STAFF SERGEANT NATE ASBURY Fugitive Apprehension Squad Supervisor, Cincinnati Police Department AGE: 38 • MILITARY SERVICE: Staff Sergeant (E-6), Army (1998-2005) • MOS: Infantry (11B) What do you do? I am the supervisor for the Fugitive Apprehension Squad for the Cincinnati Police Department. I am also the team leader for the Cincinnati Police Department’s Marine Rescue Team. What was the hardest part of your job search? My job search took longer than I expected and almost exceeded my terminal leave. I suggest start looking for employment as early as possible. How do you use your military experience in your civilian job? My primary job is to capture fugitives who are wanted for violent crimes. I use some of the tactics I learned in the infantry while conducting building searches. What’s your best interview tip? Try to anticipate the questions a potential employer may ask and practice the interview with friends and family until you are comfortable. What is the best part of your civilian job? As a police officer, many aspects of my job are similar to life in the military, but I never have to worry about being deployed away from my family. Best advice for transitioning service members? You will feel like an outsider in the civilian world when you first separate from active duty. Don’t let that dissuade you from reaching your goals. Where do you see yourself in 10 years? In 10 years, I will be 48 years old and eligible for retirement with the Cincinnati Police Department, but the benefits and pay are excellent so I plan to continue working. GIJOBS.COM | JANUARY 2020 25
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