r/ArmyRecruiterHelp

I’m 27 F , based in Illinois and currently working as a security officer and I go to college full time for Criminal Justice and Cyber Security. I want to go active duty, get the best out of the benefits after or during my contract. (Especially college) during my contract I plan on stacking firefighting, EMT, or police certifications and hopefully go into the police force after my contract as well. End Goal is joining SWAT/ special police forces, Firefighting or Cyber crime defense/Forensics.

Im currently a Full time Security Officer which qualifies me for the application for my cities police department so as of recently and I did put in an application but the process takes about a year or two. The money isn’t bad and my employer is completely supportive of me leaving for training/Drills since it’s a veteran owned company.

I’m almost done with my Associates degree and I’d like to finish it and pursue more education. I’ve always wanted to enlist in the military but I don’t want to put a stop on the college side. I want to be able to live a good combination of both Civilian/College and Military. I don’t mind volunteering for deployments so I can have some military experiences. I’m even open to becoming an officer in the military if I have the degree and qualifications to do so in the future.

As far as MOS’ choices, I’ve heard that Local PDs don’t have a lot of interest in hiring MPs due to them being more military focused and the Local PDs wanting someone they can train their way. So I’m not sure if being an MP will look good on record? That job does sound ideal for my situation, but I’m also open to Combat jobs.

Overall, I’m looking for the best way to go to school for free while continuing my degree, go on deployments for the experiences and focus on building my career to become a police officer/SWAT/Investigations.

I’ll get straight to the point. I have a felony no contest charge with no jail time which was dismissed around 10years ago for possession of controlled substance with intent to sell. Got caught saleing painkillers in a time of desperation in my life which i take full responsibility for was my only run in with the law in that type of felony conduct. and 2 misdemeanor duis. With last dui coming 9years ago. Completely clean record since. I was 26 at the latest offense for the dui and i’m 35 now. I have since changed and started building my life back up from that point having nothing. Held employment steadily since then having some temp jobs first 2 years after dui then landing a consistent 6+ yr employment at the same job since with 4 of those years in a supervisor role Which i recently quit 3-4months ago to pursue a career change in selling life insurance after my state licensing was approved. Since starting sales i have felt unfulfilled and start considering other options and decided that the Army is where i want to commit.

With the story being out there I am looking for an experienced recruiter to help me with a major misconduct waiver to be pushed for approval. I am strongly motivated to enlist and dedicate my life to something bigger than myself. If anyone can help please reach out. Thanks for your time in advance

Hey y’all just a question.

I was meant to speak with a recruiter Tuesday. Went at the scheduled meeting time, but he was stuck in traffic and running late, and had someone else speak with me. Took down my info, passed the BF standard, and was given the person’s number that I spoke with. I reached out a couple days after, thanked them for speaking with me and asked if I could get the Sargent’s contact info if possible. I haven’t heard back. I know it’s July 4th today, but I texted July 2nd. Would it be wrong to make a called on Monday or Tuesday to follow up?

Am i able to get into MEPS with only a learner's permit? I'm 17.

i am 19 and 6ft about 250 i want to say i have always been heavy set and i was wondering if it is worth pursuing while at this point and i really struggle with motivation