Public services personal statement
My desire to make a positive impact on society has attracted me to a career in public services. From a young age my fascination with policing was one of the main factors that driven me to seek further knowledge. My interest in the course has been exacerbated through my studies at Hillsborough College. Growing up in an area that has a high crime rate, I feel that I have a moral obligation to help my community excel and restore tranquility.
I am currently studying public services level 3 extended diplomas, which covers modules such as crime and its effects on society, This particular unit addresses a number of social issues and their impacts on society. The content provided me with insightful information and knowledge regarding court procedures and the justice system. Another module I have undertaken involved health and exercise. I developed a profound understanding on how the human body can maintain a healthy life style and how essential it is to remain fit. I feel that influencing the behavior of other people through activities and sports has a positive effect on tackling antisocial behavior.
After reading Crime & Society in Britain by Hazel Corall, I was intrigued by the many social debates surrounding this particular issue. Societies expend huge amounts of intellectual and financial capital attempting to measure …show more content…
I have previously worked with a security organization called ‘global security’ where we had a duty to ensure that the crowd in football stadiums remain seated, under control and in case of any issues arise, I was responsible for directing people to the exists. During my time, I had the opportunity to work directly with the South Yorkshire police and it provided me with deeper comprehension as to how resources are allocated in big events. I previously volunteered to help the police in a program, which involved test purchasing for a period of two
My desire to make a positive impact on society has attracted me to a career in public services. From a young age my fascination with policing was one of the main factors that driven me to seek further knowledge. My interest in the course has been exacerbated through my studies at Hillsborough College. Growing up in an area that has a high crime rate, I feel that I have a moral obligation to help my community excel and restore tranquility.
I am currently studying public services level 3 extended diplomas, which covers modules such as crime and its effects on society, This particular unit addresses a number of social issues and their impacts on society. The content provided me with insightful information and knowledge regarding court procedures and the justice system. Another module I have undertaken involved health and exercise. I developed a profound understanding on how the human body can maintain a healthy life style and how essential it is to remain fit. I feel that influencing the behavior of other people through activities and sports has a positive effect on tackling antisocial behavior.
After reading Crime & Society in Britain by Hazel Corall, I was intrigued by the many social debates surrounding this particular issue. Societies expend huge amounts of intellectual and financial capital attempting to measure …show more content…
I have previously worked with a security organization called ‘global security’ where we had a duty to ensure that the crowd in football stadiums remain seated, under control and in case of any issues arise, I was responsible for directing people to the exists. During my time, I had the opportunity to work directly with the South Yorkshire police and it provided me with deeper comprehension as to how resources are allocated in big events. I previously volunteered to help the police in a program, which involved test purchasing for a period of two