How do you become police officer?

Answer 1

These days it's best to start by getting a four-year degree.

Most jurisdictions, not all, you need around 60 credit hours of college courses. You will not be successful without at least two years of college courses. This includes course work in English composition, basic college math, college algebra, Biology and chemistry. You need to know how to communicate and how to write and use a computer. Some agencies will say that all you need is High School, or a State issued GED, but the average cop has at least two years of college. If you wish to progress, to the detective bureau or up the ranks get your Bachelors or Master's Degree. Look on police sites like the IACP, the FBI, Customs and the ATF. Go in the military if you are able, you will get the training you need and the discipline that is required to excell in police work. You also will obtain money for college. You will need a clean drivers license with a minimal moving violations, a clean credit history and you will be required to take a psychological examination, a physical, and a physical aglity test. Many departments require vision correctable to 20/20 and no color blindness. You can start at a smaller department and transfer. But, most departments are not interested in "jumpers". Once you apply you will need to be accepted into a police academy. They can be live in boot camps or forty hour a week schools. The school is at least eight weeks. It will consist of classes in criminal law, evidence and procedure, criminal state statutes, Federal Laws and codes, firearms, defensive tactics, driving, and other high liability formats. Once you pass the academy you are eligible for the State POST TEST. The test is usually several days long and certifies you as a police officer in that state. Once you complete your college, the academy and the test you are eligible to sit for an exam.

As for becoming a detective, that is not a quick thing. Once you join an agency you will be placed in the Patrol Division. From there, once you are eligible, you can test for a Detective position. At small agencies it is always a good idea to learn the ins and outs of what it is that a detective actually does. Try to impliment these practices in your job function on patrol, and hope that someone with some clout notices.

Answer 2

you need to be strong both physically and mentally. A police officers job isn't as easy as it looks trust me. i am in training and its no walk in the park. there is alot you need to learn and know.

Answer 3

There are a few requirements to being a (United States) police officer.

1. No felony criminal conviction

2. Over the age of 21

3. A United States Citizen

4. High School diploma/ or GED

There are some other background checks, polygraph examinations, physical tests, and psychological evaluations that will be required after you apply.

If you are interested in being a patrol officer then I would suggest filling out an application at either your local police station or sheriffs department office.

Research the department you are interested in.

Officer.com is a great place to learn about being a LEO (Law enforcement officer).

If you are interested in the FBI or CIA they have some other requirements on their websites

(The list above, plus a bachelors degree, foreign language knowledge, and some other things)

Answer 4

One can get a job as a Police Officer by meeting the basic requirements of their local police force and applying for a job there. One may be required to take a course in police work before being considered for the job.

Answer 5

within all types of police departments,a specialized detective unit conducts criminal investigations,police detective collect evidence,conduct interrogations and more to solve crime

Answer 6

Join the law academy. Or go to college and sign up for that job.

Answer 7

Contact the agency of your choice and inquire what their hiring standars are.

Answer 8

put yourself through a local police academy (cost 5-8K) or apply to a large department and go through their hiring process. most departments or cities list police jobs on their websites

Answer 9

you go to police academy. usually you can't have any felonies or misdimeaners on your record, sealed or unsealed.