how do i become a police lieutenant or obtain higher rank in the police force?

Question

do you have to have a higher degree. what do you need.

does anyone have an idea of how much it pays to be a lieutenant. just give me a range

Answer 1

Higher education is always going to be valuable, as is the ability to play politics. I don't mean this in a negative way. If you have people skills and can meet with diverse members of the community, enhance the image of the city and the police, and are respected by your supervisors and subordinates alike, you have what it takes to be promoted.

You will also have to take exams and keep current on the law and procedures. If you have a vision for change that is positive and will reduce costs, you are there!

A friendly Chief or a friend on the City Council won't hurt, either. Good luck in all you do!

Answer 2

You could join under the HPD scheme (high potential development) this is open not only for people with degrees but also for someone with extreme promise, the degree will certainly help if you want to go high in the ranks. Also the more knowledge you have the more confident you will feel. Also when you leave uni you can also study some distance learning other degrees/masters after your initial 2 year training. It helps keep your mind active. Also don't listen to any of the *** when they say the HPD ones are not to be trusted, so long as you are fair with people and honest you'll be grand.

Answer 3

I assume you are an officer now, bcecause you can't get to be a lieutenant unless you climb up the ranks. You need more than just a degree, you have to have street smarts, which are more important to police work. In addition, you have to be knowledgeable about the finer points of the law, which lower grade officers don't know. A college degree can help, but it is not the primary consideration.

Answer 4

You'll need at least a B.A. degree to be a lieutenant. First you have to be a patrol officer, then a sergeant, then a lieutenant. Some departments may have other ranks in between also. A "lou" makes about $15,000 more a year than a patrol officer.

Answer 5

In an agency of any size these days, the only way to get promoted is to have at least a bachelor's degree. A masters will go a long ways toward management positions like lieutenant and captain or higher.
A degree in management is best. Criminal Justice degrees aren't that great unless you want to teach it after you retire.

Answer 6

Most of the higher command ranks require at least a Bachelor's degree, if not a Master's, in Criminal Justice. The only way to get to a higher rank is to start at the bottom, as a patrol officer, and work your way up through the ranks as you also work on your degree on your off-duty time.

Answer 7

After a numbers of years you will be asked if you want a promotion (doesn't matter how well you have done as a cop).

You will be required to take a test if you want a promotion. If you pass the test than you will become a higher rank. I beleive you will be asked every two years or so.

Answer 8

You need to be a good test taker. Become Sgt through taking the PD Sergeant test, then Lt. after you've had some time in as a Sgt. Usually, there are waiting lists as well.

Figure 16 years on average with the Lt's I deal with. And all of them have political contacts in the PD that have helped them step up. In fact, most have Deputy Inspectors that have helped them climb the ladder.

Answer 9

Good performance in work and exams are the secrets to rise in the ranks.

Answer 10

Show me that you can do the job that you have now , then we can talk