Law Enforcement & Homeland Security Career Path Application

Law Enforcement & Homeland Security Job Application

Citizens interested in careers in law enforcement, public safety, or defense can apply to serve in one of several specialized divisions, including the Division of Public Safety (State Police), Division of Natural Resources (DNR) Law Enforcement Section, Division of Corrections, or the Homeland Security/National Guard component. Participants receive specialized training through their respective academies (Police or Corrections) or command structures and take on real-world responsibilities such as patrol, public safety enforcement, facility operations, emergency response, and ceremonial duties. Those in the Homeland Security/National Guard component may also carry out missions authorized by the ALMBS Governor and receive a $1,000 signing bonus in ALMBS currency. These roles are designed for individuals pursuing careers in policing, corrections, conservation enforcement, military service, or broader public service. All positions require a high level of commitment, discipline, and professionalism, often involving long hours and limited participation in other program activities. You may complete your application now to print and bring with you. Applications will also be available through cottage counselors Sunday morning, with interviews being held on Sunday afternoon.
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First NameLast Name
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Email*

Confirmation EmailA copy of your application will be emailed to the address you provide above; we recommend using the same email address you used when applying to Boys State.
Cell Phone Number (Optional)
Assigned Cottage
Only fill this section in if you know where you have been assigned, which won't typically be known until after you arrive at camp. IT will automatically update application.

Position Applying For?*

State PoliceNatural Resource PoliceForensic LaboratoryCorrections OfficerNational Guard
Why are you applying for the position marked above?*
What qualifications, if any, do you have for the position marked above?*
In the space provided, explain why you should be selected for the position applied for. (Information on your entire background to include your home, your family, your school, and community activities, etc.)*
List all criminal offenses, including traffic, hunting, and fishing, for which you have been convicted.*
For the purposes of this question, assume that you have been selected for your desired position. You and your girlfriend are attending a movie at a packed theater. About 10 minutes into the movie, you think you smell smoke. A few moments later, you think you see a flame(s) coming from a corner of the theater near the movie screen. What is the first thing you would do?*
For the purposes of this question, assume that you have been selected for your desired position. Your assigned job responsibilities include the protection of flora and fauna in a sensitive area within your jurisdiction, and you have received specific instructions that all violators should be arrested. You observe several individuals violating the rules regarding the sensitive area by picking just a couple of the thousands of flowers (flora) that you are assigned to protect. Upon further investigation, you determine that the individuals are your mother and father. What action(s), if any, would you take?*
What are your plans after High School graduation?*
If you are not selected for the position applied for, would you consider employment, if offered, in one of the other positions?*

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Explain your answer*
If you are not selected for the position applied for, and you are offered no other position on this application, what do you plan to do, career wise, at the American Legion Mountaineer Boys State?*
I understand that my participation in this career path may prevent me from taking part in other American Legion Mountaineer Boys State activities, including athletics. I also understand that, if selected, I will be employed full-time, and this role may require me to work irregular hours.

By signing below, I acknowledge that, if selected, I am committing to this position and will attend all required work sessions. I make this commitment voluntarily. I also affirm that the information provided is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge.
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Law Enforcement & Homeland Security Job Application