-starting off with just a GED
-in illinois or wisconsin
2007-01-20 15:22:10 · 11 answers · asked by nene5429 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
do i need 2-4yrs of college b4 i apply?
2007-01-20 15:29:47 · update #1
It depends on the department you are applying to but I would recommend an Associates Degree in Criminology, Law Enforcement or at least Sociology with a few Criminology classes on the side.
Also a lot of officers start off as Reserve Officers. Generally it's voluntary but the department gets to know you and your skills. Contact the department you want to work for and just ask questions.
Also don't get discouraged if this is something you really want. It sometimes takes years of applying to get hired. Just keep at it.
2007-01-20 16:05:55 · answer #1 · answered by oregonhoney30 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How lots practise you choose relies upon on the police branch you choose for to artwork for. some police departments purely require applicants to have a extreme college degree or ged. some require a definite quantity of school credit. some require a 2 or 4 365 days degree. in case you choose for to grow to be a police officer, you will get a 4 365 days degree. Having a level can strengthen your possibilities of having a police officer job. lots of the police departments that don't require applicants to have a level, desire them to. some departments pay their officers greater in the event that they have a level. Having a level may additionally make it easier to get promoted after turning out to be a police officer. decide for a considerable that pastimes you and that could additionally be functional for police artwork. criminal justice, forensic technology, accounting, workstation technology or information technologies, communications, a distant places language, and psychology are some examples of majors stable for law enforcement officials. superb of large fortune!
2016-10-31 21:22:47 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have seen a lot of people go to college, get a degree and then learn the job isn't for them.
If you are 18, you might contact your local police to see if the have a Ride-Along program. You can go as many times as you like. You ride with a cop on patrol. Ask questions. See what they really do (not the tv world)
THEN, if you are still interested, go for the degree.
2007-01-20 15:55:26 · answer #3 · answered by John Hightower 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many police departments just require a high school diploma, but some of the more progressive ones now require a certain number of college credits to be eligible. Check with the dept.you are interested in joining.
2007-01-21 00:17:07 · answer #4 · answered by WC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on where you apply. Some require a college degree, others require a certain number of college credits. Some will wave the college degree or credits if you have served in the military.
2007-01-20 15:27:23 · answer #5 · answered by Ti 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think you need a degree, it only looks better. A GED or high school diploma should suffice in most cases. Just remember like w/ all jobs its competitive so the more decorated your resume the better.
2007-01-20 15:37:27 · answer #6 · answered by black7_revolution 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
at least HS grad or GED, get into a Criminal Justice program either at the Associate or Bachelor's degree level
2007-01-21 03:09:54 · answer #7 · answered by Officer Baz Says... 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Shockingly and sadly, you only need a high school diploma or the equivalent and a certified academy for your state.
2007-01-20 15:58:20 · answer #8 · answered by hrh_gracee 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
first to need to go to college get associates degree (2yrs)- i think any but its better to take crimina justice
clean record
pass all the police tests....police academy
n then ur off to work
2007-01-21 01:52:46 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
completion of 6th grade
2007-01-20 15:30:41 · answer #10 · answered by brp_13 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋