2007-03-20 09:11:18 · 15 answers · asked by KEWL 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
A GED is equivalent to a high school diploma, one is just as good as the other for ANYthing, so yes. Good luck with you career choice!
2007-03-20 09:13:46 · answer #1 · answered by Betsy 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Depends on the Police Department. But the answer is ..yes..there are some PDs that only require a GED
2007-03-20 09:14:02 · answer #2 · answered by RUNINTLKT 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, any idiot can become a police officer. Just join the military and take some criminal justice classes and apply. The only thing you have to worry about if the force will hire you or not.
2007-03-21 12:08:12 · answer #3 · answered by Voice of reason 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At small (tiny one horse town) communities it is not unusual to have H.S. diploma or GED listed as a minimal requirement. However, in larger professional agencies the standard is much higher.
2007-03-20 09:16:06 · answer #4 · answered by Pipe Grampa 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on where you live. Most full time positions require 60 hours of college credit Associates Degree. Some will send you to the Academy.
2007-03-20 09:16:05 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
they may hire you with a GED, but you would still have to attend the police academy. Look into it with your local department.
2007-03-20 09:14:27 · answer #6 · answered by NolaDawn 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It may depend on the city where you live. Call the Police Department recruiter and ask.
2007-03-20 09:14:17 · answer #7 · answered by newyorkgal71 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, but many department are now upping their educational requirements to include some college credits.
2007-03-20 11:11:37 · answer #8 · answered by WC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can, but most agenicies are going to require at least a 2 year degree or higher.
2007-03-20 11:44:41 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends where you are at, the 3 places i have worked you woudl not beable to, they require an associates degree or 60 sem hours form an accredited college
2007-03-20 20:02:01 · answer #10 · answered by sevenout7 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋