6 steps to becoming a cop 1. EDUCATION 2. APPLICATION-PROCESS
3. PHYSICAL ASSESSMENT TEST 4. POLYGRAPH TEST 5. POLICE WRITTEN
EXAM AND ORAL BOARD INTERVIEW 6. PSYCHOLOGICAL EXAM
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Need a diploma, GED, or to be 21 years of age. Need to know
Math Accounting, Business, Computer Skills, Science, Foreign
Language, high state of physical fitness and moral fitness. They
say having more than a diploma, its also good to have an associates
or Bachelors degree.
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Choose a department to apply then take an civil service
exam.
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Physically strong Good hearing Good eye sight
StrengthAgility
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POLYGRAPH TEST Lie detector test Drug test Cant have felonies
Weapon violation History of domestic violence
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Personality test to see why you would make a good officer Test
your judgment and problem solving capabilities Youll also be asked
a question: "A fellow officer calls for assistance on a family
dispute that is getting out of control. Upon your arrival to the
house you see the requesting officer struggling with a male subject
on the floor. The male subject is on top of the officer attempting
to punch him in the face. What are you going to do, and why?"
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Mental health Labor law Risk management Police departmental
discipline