provide you with an edge to succeed from day one at the academy. Our team of Academy Instructors and Directors have years of experience and the knowledge it takes to succeed- College Curriculum, Academy Curriculum Types of Departments, Organizations and Rank, Inspections and Equipment, Drill and Ceremony, Academy Inspections, Grooming and Dress, Uniform Care, Boot Shining, Turn-outs and Gear, Note Taking, Writing Essays, Study Groups, Academy Examinations, Practical Examinations, and Glossary of Terms. Keywords: Police, Corrections, Officer, Firefighter, Academy, Test, Examination, Board, Fitness Test, Background Check, Polygraph