Hey guys, haven't been on here in quite awhile, but thought I'd stop in and say hello, and also "axe" a question of anyone that may have the knowledge I seek. I have been in the process with a few departments for quite some time, coming up on 3 months (not abnormal, I know), but I was wondering if anyone knew of departments that are hiring in Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, Nebraska, and Colorado. I want to stay within the midwest (for now). I look at all sorts of websites at job openings but its definitely not all inclusive. If anyone has knowledge of somewhere hiring could you please let me know.

 Edit: Just thought I would add a little more info on me to help you; I am 9 hours from my Bachelor's in C.J. and Sociology, I did not take additional classes in hopes that I would get hired by a department, they ended up taking certified officers instead. If I was to go to a police academy it would count as my 9 hours, another piece of advice from you seasoned folks out there is; should I wait it out for a department to pay me to go, or should I put myself through one, and thus earn my degree?

If you say to put myself through one, could you point me in the right direction to earn it myself in Kansas? The JCCC academy requires you be employed by a department.

Thanks alot.

Missouri you can self sponsor.