In this episode of Bison Breakthrough: From College to Career I talk with Bill Keefe, a retired police sergeant and former Criminal Justice faculty member at Nichols College.

Bill has spent years helping students prepare for law enforcement careers, including conducting mock interviews and coaching candidates through some of the most demanding hiring processes in public safety. In this conversation, he shares an inside look at what criminal justice students can expect when applying to law enforcement roles.

Listeners will learn about the key stages of the hiring process for local police departments and federal agencies, including written exams, oral board interviews, background investigations, and psychological evaluations. Bill also explains how law enforcement interviews differ from traditional job interviews and why integrity, decision-making, and professionalism are heavily evaluated.

Throughout the episode, Bill provides practical strategies for preparing for scenario-based interview questions, researching departments, demonstrating maturity and sound judgment, and avoiding common mistakes candidates make during interviews.

This episode offers valuable insights for any criminal justice student preparing for competitive law enforcement hiring processes.