I want do become a cop, what do I do.?

Question

I want to become a Police Officer, im 17 and i'm in my senior year in High School. To become a Police Officer, how long would It take, and what do you suggest I do and what paths? I live in Florida.

Answer 1

Stay out of trouble by all means. DO NOT do any drugs. Keep your driving record clean. If you have a job now… be a good worker and let others have a good impression of you. Down the road in a police background investigation, you do not want any negatives to pop up.

A degree in Criminal Justice will give you a leg up on the police and legal system but, any good degree will help you down the road. So work hard in school now and then go get a Bachelors degree.

Or, at minimum.... Go do a stint in the Military and then go to college and get at least a two year degree. Any reputable agency in Florida requires at least a two year degree.

You then have to apply and get hired by a police department, pass the academy, and spend months on the road with a Field Training Officer and then years humping calls on the street.

If you prove you are a good cop and a good investigator, then maybe you will get the nod to become a Detective.


Go to this link....... http://www.realpolice.net/

There are lots of interesting things to read about the police and employment.

Good luck to you!

Answer 2

Go to the Recruiting Office at the PD where you want to work and ask what you need to do. Right now you could probably join the Explorers if they have that group there and that will give you some insight into things at the department and you can talk with some of the officers who work there. You will have to find out what their age limit is for carrying a gun, too, so you may have a while before you can sign up. Keep your nose clean in the meantime and good luck to you :)

Many of the officers I worked with were in the military and that did help them as far as getting on the department because they already knew how to take orders and had prior training that helped them when they went through the academy. Many also have taken college courses that helped them get in but the recruiter should be able to help guide you with all that.

Answer 3

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 4

My honest suggestion would be the military. Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard. Doesn't matter what branch or what your job is in the military. If you have 4 years of honorable service under your belt, it will be very easy for you to get a police job. Even better if you get your 2 year degree while in the service.

Other then that, just stay out of trouble, try to build a steady work history until you are 21 (the age most States require you to be) and you should be alright.

Answer 5

Do not join the military thinking it will help you with becoming a cop. Military Police have gotta away from doing garrison work and have turned into a combat mos. I would say at least your associates in criminal justice, and those classes are pretty interesting too!

Answer 6

IN FLORIDA. BETTER GO TO COLLEGE. HIGH TECH CRIME CENTERS IN FLORIDA. MANY CRIMINAL JUSTICE MAJORS AND A LOT OF OPEN SPACES.
CONTACT DEFENDERS LAW ENFORCEMENT MOTORCYCLE CLUB AND TALK TO AUGGIE MALONE--TELL HIM ANOTHER BROTHER IN ALABAMA SENT YOU TO TALK TO HIM--

Answer 7

like i said in other answers....go to this website for help in the right direction........www.policejobsinfo.com

Answer 8

Police Academy is alot quicker just 6 month to a year that job doesn't require much brains sorry..............