what are the general requirements to become a police officer?
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1.  Minimum Age - Generally 21, sometimes 18.\n2.  Clean Criminal Record (No serious misdemeanors and No Felonies)\n3.  H.S Diploma or GED\n4.  Willing to Submit to a background check.\n5.  Decent/Good Phsyical Health\n6.  Clean Credit History (No Garnishments, Judgements, Bankruptcy, etc.)
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All states I am aware of follow thier state POST ( Police Officer Standard and Training) requirements for that state.\n\nI would suggest you do a research ( web search) on POST traiing.\n\nNormally police policy merely states they require and follow POSST standards
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Depends were but I think it's a national deal\n\nYou can go as early as 18 or 19, you don't need a 4 year diploma in criminal justice, in fact DON'T get a diploma in criminal justice get it in something else because a degree in that will get you nothing. Get a backup like a Business degree because in case you get hurt on the job and you can't continue being an officer, you always have your degree to fall back on.\n\nYou do NEED a high school diploma, and be inexcellent physical shape\nNow if you go into the academy at say 19, the departments still won't hire you till you're 20 1/2 or 21, and they prefer educated people or people with life experience, or military
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You must have a High School Diploma, a GED is accepted under some circumstances.\n\nWhat are the qualifications to join the Coast Guard?\n\nFollowing are the basic requirements for becoming a member of the Coast Guard:\n\n\nYou must be a US citizen or a Resident Alien. \nBe between the ages of 17-27 for Active Duty. (If you are 17, you'll need parental consent.) \nReservists must be between 17-39. Prior service personnel should contact their local recruiter for specific programs. \nHave a high school diploma.  GEDs are accepted in special circumstances. \nHave no more than two dependents. \nPass the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) test. \nPass a military entrance medical exam. \nBe the type of person who wants to serve the public on or around the water.
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I don't think there is any specific age requirement, but you usually do have to have a degree in criminal justice or some sort of scientific field.\n \nFound a great site, with the original name of:\nhttp://www.criminologist.com/\n\nWho'd have guessed that's where to find information on criminologists?
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TO QUALIFY TO TAKE THE POLICE OFFICER EXAMINATION, YOU MUST:\n\nBe at least 20 years old (there is no maximum age limit). \nBe a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident alien. There is no residency requirement. \nHave a valid driver license. \nNot have been convicted of a felony in California or of an act in any other state or Federal jurisdiction or in any other county that would have been a felony if committed in California or any misdemeanor that carries a penalty prohibiting ownership, possession, or control of a firearm. \nTO BE HIRED, YOU MUST:\n\nBe at least 21 years old. \nHave: \na U.S. high school diploma or \na G.E.D.  or \nCalifornia High School Proficiency examination or \ntwo-year / four year degree from an accredited college or university \nBe a U.S. citizen. \nSuccessfully complete all components of the Police Officer examination and the background investigation process.\n\nTHE POLICE OFFICER COMPONENTS ARE:\n\nA multiple-choice written examination that tests English grammar and syntax, spelling, vocabulary, and reading-comprehension skills.\n\nA physical ability examination that measures strength, endurance, equilibrium, and flexibility. Additionally, a trigger-pull exercise that measures handgrip and arm strength.\n\nA situation-response oral examination that tests oral communication skills, decision-making, self-control, and flexibility.\n\nCandidates who pass the three-part Police Officer examination move on to the background investigation process.\n\n\nTHE BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION PROCESS CONSISTS OF:\n\nA psychological evaluation that includes a written evaluation and an interview. \nA polygraph examination that focuses on information provided in the candidate's personal history questionnaire. \nAn employment-character-background investigation. \nA medical examination that includes a vision test, a hearing test, and height/weight measurements. \nAt the time of the vision test, your corrective lenses (glasses or hard or soft contact lenses) must be made available. Vision must be at least 20/30 either unaided or corrected with glasses or hard or soft contact lenses. If glasses or hard contact lenses are worn, uncorrected vision must be no weaker than 20/100. If soft contact lenses are worn, there is no limitation on uncorrected vision provided the wearer has successfully worn these soft lenses for at least six (6) months. All candidates must have entirely full visual fields and must achieve a passing score on a color-vision test.\n\nAt the time of the hearing test, the uncorrected auditory threshold for each ear in the speech frequencies of 500, 1000, 2000 and 3000 Hz should average 20 db, or less in the ANSI 69 calibration. Hearing loss in these frequencies should be no greater than 35 db.\n\nAt the time of height-weight measurement, the following standards will be strictly adhered to:\n\n\nMEN WOMEN \nHEIGHT MAXIMUM WEIGHT HEIGHT MAXIMUM WEIGHT \n5' 151 4'6" 116 \n5'2" 159 4'8" 122 \n5'4" 167 4'10" 130 \n5'6" 175 5' 138 \n5'8" 183 5'2" 144 \n5'10" 193 5'4" 152 \n6' 204 5'6" 161 \n6'2" 216 5'8" 169 \n6'4" 229 5'10" 179 \n6'6" 241 6' 190 \n \nCandidates may be disqualified from the background investigation process if they withhold, misstate, or lie about background information; if they have a felony conviction; if they have an unacceptable driving record; or if they have a history of use or association with illegal drugs.\n\nCandidates who are disqualified during background investigation process must wait two years from the date of disqualification before they may reapply to take the Police Officer examination. Candidates who are disqualified because of uncorrectable medical problems, serious drug abuse or because of criminal records may possibly not be allowed to reapply.\n\nWhen the candidate's background investigation process is completed, th
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I'm afraid it's not quite that cut and dry.  It really depends totally on what state you live in and what agency you're applying for.  A lot of agencies require no college, including many state police agencies, while others, generally cities like New York and Baltimore require a degree of some sort or an equal amount of police experience.\n\nThe same goes for the academy.  Most of the time to be certified as a police officer you have to attend an academy which, usually depending on state regulations, has to be a certain number of hours of training, (600, 800, etc)..This usually equates to anywhere from a couple months to 6 months plus.  \n\nI guess in short, I should simply say that it depends on what police agency you're applying to.  However, I should tell you that a lot of agencies are leaning towards college educated people and even if it's not a formal requirement, it can help you get in.
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Training to Become a Forensic Scientist \n\nThere are two main elements in the training required to become a general forensic scientist. The first involves academic courses, and the second, on-the-job training usually with one of the main suppliers of primary services to police. \n\nAcademic requirements:\n\nRequirements in respect of academic qualifications depend on the ultimate goal. For instance, to become an assistant forensic scientist or equivalent or a technical specialist, you are likely to need at least four good passes at GCSE including English and either science (Biology/Chemistry) or Maths, and at least one A level in a science subject. To become a case-reporting forensic scientist and/or a forensic science researcher, you will usually require at least a good first degree in Biology, Chemistry or related subject, followed up, in many cases, by a postgraduate/MSc qualification in forensic science or direct employment. \n\nTraining on-the-job:\n\nOn-the-job training tends to be best catered for by suppliers of forensic science services to police and other law enforcement agencies as it is in these organisations that there is the breadth and depth of casework to provide the necessary experience. Such training generally includes a combination of specialist in-house courses and practical casework - all forming part of a professional apprenticeship
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There is no certification required to be a police officer. Each department sets its own hiring guidelines and requirements.
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The responsibility associated with a law enforcement career is significant; however, there is tremendous benefit and pride in serving and protecting others. Not only will you ensure the safety of citizens, but you will also uphold the law, and ensure that the rights of citizens are preserved. These responsibilities make this profession among the most important in maintaining the integrity of the laws created on the local, state, and federal levels.   \n  \n \n- Step One -\nYES!!  I Want to Be A Police Officer!!  \n \n\nThe first step in the testing process is to file an application and Abbreviated Background Questionnaire (ABQ) \n\nThe Abbreviated Background Questionnaire (ABQ) is a preliminary background review. This DOES NOT REPLACE the more extensive background review conducted for those applicants who receive a passing score on all four phases of the examination. However, this Questionnaire will be reviewed prior to scheduling candidates for the exam. PLEASE MAKE SURE THIS INFORMATION IS ACCURATE. This document must be completed and submitted to take the examination.\n\nThe requirements for filing an application follow:\n\nYou must be 20 years of age at the time of application and 21 years in order to be   appointed.  (No maximum age restriction applies). \n\nYou must possess a valid driver's license. \n\nYou must have a high school diploma, or GED equivalent. \nSome Require College or College credits\n\nYou must be a US Citizen. \n\nPrior police experience is not required.\n\n\n-Step Two-  \n \n\nIf your application and ABQ are approved, the Police Departent will notify you of the time and place to report for the four-phase examination. The phases of the examination follow:\n\n \nI.    Physical Capability (Pass/Fail)\nII.   Multiple Choice Examination (Pass/Fail)\nIII.  Writing Sample (Pass/Fail)\nIV. Oral Exercise \n  \nThe phases of the examination are numbered according to the order in which the exam will be graded.  The phases may not be administered in the order they are listed above.  Phases I, II, and III of the examination are administered as "hurdles".  Candidates who fail to pass a phase will not receive a score for subsequent phases.  A candidate must receive a passing score on all phases to be considered eligible.  Passing scores from Phase IV will determine the candidate's ranking on the eligible list.\n\nIn summary the standards for the Physical Capability test will measure the following:\n\nEVENTS\n STANDARD\n \n300 meter run\n 70 seconds\n \npush-ups\n 20 repetitions\n \nsit-ups\n 31 repetitions in one minute \n \n\nPhases I, II, and III are administered on a pass/fail basis only. Candidates who pass all four phases of the exam will be placed on the eligible list wholly on the basis of their Phase IV scores. Information sessions will be offered by Civil Service prior to testing, and we strongly urge you to attend one of these classes. There is no appeals process for the Civil Service test.\n \n \n- Step Three -  \n Candidates who score high enough on the Civil Service examination(s) to begin the selection process will be placed in one of three bands--90, 80, or 70--depending on their B-Pad test score.\n\nMilitary veterans who take this examination, upon presentation of appropriate documentation no later than the final day of testing, may be eligible for Veteran’s Preference credit.  \n\nAll candidates will be notified by the Police Department of their final test score(s) and successful candidates will be notified of the band to which they have been assigned.\n\n\nBeginning with the 90 band candidates, a personal history questionnaire will be provided to, and must be completed by the candidate.  The candidate will then be required to report to Police Headquarters for a pre-interview with a background investigator. Pictures, fingerprints, and waivers will be completed to assist in an extensive background investigation.  A polygraph examination and oral interview will be scheduled at this
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Most police forces will not take uneducated 18 year olds.  They require at least an Associates Degree in Criminal Justice.  Some require a Bachelors Degree.  The military has MANY more occupations other than policing, from cook to fireman, mechanic, to air traffic controller.  Very different, but both important to our society.\n\nAlso, soldiers don't eat as many donuts(kidding!)
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do you mean a Sergeant? like in the police? or a surgeon like as in a doctor in a hospital. if it a police then u need to finish high school and go to through a bootcamp type of training to become a regular police officer and work your way up.\n\n if you want to become a hospital surgeon then u have ur work cut out for u. study every single day when your in high schools read some biology, chemistry and physics textbooks and calculus books for fun. Take AP biology, chemistry, calculus, and physics in high school. its never too early to get started. this is an ultra competitive field. ALSO see if you can volunteer in a hospital since you cannot work yet. \n\nbecoming a surgeon is dedicating your life to helping other and being able to handle the pressure of constantly expecting to be correct. im studying for pre-med now and i kinda burned out. I chose to switch to an easier field (which is everything else lols).  it is hard to have the level of commitment needed to become a doctors and not many people appreciate your efforts so you have to motivate yourself and make sure you love science. it is not abnormal to spend weeks at a time not speaking to anyone, or moving from a desk. just sitting everyday every hour with your science textbooks. \n\nBecoming a surgeon is a great goel but not everyone is smart enough. make sure you are smart and hardworking enough first by getting top grades in your school. Surgeons can't make mistakes.
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Police Departments require an written test, physical exam, PT test, Background Check, and Oral Board.\nYou need to work out and get in shape for the PT. It takes time to build endurance in running. They will time your mile. And you will do sit ups, and more.\nThe written test you can study in the ARCO guides for police officer.\nMake sure you have no medical problems. Look up what they require.\nBackground check, make sure no misdemenors or feloney in last 10 years.\nOral Board is the hardest. You will be seated in a room with the board (3-6) and you will have to answer their questions. They are looking for a certain type person so it is important on how you think and what you day and how you say it. Look it up and you can see some possible questions they can ask.\n\nGood Luck
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Contact the police in Singapore to see what the requirements are. Do not try freelance education
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Introduce yourself and answer their questions.  You can prepare yourself by asking one or more policemen what questions they were asked.  Also prepare a short summary of your experience, and say why you would like police work.\nGood luck.
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Most Police Departments only require 20 to 50 credit hours (Sophomore level) to become an officer. Some colleges offer Criminal Justice degrees - the closest that I know of off the top of my head is Texas State University in San Marcos.\n\nAlso, since most Police departments are scrambling to hire officers, most should be very willing to get you any additional info that you'd need. Good Luck!!!
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a degree in criminal justice will definetly get u there (dats wut i am studying) however it does varies depending on where u live, here in houston to become a police officer u must have 42hrs of college n b over 21, once u bcome a police officer u can shift postions from probation officer to school patroling