823 Advizers
Considering a career in law?
Lindsay
Police Officer
UCLA Police Department Department
UCLA, 2015
n/a
Q1Career path
Overcoming Challenges
Non-Traditional Career Paths
Career Exploration
4:09
"I've always had this inkling in the back of my mind to want to serve in some capacity."
Q2Main responsibilities
Community Policing
Patrol Operations
Law Enforcement
2:37
"My role is to act as a liaison between the community and the police department...acting as a problem solver for their concerns."
Q3Day in the life
Problem-Solving
Community Engagement
Law Enforcement
4:29
"So there really is no typical day in the life, and it sounds a little, uh, cheesy to say, but every day is new and you never know what is going to happen."
Q4Most important skills - role
Desire to Learn
Physical Fitness
Communication
2:46
"You can talk yourself into really bad situations if you're terrible at communicating and interacting with people."
Q5Favorite parts - role
Public Service
Community Interaction
Leadership
1:47
"I think that's so important in this role is to really humanize us and show that we do care about the community."
Q6Biggest challenge - role
Resilience
Workplace Challenges
Overcoming Challenges
2:36
"I think because the university is such a diverse community, it can be a challenge to make sure that all the people of all different backgrounds feel as though they're represented and understood by us."
Q7Favorite parts - industry
Constant Learning
Diversity of Roles
Community Interaction
2:19
"One of the things that I really enjoy the most is just the desire across the board to constantly learn."
Q8Who thrives in industry
Confrontation Management
Communication
Leadership and Mentorship
3:14
"The number one thing is being a strong communicator...verbally and written."
Q9Wish known before - industry
Personal Transformation
Sacrifice and Commitment
Maintaining Identity
2:09
"This job is not for everyone. And that's okay."
Q10Entry-level positions
Physical Fitness
Community Engagement
Law Enforcement Training
3:43
"I would also say just volunteer in your community. Get to know your community, take on some kind of responsibility. "
Q11Significant lesson - career
Ethics
Attitude
Integrity
1:16
"Ethics, integrity, and attitude are your most valuable assets. Don't ever compromise in your personal or professional life."
Q12College ideas for success
Higher Education
Work Experience
Responsible Decision-Making
2:52
"Staying out of trouble and having foresight about your career path is crucial, especially with the prevalence of social media."