I am putting up this thread for any police officers on the board. I got out of the Marines last year and have been working a pretty good office job up here in DC , the problem is I am going crazy, the civilian office life just isnt for me. I saw that local Hampton Roads Departments were hiring, specifically Norfolk and Virginia Beach. I am considering being a Beach Cop. So I have a lot of questions about what its like. So is there any local police officers here that can jump in this thread and answer some questions for me?

Whats the Job like?

Starting off how long is it until you can do other things like be bike cop, or SWAT team, or get out on the water?

How is the pay and benefits?

What should I expect from the entry process?

Will I be able to use my extensive experience in marksmanship instructing?

I am seriously mulling applying over, any information I can get would be great.