Posted: 7/26/2006 2:31:15 PM EDT
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I have two questions for you all. I'm working on a CJ degree right now hoping to become a LEO when I'm done. The problem is I'm comepletely deaf in one ear.  However, because I was born deaf, my other ear naturally compensated and I have above average hearing. I talked with a retired Milwaukee PD captain and he said some departments may accept me, some won't. My question is, if my ear prevents me from meeting the requirements put forth by a department, do they make exceptions to the rule (waivers)? I'm a little worried because I made 8 attempts to join the military but either the recruiter wanted me to cheat my way in, they didn't even want to try approaching my hearing issue, or MEPS got in the way. My other question is, is it better to start out with a Federal LE job, or local? Any help would be appreciated. |
To be totally honest...with your physical problem I would take whatever I could get. Good luck. |
+1 on that. On the other hand ... you could be 3/4 deaf, blind, and practically on life support now, and if you can speak Arabic ... "When can you start ?" You might also want to think again about what "cheating" your way in means. i.e.; if you get asked a question ... answer it, but this is NOT a confessional. I took 6 color vision tests before finding one I could pass that was on the "approved" list for a Coast Guard license. Does that make me a cheater because I didn't crow about it? I think not. There is a huge range of requirements to become an LEO. About as many as there are departments and bureaus. If you really want it, go for it and get your foot in the door. Good luck & Stay safe |
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Thanks for the replies. I hope the results aren't the same as the military. I can understand why they wouldn't let me in if I had a profound loss of hearing, but it gets frustrating because I know that my good ear has made up for it and my ability to function properly has never been hindered. Everyone who's met me never realised I was deaf (in one ear) until I told them.
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