2007-09-16 17:51:57 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
In my agency that would put you on the fast track to promotion. They don't like us college boys
2007-09-17 08:22:16 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Hell yeah.
Sixth grade "grad-uAte" like Jethro Bodine? You're on!
A GED is fine with most depts but what you really want to have to get on the Fire or Police is Military Experience!
That puts you to the head of the line and most states even give some type of Veteran's Preference.
If I were a Police Cheif I'd hire a Veteran before someone with a college degree.
2007-09-16 18:00:55 · answer #2 · answered by tom p 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes you can, but to back that up you usually need 30 or 60 college credits, depending on where you apply. here in nj the majority of PDs require 60 credits.. equal to 4 years, 30 credits equal to 2 years.
Viki (vicki? don't remember how it's spelled - short attention span lol) a GED is a general equivalency diploma. It's generally equal to a high school diploma and it's attained by persons who for one reason or another drop out of high school.
2007-09-16 18:03:00 · answer #3 · answered by StangGirl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, there are still a lot of departments that only require a H.S, education. More and more are requiring at least 60 semester hours of college but a GED is still good for a bunch. Check out officer.com. They list a lot of openings and the requirements. Most departments that require college wave it for 4 years of military service.
2007-09-16 18:00:00 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yep, having a GED is considered a minimum requirement.
Myst
2007-09-16 17:58:44 · answer #5 · answered by Myst 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Never heard of a GED in Australia. What is it? Help me out here.
2007-09-16 18:00:54 · answer #6 · answered by Miss Sally Anne 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In Chicago you can become Superintendent of Police, just ask Dana Starks
2007-09-16 19:00:00 · answer #7 · answered by chi-town12 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Best that I know, you need some college. Go get it. Check out financial aid. College is something that you will never regret and it teaches you a whole lot more that what you get out of the books.
2007-09-16 17:57:27 · answer #8 · answered by towanda 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You'll be right at home. A GED and a big case of inferiority complex just waiting to exert your authority against some law abiding citizens.
2007-09-16 17:56:38 · answer #9 · answered by A Person 3 · 1⤊ 3⤋
In '73 they required a HS Diploma and two years College and either a minority or female.
2007-09-16 18:02:13 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋