UNM-Gallup Law Enforcement Academy
Career Interest Survey
1. What is your age range?
Under 18
18-20
21-24
25-34
35-44
45+
2. What community do you currently reside in?
Gallup
Zuni
Navajo Nation
Grants
Thoreau
Crownpoint
Other
3. What is your current employment status?
Full-time employed
Part-time employed
Student
Unemployed
Military/Veteran
Retired
4. What is your highest level of education?
High school diploma/GED
Some college
Associate degree
Bachelor's degree
Graduate degree
Other
If other, please specify:
5. How interested are you in a law enforcement career?
Very interested
Somewhat interested
Not sure
Slightly interested
Not interested
6. Which career fields interest you most? (Select all that apply)
Municipal Police Officer
Sheriff's Deputy
Tribal Police Officer
School Resource Officer
Criminal Investigator/Detective
Corrections Officer
Probation/Parole
Federal Law Enforcement
Emergency Communications (Dispatch)
Other
If other, please specify:
7. What are your primary reasons for considering a law enforcement career? (Select all that apply)
Desire to serve the community
Job security
Good benefits
Competitive salary
Retirement opportunities
Career advancement
Family tradition
Other
If other, please specify:
How likely are you to apply to a law enforcement agency within the next 12 months?
Very likely
Likely
Unsure
Unlikely
Very unlikely
9. Are you aware of the UNM-Gallup Law Enforcement Academy?
Yes
No
10. Would you be interested in attending academy training at UNM-Gallup?
Yes
Maybe
No
11. When would you be most available to attend academy training?
Weekdays
Evenings
Weekends
Any schedule
12. How soon would you be interested in starting academy training?
Within 3 months
Within 6 months
Within 12 months
More than 12 months
Not sure
13. What academy format would work best for you?
Full-time daytime academy
Part-time academy
Hybrid format
No preference
14. What factors might prevent you from attending the academy? (Select all that apply)
Cost/Tuition
Transportation
Childcare
Work schedule
Physical fitness requirements
Educational requirements
Family obligations
Uncertainty about career choice
Other
If other, please specify:
15. Would financial assistance or scholarships increase your likelyhood of attending?
Yes
Maybe
No
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16. What information would help you decide whether to pursue a law enforcement career?
Salary information
Benefits information
Physical fitness requirements
Hiring process details
Academy expectations
Career advancement opportunities
Agency presentations
Ride-along opportunities
17. How did you learn about the UNM-Gallup Law Enforcement Academy?
Social media
UNM-Gallup website
Friend or family member
Current law enforcement officer
School counselor/instructor
Career fair
Community event
Other
If other, please specify:
18. Where would you prefer to receive information about law enforcement careers?
Email
Text message
Social media
Community events
High school presentations
College presentations
Website
19. Would you attend an informational session or career exploration event?
Yes
Maybe
No
20. May we contact you regarding upcoming academy classes, recruiting events, or career opportunities?
Yes
No
If yes, please provide name, email, and phone number below.
21. Optional, open-ended questions. What excites you most about a law enforcement career?
22. What concerns do you have about becoming a law enforcement officer?
23. What can UNM-Gallup do to help you prepare for a law enforcement career?
24. Additional comments or suggestions:
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