How to Write a Memo for Job Advancement in Law Enforcement
Writing a memo for job advancement in law enforcement is a task that requires careful thought and consideration along with excellent grammar, spelling and clarity. Your task is to convince the decision makers that you deserve a promotion. With a promotion typically comes a raise in pay. But in law enforcement, the department's budget often guides decision making; no matter how qualified you may be, you might need to consider asking for a job advancement without asking for more money.
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Brainstorm all the reasons that you deserve a job advancement within the field of law enforcement. Have you completed a degree since your last promotion or your hiring? Have you worked a lot of overtime? How have you contributed to the organization? How long have your worked in law enforcement? How long have you worked in your current position? Did you volunteer to teach DARE? How many arrests/convictions do you have? Did you always meet your traffic quotas?
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Go to an Internet site such as FreeTemplatesDepot.com for a free memo template that you like, or you can just start by writing a "To:/From:" section at the top. Also, include an "RE:" line where you put your subject, "Job advancement." You will want to use a computer to ensure your memo looks as professional as possible. Don't forget to include the date.
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Write an introductory paragraph. In this paragraph, state why you believe you are deserving of a law enforcement job advancement and detail what specific position you are seeking.
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List the specific reasons why you are deserving of an advancement. Use the brainstorming list that you created and pick the best and most convincing reasons. Use bullets to list your reasons. This section does not have to be in complete sentences.
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Write a conclusion. It should be one paragraph restating your desire for an advancement. In this section, offer to supply any supporting documentation or references, should they be needed.
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Follow up after one week if you do not hear a response from your supervisor. In law enforcement, there are often many layers to go through before a decision can be made. You will want to make sure to follow through so that everyone involved is aware of your memo and takes action on it.
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Tips & Warnings
Have someone else read your memo before you give it to your supervisor. As him to edit it for spelling, grammar and to offer his opinion on how swayed he was by your memo in terms of offering you a job advancement.
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