How do I become a police officer?
I have always wanted to be a police officer but never felt I had the character for it. Then I met a cop who told me it is not a big deal, just learn to shoot a gun and get in shape. So I have been working out every day and going for gun safety classes in a few months. Right now I am looking for books, videos or any programs that are avalaible so I can be prepaired. If anyone has any information it would be much appreciated. Thank you
How To Become a Police Officer?
Requirements and how you become a police officer vary depending the state and the department. One of the best things that you can do is to earn a college degree. As far as education goes, some police departments only require their officers to have a high school diploma or GED. Some police departments require their officers to have a two year degree or equivalent. Some police departments require their officers to have a four year degree or equivalent. Even if a particular department does not require a degree, you will have a better chance of getting hired if you have one. Some departments pay their officers more if they have a degree. Having a degree could also benefit you when trying to get promoted after you become a police officer. Choose a major that interests you and that would be useful for police work. Criminal justice, psychology, forensic science, a foreign language, accounting, and computer science are some good examples. While in college, learn as much as you can, and earn the highest GPA that you can. Be a good person, maintain a good reputation, and don't do anything that you would not want a background investigator to find out about. There are many things that you can do to increase your chances of becoming a police officer. Check out http://www.peaceofficerjobs.com for excellent information and advice about becoming a police officer. Good luck!
How to become police officer?
Can you become a police officer if you mentally weak? Meaning pretty soft spoken, shy around other people, not very talkative. Does the police academy teach you to become strong mentally as well as physically and how to handle difficult people?
Can I still become a Police Officer?
I am 20 years old now. I plan on going to school for law enforcement and eventually becoming a police officer in the state of Minnesota somewhere in the Twin Cities area. When I was 16 years old in high school, I got into a fight that resulted in me being convicted of a felony assault but after I finished my community service and probation and passed everything with flying colors and showed remorse to the person and their family, they expunged the felony off of my juvenile record. I joined the Army National Guard and made it through the selection process for that and made it all the way through basic training and still haven’t heard anything about the Felony so. I don’t plan on actually applying to a police department until I am at least 22. Would this disqualify me from becoming a police officer? Now I know that it does depend on the police department that I applied to, but in general, what I still be able to become a cop? And what are my chances of becoming one still if I am completely honest about it?
Can anyone become a police officer?
Generally, you have to be a citizen.You have to be at least a high school graduate, and lots of departments require an associates degree or equivalent. A few require bachelor’s degrees.You have to wait ’til a given department is taking applications. If your application is accepted, you have to take a written test, a physical agility test, and an oral board interview. From those three tests a list is made. There will probably be at least six applicants for every opening. I’ve applied to departments where there were no openings. The department just wanted to put together a list “just in case.” Several hundred applicants for the chance to be on a hiring list, with no guarantee there would be any openings during the period the list was active.When your name is pulled from the list, you’ll have to pass a medical exam, a psychiatric or psychological exam, and a very comprehensive background investigation. Some smaller departments require a follow-up interview with the chief or some other higher-ranking officer.Then, if they decide to hire you after all that, you have to go through an intense basic training academy. If you make it past that, you’ll have a year’s probation (sometimes a year and a half, sometimes two years). You’ll spend three to six months being field trained by an partner who’s a veteran cop specially trained in being an field training officer.If you pass field training, and manage not to step in any shit during your probationary period, your job is relatively secure. But, in a sense, you’re never off probation when you’re a cop.
How to become a police officer in michigan?
Requirements and how you become a police officer vary depending on the department. However, one of the best things that you can do is to attend college. As far as education goes, some police departments only require their officers to have a high school diploma or GED. Some police departments require their officers to have a two year degree or equivalent. Some police departments require their officers to have a four year degree or equivalent. Even if a particular department does not require a degree, you will have a better chance of getting hired if you have one. Some departments pay their officers more if they have a degree. Having a degree could also benefit you when trying to get promoted after you become a police officer. Choose a major that interests you and that would be useful for police work. Criminal justice, psychology, forensic science, a foreign language, accounting, and computer science are some good examples. Just make sure that school that you attend is properly accredited. Learn as much as you can, and earn the highest GPA that you can. Be a good person, maintain a good reputation, and don't do anything that you would not want a background investigator to find out about. If possible, I would earn a four year degree, be a good candidate, and try to get hired by a department that will put you through the academy. There are many things that you can do to increase your chances of becoming a police officer. Check out http://www.peaceofficerjobs.com for excellent information and advice about becoming a police officer. Good luck!
Can you become a police officer in the USA without being an American citizen?
I can only speak for NC and the answer is no.Reminds me of fellow who's background investigation I did… I'll call him Robert.Robert and his family came to the US from Columbia. Robert's father was high up in the Columbian government but after the government fell and the country was consumed in chaos, Robert's dad took his family and spirited them out of Columbia, and eventually into the US… illegally.But Robert's dad worked hard and got him and his family legal status…. They were green card carrying “alien residents”. As an alien resident, Robert had all the rights of a US citizen except voting rights. He could serve in the US military and did so as a Marine. It was on a recruiting trip to a Marine base that our paths crossed. He requested an application to our agency.I knew Robert was a keeper from the first day I met him. During his physical tryouts, he completed the mile and a half run in near record time. He then ran along side the slower runners encouraging them to keep on and not quit. Robert was a team player.While I worked on his background, Robert worked on becoming a US citizen. I had all but completed Robert’s investigation and I knew he had the job, if only he could complete his citizenship papers. But as usual with the government, his citizenship application was mired deep in bureaucratic mud.Time was running out for this class. Robert had to get his US citizenship or be passed over. I didn't want that so I made a call to our then US Senator Jesse Helms and I spoke with his personal secretary. I explained the situation and she said, “I think we can help you with that”. Within the week, Robert showed up at my office with his naturalization papers… he was now a US citizen, and I offered him the job. He accepted.I'd like to say that Robert had a successful career, climbing the ranks of my old agency, and installing that sense of teamwork into every officer he commanded… but I can't. Shortly after Robert completed his training, he was killed in the line of duty… shot by and armed robbery suspect.True story…
Why do people become police officers?
Well kid, First I'd recommend you stay in school; your grammar and spelling are atrocious. That being said, there are a variety of reasons people become police officers. Family pride, service to the community, ego but most take the job because of a consistent pay check and decent benefits. It wasn't always like that. For many years, police officers were very underpaid. And today, depending on your locale, some still are underpaid. I don't know why your opinions of the police are so negative. Do you get in trouble often? If not, I'd be hard pressed to believe you have formulated your opinion based on anything other than personal experience. Today's police officers are better trained, better educated and better paid that those of our past. I can't complain. I make 100K and my schedule is hardly tough to take. I work Monday through Friday, 7:00am to 3:00pm. Not bad for a cuff n gun toting monkey huh?