Alex Varga
Retired Police Officer / Detective
City of Orange Police Department
Orange, CA USA
Milestones
My road in life has been direct.
Figuring out what you want to do
Attempting a Master's
Working up in positions
Continued education
Learning to effectively communicate with others
Understand feelings people have in certain situations
Teamwork
Selflessness
Education
High School
Bachelor
California State University, Fullerton
California State University, Fullerton
Career
Retired Police Officer / Detective
I worked as a police officer for the City of Orange Police Department.
Career Roadmap
My work combines:
My work combines:
Education
Law
Helping People
Day to Day
In the police force, there was no typical day. There was always a new case or new problems to deal with.
Advice for Getting Started
Here's the first step for everyone
Understand that not every day is perfect, but you will get there. Make or develop contacts who can help open doors and provide some guidance for the best ways to get into that career.
Recommended Education
My career is related to what I studied. I'd recommend the path I took:
Bachelor
Hurdles
The Noise I Shed
From Myself:
"Physical size vs. the need for physical confrontation at times to accomplish a goal (i.e. arresting someone who does not comply with lawful authority)."
Challenges I Overcame
Learning Issues
Q&A
How did your studies prepare you for your career?
Asked by Anonymous StudentThey opened doors and gave me more information to prepare me for the future.
What brought you meaning and purpose in your work?
Asked by Anonymous StudentHelping others and fulfilling something that I felt that I owed to my community.
What are you most proud of in your career?
Asked by Anonymous StudentAs a police officer, I was very successful in the prosecution of my cases.
Interviewed By
Anonymous Student
Student at CSUF
