how do I become a homicide investigator?

Question

I am 28 years old........ I am not in high school, I do not really need a "guidance counselor"..... :)

Answer 1

Take the civil service test for Police Officer, and take it at every police department in your area - odds are at least one of those departments will offier you a job. Then pass the physical, the background check, the psychological exam and your classes at the Police Academy.

Once you're hired as a Police Officer, strive to be the best cop you can be. Now you just need to become a Detective, and there are two ways to do it.

Method 1 - when the test for Detective or Sergent comes up, take the exam and pass it.

Method 2 - try and get yourself assigned to an undercover or plainclothes unit (narcotics, vice, gang task force ect). In the New York Police Department, union rules say that if you've worked for 3 years as an undercover officer, the department has to promote you to detective.

Either way, once you've become a detective, try and get transferred to the homicide unit.

The whole process from start to finish will take about 6 years.

Good luck!

Answer 2

By homicide investigator that term usually means an Investigator assigned to the Homicide Unit of a Police Dept...hence, 1st you would have to become a Police Officer and go through the ranks...check out your local Police Dept for entry requirements...some Depts. require a college degree - others do not...then you take an exam and undergo a background check...once passed, you then enter the Police Academy and if you do well and pass you are then assigned to a duty station.

For a CSI [ Criminal Scene Investigator] you need training in Forensics Sciences....and USUALLY ['but not always] a degree.

Answer 3

If you want to become a police detective, you must first become a police officer. Requirements to become a police officer vary and how you become a police officer varies depending on the police department. Visit the websites of the police departments that you might be interested in working for. Police department websites often provide information about their applicant requirements, about how to apply, and about their hiring process. Some relatively common minimum requirements include having at least a high school diploma or ged, being a citizen, being at least 21 years old, having a valid driver's license, and having no felony convictions. Some relatively common steps in hiring processes include application, written test, physical fitness test, interview, drug test, medical examination, and background investigation. How you become a detective also depends on the department. Most departments require officers to work as patrol officers for at least 2 (usually more) years before being eligible to become detectives. If you want to become a detective, become the best police officer that you can. Maintain an excellent record and reputation as an officer. Becoming a detective can be a very competitive process. Many officers that want to become detectives won't be able to.

Answer 4

Hi Ski_Kitten. You've been given a lots of "SOLUTIONS" so far. Most of them partially right but not completely. I think the best way to find out is to visit your local Police Station and speak with someone in PR. They are normally quite thrilled to help aspiring new recruits and they can give you first hand information. You could also talk to a guidance councillor at your school. Incidentally, it is not mandatory to start as a patrol officer and work your way up. Many Law Enforcement Professionals are hired because of education and expertise in specific areas.

Answer 5

you will need to become a police officer first - do the beat for some years - if you take some courses you could speed up your promotion to detective - if you transfer to other departments or city police forces this would help. The first step is to become a cop and do the beat - it is earned.

Answer 6

You'll have to major in Criminology, and be at the top of your class to be put as a CSI in a major city.

Answer 7

I want to become a criminalist which is basically on the same lines....you have to take administrative justice- criminal justice classes...major with criminal justice and forensic science

Answer 8

In your resume, type: "purchased all the CSI dvds and watched every one of them at least twice."

Answer 9

take classes in criminal investigation!