What qualifications are required to become a police officer?

Answer by  patti (29325)

Each community determines the requirements for its police officers, including the selection of candidates for its police academy, if there is one. Generally, officers must be at least 21 years old, without criminal histories, without drug/alcohol problems, physically fit and without psychological impairments that would prevent the candidate from performing his duties as prescribed.

Answer by  Hasan72 (572)

Each country has their own set of qualifications to find police officers. But some common qualifications are; age over 20 years, no criminal records, no drug/alcohol problems, physically and psychologically fit.

Answer by  Camelia (662)

You should have graduated some sort of military school, or to be a law graduate. However, if you are a civil law graduate, you would have to undergo some training courses before being named a police officer.

Answer by  rhonda515 (607)

Qualifications vary depending on township for becoming a police officer. Many require some college credits or prior military experience in order to enter the academy.

Answer by  Jack56 (408)

All candidates must be high school graduates, be able to pass a criminal background check, the civil service exam and a rigorous physical fitness test.

Answer by  YellowCup (1650)

It can vary from department to department. Most departments want atleast sixty hours college, possibly a degree in criminal justice. Certain military experience can get you in easier such as being an MP in the military. Of course, you still have pass the police academy if accepted.