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Please don't take this the wrong way, but LEO is not a very good "fall back job". While there are lots of places hiring, it is generally a very demanding process, and you will then be in training for at least 12 months. you will then likely be assigned the least desirable shifts.

If you're really interested though, here is a good resource for agencies that are hiring: http://tml.associationcareernetwork.com ... ?cabbr=TML

As far as putting yourself through an academy, you can do that, and it may help you get on with a smaller department. A full time academy will take about 5 months to complete. Part time will take about a year. Most larger departments will put you through their academy, or some sort of regional academy. They will also pay you while you're there.

If you find an agency that's hiring it can still take as long as 3-6 months to complete the process, so don't wait too long.