A police officer or law enforcement officer’s most important duty is to protect people and property. They patrol areas that they have been assigned which includes responding to calls, making arrests, enforcing laws, testifying in court, and issuing citations. Some of their duties include, responding to domestic disturbance, providing first aid to people involved in automobile accidents, or injured in other domestic disputes. Much of their time on the job is involved in patrolling, filling out forms, and writing reports. More recently, police officers have been given the additional responsibilities of performing immigration duties.
Educational Qualification
Educational qualifications will vary from agency to agency, but every applicant should be a U.S. citizen, and at least 21 years old. Applicants should have no felony conviction, and will need to be financially responsible. Applicants will have to meet physical fitness, hearing, vision and medical requirements. They will have to pass through an interview, written exam, background check, drug test, and psychological evaluation.
Each agency has its own educational requirements for its applicants. Some agencies require a high school diploma, while others require a college degree. Several law enforcement agencies encourage their officers to take law enforcement-related college courses while in college and throughout their careers. Candidates with an associate degree in criminal justice will have an advantage because the course they studied is connected to the justice system.
Most law enforcement agencies require candidates to go through a training program at the academy. However, smaller agencies might need applicants to complete a basic training program at a local college, university or at the agency’s academy. Captain Steven Sabo has been a law enforcement officer for over thirty years.
Educational Qualification
Educational qualifications will vary from agency to agency, but every applicant should be a U.S. citizen, and at least 21 years old. Applicants should have no felony conviction, and will need to be financially responsible. Applicants will have to meet physical fitness, hearing, vision and medical requirements. They will have to pass through an interview, written exam, background check, drug test, and psychological evaluation.
Each agency has its own educational requirements for its applicants. Some agencies require a high school diploma, while others require a college degree. Several law enforcement agencies encourage their officers to take law enforcement-related college courses while in college and throughout their careers. Candidates with an associate degree in criminal justice will have an advantage because the course they studied is connected to the justice system.
Most law enforcement agencies require candidates to go through a training program at the academy. However, smaller agencies might need applicants to complete a basic training program at a local college, university or at the agency’s academy. Captain Steven Sabo has been a law enforcement officer for over thirty years.
