Florida Police?

Question

How old do you have to be to become a police officer in florida? I think it is 19... at what age can i begin training?

Answer 1

Despite comments like those from Greg, most officers are very friendly provided you don't walk up to the officer and make comments LIKE Greg!

To carry a handgun you must be 21. As such, you must also be 21 to become an officer. There are departments that will hire you prior to your 21st birthday provided you turn 21 by the time you are to graduate from the police academy!

Best wishes!

Answer 2

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. Some police departments will hire you, and then send you to the police academy. In this case, you would already have a job and be paid while attending the academy. Some departments require applicants to have already completed police academy training before being hired. In this case, you have to apply to attend an academy, and if accepted, pay tuition to attend in hopes of getting hired after you graduate. Many academies are run by or through colleges or universities. Keep in mind that there is no guarantee that you will get hired by a police department after you complete an academy. Getting police officer jobs is becoming more and more competitive. Do whatever you can to make yourself the best candidate that you can. For example, don't do anything illegal, maintain a good reputation, keep a good driving record, don't get bad credit, improve all of your communication skills as much as possible, practice to improve your observation and memory skills, and become as physically fit as you can. Consider local, state, and federal jobs. How well you do on written tests and during interviews can be very important when trying to get police officer jobs. Make sure to prepare for any tests and interviews.

Answer 3

The usual age is the same as required to buy a pistol. Most states it's 21.

Answer 4

Dont be a cop! your only 19 thats way too young to become a professional asshole everyone hates cops! In my town we dont even call them cops anymore we just call them the filth. Become a criminal at least you will get respect.