2007-07-10 12:28:16 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
There are both civilian and police negotiators. Some teams/departments use outside psychologists that work with the team on calls when they are needed. Usually, when its a Police Officer, the position is not full-time, but a collateral duty that they perform only when needed.
You're best bet would be to get in with a PD (large city) that actually has that position. Having a degree in psych would put you head and shoulders above others in the PD that do not.
As a police negotiator, your pay would be the same as the grade you serve in. As a civilian it would be a per incident rate, and it would depend on the prearranged contract that was worked out by you and the city.
2007-07-10 13:04:32 · answer #1 · answered by California Street Cop 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The hostage negotiators I work with are members of SWAT. They are not civilian positions.
2007-07-10 12:31:47 · answer #2 · answered by LEO53 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would go to college first ond get some psychological background first. then get a job with a law enforcement agency(sherrif, PD, State or fed) And then work from there to get the position you want.
2007-07-10 13:11:44 · answer #3 · answered by jim c 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you normally have to be a law enforcement officer. It is an added duty in most departments
2007-07-10 12:31:06 · answer #4 · answered by Michael H 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
join the military to start......
serve your country first
2007-07-10 12:32:41 · answer #5 · answered by captainamerica 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋