2006-12-01 16:26:56 · 13 answers · asked by daddymac5050 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
No, but it helps down the road when you want to become a detective or something else.
A high school diploma and a police academy training course are usually sufficient.
A very clean background check also helps.
2006-12-01 17:39:04 · answer #1 · answered by DixieNormus 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on what state you live in. I reside in Ohio and you do not need a degree to become a police officer here. I know in Minnesota you need at least an Associate's degree. Any Federal law enforcement agency is requiring a Bachelor's. I know these things because I used to be a police officer in Ohio and looked into the areas I mentioned.
2006-12-01 16:38:06 · answer #2 · answered by budracing8fan2002 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on what state you live in. I am in WI, and here we require a min. of 60 credits and most departments want a 4 year degree.
However, if you are interested in working part time, some smaller departments will hire you, put you through the state recruit school (440 hours) and allow you to start working. The state allows 6 years for part time officers to complete their 60 credits. If a department sends you to recruit school the state Training and Standards board will pay for the school.
Full time officers only have 4 years to complete the schooling.
For more information, do a google on Wisconsin Training and Standards Board.
I hope this helps.
Good Luck.
2006-12-01 16:34:50 · answer #3 · answered by mike4514 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
College degree is advantageous to enter the Police Force but the basic requirement is just a high school diploma.
2006-12-01 16:29:53 · answer #4 · answered by FRAGINAL, JTM 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No, but a degree does help when it comes for promotions and moving up the ladder to detective and other choice assignments. You can also earn a degree if the first few years of being a patrolman, and then later move up, or move to another state or federal agency.
2006-12-01 16:39:20 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In my town you need to apply, test fair, and 26 weeks academy.
For city officer.
For state you almost need a two year degree, but not exactly.
Just depends on the locality.
2006-12-01 16:32:56 · answer #6 · answered by streetlevelinfo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
While most departments don't require it in thier job requirements.
But being realistic, there are so many people applying for one position that you will almost have to have one to get hired.
2006-12-02 02:53:14 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I believe you do.
You also have to pass their test and go through training and etc. I used to date someone who was obsessed with being a policeman.
2006-12-01 16:28:31 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
NO, not at the present time, but it is heading in that direction.
2006-12-01 23:05:08 · answer #9 · answered by WC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no pretty sure you dont bu u need a high school diploma of course
2006-12-01 16:29:59 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋