Promise to My Partner That I Would

¶ … promise to my partner that I would complete my education, get my bachelors degree and that I would go forth, and rise through the ranks, with him to become at least a Lieutenant in the detective bureau. My reasons for attending AMU. Promotional opportunities Squad leader Still receive overtime pay Career Interview Introduce commanding officer Awards and recognition Suitability for Lieutenant Benefits of position CAREER ESSAY The purpose of this paper is to introduce and discuss the career I am hoping to work in.

Since I already work in my chosen field, I will cover some of my accomplishments so far, and what I hope to accomplish with my promotion to Lieutenant. On September 11, 2001, I was on the initial response team to the World Trade Center. My partner Detective Joe Vigiano was killed as well as three members of my unit.

On the same morning at about 0600, I made a promise to my partner that I would complete my education, get my bachelors degree, and that I would go forth and rise through the ranks with him; to become at least a Lieutenant in the detective bureau. CAREER ESSAY I am a twelve-year veteran of the New York Police Department (NYPD).

I am currently a Detective, and my studies at AMU will enhance my career goals by giving me the opportunity to promote to Lieutenant, as a degree is necessary for this position. It also will allow me to become a Commanding Officer of a squad, while still receiving cash overtime payments. The pay for a Detective Lieutenant starts at... And rises to...

Vinny, you have to add the pay rate, I couldn't find it on the union page) I plan on remaining with NYPD for 13 more years, ending my career there. I began my career in the 32nd Precinct (Harlem) as a patrol officer in 1990. A interviewed NYPD Police Chief of Detectives (Manhattan) William Allee, for my career interview, he is my boss. Balestrieri: Chief Allee, could you give a little background about my history with the department? Allee: Vinny has been with the department 12 years, and for the last...

Vinny, add how many years you've worked for him. he has been a detective in my squad. He is an exemplary office, and we are looking forward his earning his degree so he can advance in the department.

Balestrieri: Why is a degree necessary to advance? Allee: We are finding more officers are continuing their education, and in today's world, the job of an officer is not only "catching crooks," it involves detailed paperwork, working with the judicial system, crisis intervention, and many other varied duties that require the advanced training and enhancement a degree can provide.

Balestrieri: Are awards and recommendations helpful in advancement, too? Allee: Yes, they are extremely helpful, as they show dedication above and beyond the average, and you should know! Vinny has been awarded numerous departmental awards, including two NYPD Combat Cross (Medal Of Honor), seven Cop of the Month Awards, one Cop of the Year Award, and fifty-three Meritorious Police Duty Medals. We like to reward our best, and Vinny is one of our finest. We believe he will continue his commitment to excellence when he is promoted to Lieutenant.

Some of the benefits of working for the Department include the basic medical, dental, and vision insurance. As a member of a union, I pay union dues, and in return, the union represents me during contract negotiations and collective bargaining. I also receive $120,000 in life insurance, legal services if they are necessary in my position, and insurance coverage for my dependents, including my wife, and children under the age of 19.

In addition to the traditional benefits, I find doing the job every day, and making a difference in just one person's life, is an extremely important benefit of the job. It is rewarding, and makes you want to get up every day and go to work. In conclusion, the position of Detective Lieutenant is certainly not an easy one, but it is a rewarding job, with many personal benefits. The hours are long (16-18) hours a day, and every day is different.

You might investigate a burglary one day, a mugging another, and a murder the next. That is one of the most interesting parts of the job, never knowing what you will be doing next. It is also one of the most.