I am 16

In school still

Wondering what education it takes, do you have to be OP Eligible

I know you can sit a tafe course but can i still reach my goals through that ???

Questions:
What education ?
Whats there pay ?
What it takes ?

Thank you for your time.

Related education posts:

  1. What education do I need to become a police officer? I’m in grade 11, age 16, female. What secondary school (high school) courses should I be taking, and What post secondary education should I receive to better my chances of getting hired as a cop? I already have first...
  2. What education is needed to be a spanish translator? I am very interested in studying Spanish. I know that I could be a spanish teacher, but I was also wondering: 1) What does a Spanish Translator do? 2) What education is needed to be a Spanish translator? Please answer!...
  3. What does Texas education law say about someone who can not complete the physical education course? My brother broke his wrist and is unable to do what the school requires him to do for physical education, but the school refuses to sit him out. They keep saying its a law that he must complete the course,...
  4. How much education is needed in order to become a Film Director/Producer? I’m writing a career day essay and since I would love to become a Film Director/Producer, I need to know how much education is needed. The school I am aming at is USC, if that helps at all. Also, anyone...
  5. Fareed Zakaria on Education: NEWSWEEK & YouTube 1/26/10: In credentials for President Obama’s initial State of a Union address, NEWSWEEK International Editor Fareed Zakaria discusses a problems confronting US tall schools as well as center schools as well as answers citizentube users’ questions upon determining preparation...


6 Responses to “What education it takes to be a police officer ?”

  1. CoolGuy Says:

    I think you have to study and graduate in college, first do your high school work and complete it and then study in college.

  2. Cindy W Says:

    Education depends on the department but it is better to have some college.

    Pay varies from state to state and department to department. Here is our pay scale….
    http://www.lacity.org/per/psb/lapd_salary.htm

    What it takes is to be certain that you really want to be a cop and for the right reasons and not for power, control or revenge….

  3. Henry R Says:

    Most Police Departments in the country require at least 60 college credits (2 years). It doesn’t matter what you study.

  4. Sh0rty Sh0rty Says:

    I have found a couple sites for you. The first link basically are steps to take to actually become a police officer. The second link has a little paragraph on what it pays. I hope I’ve helped!

  5. Tito Says:

    All you need is to be 21 years old and pass a background investigation. You at least need a High School diploma but since you graduate HS at 18(generally) you should spend those 2 years or so getting an A.S. in Justice Administration from a nearby Community College or better yet get a Bachelors or even a graduate degree so that you can be promoted easier. The average pay throughout the USA is $47,000 but in major cities pay is around $54,000 a year. It takes a lot of patience and good judgment to be a police officer. A lot of people aren’t going to like you for the fact that you are a Law Enforcement Officer but don’t take it personally.

  6. Joel T Says:

    Criminal Justice. You don’t need it usually need to take a Civil service test but it pays more to have it.

Leave a Reply