How do you become a police officer?
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Best way is Military experience. Other ways include Military academies, Universities with Criminal Justice majors.
778585
u have to go to college and take 2 yrs of it. then u go to academy....and later on u get hired for a cop.
91423
College degree in criminal justice.  Volunteer as a reserve officer in your city/town/county.  No heavy drug use.  No criminal history.  Good physical shape.
883557
You might want ignore the ignorant comments about abusing power and start by looking for advertisements for job openings under law enforcement.  They often will state what the requirements are.  You could also try picking up an application.  Try scheduling a ride along with the local pd to see what it's like and if that might be the route you want to go.  It will also give you an opportunity to talk with the officer and they can provide you with a better idea of what you're getting into.  Best thing to do is talk to someone who's doing it.  Good Luck !
884024
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
349157
You will probably need to do the following:\n\n1. Take a written exam\n2.  Take an oral exam\n3.  Take a physical agility test\n4.  Take a polygraph\n5.  Take a psychological test\n6.  Take a medical exam\n7.  Have a background investigation conducted\n\nAssuming you pass these tests/screenings, you'll need to go to the academy (unless you've already done so).  After successfully completing a basic academy, you'll most likely enter what's known as Field Training (FTO), where you're paired up with a senior officer and respond to calls.  This FTO will evaluate you on set criteria on a daily basis.  After passing FTO, you typically become a probationary officer.  In short, yes, it is a lot of work and something you need to be sure you want to put yourself through.  Academy can be boot campish and FTO can be difficult as well.\n\nAs for college, the majority of departments do not require it, but some do.  In any case, college and/or college credits are looked upon favorably.  In many cases, your pay increases may come at a faster clip if you have a degree.
656253
Can you become an MP?  It would probably be worthwhile staying in the service longer if you can.  Can you start hanging out with MPs?  Do you have access to National Guard soldiers who may be police back home?  \n\nIf you can't become an MP, can you get into a job with some "nation building" capacity?\n\nDo you know what State you'd like to live in?  You could contact the state police academy there and ask for advice.  \n\nDo you know where you want to go to college?  Contact the Criminal Justice Department there and ask for advice.\n\nDon't know where you want to live or go to college?  Pick a couple places and as them.\n\nIf being a policeman doesn't work out, there are other security jobs you could do.  Work with a consulting company, be a private investigator, etc.\n\nAlso, you might as well try IOSCAR; it's free.  It asks you questions and suggests occupations based on your interests, knowledge, skills, and abilities.  It also has a lot of information on occupations and on the outlook for different occupations.\n\nhttp://www.ioscar.org/tx/\nhttp://www.ioscar.org/tx/ip/ipinstruct.asp\n\nGood luck!
139941
Go to college, get a degree, join the Army as an officer...  Get out and go into the public sector.  When you get done being an Army officer everyone will want you and you move right into management.  So once you're there you just move up the chain and become CEO.
754393
There is a process (and eligibility requirements) for becoming a US citizen. Check out the Immigration and Naturalization web site.\n\nCounty web sites advertise jobs available in their departments, including police. Some counties may not keep their web sites up to date in careers. In some counties, Police departments may have their web sites where you can find this info.
744719
Pretty much anywhere. Every job involves some type of reporting, documenting, literature. Making a report the number one thing that most police officers are weak at. Politicans/ Government will love an English graduate. Telecommunications need script writers for the anchor persons.  Everywhere. Lawyers need paralegals and legal assistants.  Do not have to limit yourself to teaching. Every career requires excellent writing skills, knowledge of the English grammar. The opportunities are endless.
232398
It has no bearing on geting a Police Job at all...You take a written test and a physical,back ground,and psy and polygraph.Police Academy teaches you what you need to know to survive..Good Luck.. And you don't have to have any college..If you do want college major in something other then Police Science because if you are injured on the job you want something else to fall back on..In larger agencies college can help to get you promoted to an administration position, which is more money..
575883
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.
1045813
Look up information on your local departments.  Also look up county and State in your area to see who's hiring.  Some of them require college, but not many.  When a department is accepting applications, they will put you through a process that will include a physical and a written test and a background check.  If you make it through the process, the department will hire you and send you through the Academy.  Larger departments like State Police has academies running all the time.  They usually last a few months or weeks depending.  A smaller department might take a while to send you through and you can get on the road.  Good luck.  It's a great job!
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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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Police Academys differ in length, but most GOOD ones are from 18-20 weeks long.  Some will require you to stay there in their barracks, but others will allow you to commute.  You should inquire about this.  \n\nYou shouldn't have to move if you join a local police dept., but you'll probably have to move if you want to be a State Police Trooper.
1039818
Actually, most police forces would rather you had a background in business.....anything you need to become a detective you will learn at the academy.  Having something other than a law enforcement related course gives you an advantage over others.  Business training will help with the mounds of paperwork police officers have to do on a daily basis.
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You will either want to become a peace officer or lawyer.\n\nYou could get a paralegal degree. Ask at your school.