Im 19 male right now (20 in May).
I want to become a police officer, but I dont really know what type of education I need.
I am currently enrolled in my local community college, but I am not taking any type of classes that go with any certain program, because I have been unsure of what I have wanted to go to school in, so I basically just been taking general education classes.
I should have around 45credits at the end of this semester, and will take 7 more credits in the summer, all general education, no Majors.
I read that you need to have Military expericence, which I have none, and do not plan on attaining either,
Or will I be good with just an A.A.S in CJ, or a B.A. in CJ.
What about the police acad.?
I live in michigan, and am unsure if I can just go into the Acad. when im ready to and completed enough education, or if I need to be sponsered by an agency before I do so.
Looking for advice from current/former police officers/
2007-03-19 07:27:57 · 4 answers · asked by Yep 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
High school or GED, that's the bare minimum,
2007-03-19 07:39:45 · answer #1 · answered by silver lining 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
High School diploma or equivalent usually. However some agencies have degree requirements to get hired or advance past a certain rank.
It sounds like you are on the right track >Stick with it and get at least your AA, even better: BA. Military is not a requirement but it looks good on your resume.
A clean criminal record is a must, too.
Good luck!
2007-03-19 07:47:16 · answer #2 · answered by Hootiesplace 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am in the selection process for the Indiana State Police, and I have an Associate's degree in Business Administration. I don't know about Michigan, but in general, it does help to have military experience ( I don't) and a clean record. Also, some agencies require you to have a certain amount of college education. Most agencies test to recruit new officers. Check out websites for police departments you may be intersted in and see if they offer a test or if their hiring process is different. Oh, and be prepared for one hell of an interview!
2007-03-19 07:35:05 · answer #3 · answered by racehorsegirl83 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
not a police officer but criminal justice is worth looking into
2007-03-19 07:35:52 · answer #4 · answered by ´¯0())))»·.¸¸.·´´¯`··._.· 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋