Your Name (optional):

Chuck Knight

Male/female:

Male

City:

Coos Bay

State/Province:

OR

Country:

USA

Industry:

Law Enforcement

Company (Optional):

Coos Bay Police

Job:

Chief of Police

Education:

Minimum 2 year college degree, 4 year degree preferred.

Training/experience required (years, other jobs):

 A well rounded education is a must. Most police agencies provide the necessary training after placement.

Explain what you do:  

Chief Executive Officer in a Municipal Police Agency.

Why should kids choose your career path?

Opportunity to be of service and make a difference in your community.

What would you recommend career wise and how should kids approach/develop their preparation for a working life?  

Lessons learned: If you started all over again what would you do differently?  

Worked harder while in school. Don't settle for just getting by, strive to be your best at whatever you do.

A favorite anecdote, phrase, or expression relating to business that inspires you:  

 Proverbs 22:6 Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.

Other suggestions or relevant information you would communicate to kids regarding careers in general:  

 Do your best at whatever you do but don't forget to have fun along the way.