When my kids are grown I would like to become a?

Question

homicide detective. They are still young, but what steps should take now to ensure my future dream does come true? I just don't want to raise my children in a big city and also, it is a very time consuming job and I want to be able to watch my kids grow. Should I take classes or where should I begin?

I had kids young. I will be 39 when my youngest graduates high school.

Answer 1

Well, to be a homicide detective, you have to be a patrol officer first, then a detective (property crimes, robbery, ect), then you can move to the murder squad.

From rookie police officer to homicide detective, the process can take 5-6 years if you are going fast.

My advice, stay out of trouble, keep an open mind and you should be fine. Classes are alright, but not required. A lot of people say criminal justice degrees are good. My department doesn't care about them.

Answer 2

No one just "becomes" a homicide detective.

You will need to attend a police academy, graduate, spend time on the street doing patrol work, and learning about law enforcement in general.

After three to five years on the street, you will be eligible for promotion or transfer into a specialized unit, like the detective bureau. Once there, you will likely need to prove yourself as an investigator for a few years before being transferred into homicide.

You will need to move to a large city at some point, because smaller communities don't generally have specialized investigators; the detectives there handle burglaries, rapes, assaults, robberies, homicides, arsons, etc.

Answer 3

Work on a degree in Law Enforcement and as much education as possible in investigations.

Few departments will hire you as a detective, almost all require that you start at patrol level and work up. The exception is small forces in small towns.

And of course you want to stay in good shape physically, mentally and legally. Avoid heavy debt and stay current on criminology.

Answer 4

First of all, check with the agency you want to work for as many of them have some age restrictions. Then I would talk to them about what you should do. In most states, you have to have a BA degree to get promotions and good positions. You also have to have good credit.