If you're just looking for a 'job' and not looking at law enforcement as a way to try and make a difference then I suggest you look at some other line of work. I'm not trying to piss in your Cheerios or anything, but the badge is a sacred trust as far as I'm concerned and there's already too many people out there who just put it on for a paycheck! If you are one of us who feel that it's more of a 'calling' than a job then go for it and good luck in the path you're choosing!
BTW, your brother was partially right. If you want a job where everyone likes you become a fireman! <thumbsup>