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I was told from the recruiter that It will put me in the top 10% on the list plus I could just walk into any police department and ask for a job and I will most likely get it.

Recruiters really will say just about anything, huh? It's not quite THAT easy. I hadn't heard about the veteran's status being affected in the Civil Service Exam as posted above, but that doesn't mean it's not true.

Don't get me wrong; the Marine Corps is definitely a great way to get your foot into the door of law enforcement. That and your college degree is enough to qualify for the NJSP. Police departments are leaning towards candidates who are college educated. One of the best moves you can make is to save up some scratch and put yourself through the police academy (Also known as "Alternate Route"). Most of the recruits who go through the Alternate Route program get picked up by departments before they graduate.