Career questions tagged police

Working as a police officer requires completion of an academy and a probation period. Careers within the police force range from a detective, crime scene investigator, or a school resource officer. For more information, please read below. Read more Show less
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Madilyn267 views

How can fid a career for me when I can't even think of what I want to be?

How can fid a career for me when I can't even think of what I want to be?

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Mario372 views

How much does a detective get paid a year?

I am in 10th grade and i would like to see how much a detective gets paid for i can see if i want to become one.

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Adalie452 views

what types of training and classes will i need to attend to become a police officer?

i want to either become a police officer or sheriffs deputy. i am looking to find out what is needed of me to be able to be in this line of work.

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Robert367 views

What degree is needed for working in protective services?

What values will I need for a job in protective services? How did you join the protective services industry?

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Galicia895 views

What's the best thing about attending Boston University?

I'm thinking of going to Boston University in the future to study Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice, but i'm still having doubts about my choice . What other Colleges or Universities are good for studying Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice that really focus on Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice. #criminal-justice #law #police #Detective.

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Emmaleigh455 views

What is the environment like being in law enforcement?

Is the environment good or bad?

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Emmaleigh267 views

How challenging is it to be a police officer??

Do I need years of training?

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Tim184 views

How often should i workout to get into the police force and stay in shape for soccer?

How often should i workout to get into the police force. i go around 5 times per week. but i also cant get too big otherwise it can affect my sport. any ideas?

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L284 views

How long does it take to be a successfully poilce

How many years of college to be a police or to be in law informant

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CareerVillage Office Hours286 views

Becoming a police officer doesn’t require a college degree - so I don’t need one, right? ?

Note: this question is part of our professionals series where volunteers share questions they wish they saw on the platform

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jharet715 views

How is the military and do you recommend it

i want to get in to it I'm 17 but I'm nervous

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Paul847 views

What does it take to join the Special Forces?

What does it take to join the Special Forces and what is it like?

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CJ217 views

To be FBI or CSI, do we have to be some type of previous law enforcement prior to applying for or being recruited for those careers?

literally that question?

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Isaiah266 views

How would I go about joining the Police Academy?

How would I go about being in the Police Academy. What classes do I need to take, what entrance tests, and what math and reading scores do I need to have to be successful? What are the important things to know about being in the Police Academy?

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Alyssa329 views

what is it like being an police officer?

what is it like at the academy for police training? how hard was it to get through? is it difficult being an officer on patrol? how can i be ready for when i’m able to join the academy? what is it like being an officer? is it scary?

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Jenny332 views

How do I become a police investigator ?

I am going for a police investigator career yet I don’t know much in what I need to do…? I am planing of applying for Monmouth University when I graduate in 2025

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Jaqueline262 views

Why did you decide to become an undercover police officer? What do you like about it?

undercover police officer

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Sylvia253 views

Im going into hight school and i to learn how to be a police and how to do it and study also the work out so i could prepare?

If you have any tips or advice

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Nathan180 views

Where Should I go to become successful in law enforcement in Massachusetts?

I would like to become a police officer in MA but not sure where the best place to go for it is.

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Samara221 views

What is it like to be a 911 communicator?

What is it like to be a 911 dispatcher?

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Nathan304 views

Questions regarding about Navy Corpsmen/Corpsmen who served with USMC

Hello, my name is Nathan D and I'm a high school student looking to contact with both Corpsmen in service or discharged from their duties. I have 10 questions I would like to ask if someone from this occupation comes by this. 1) What rank and position did you or currently hold? 2) What education have you undergone before your enlistment? 3) Have you worked in any previous occupations before your enlistment? 4) Have you completed college? Did you have a degree when you enlisted? 5) Did you serve alongside the USMC or did you stick with being alongside the Navy? 6) What programs or training had you undergone in order to become a Corpsman? 7) Where were you deployed during your service? 8) Have you been in a tour of duty? 9) What services do you offer as a Corpsman to other service men? 10) How long did you serve for? Thank you if you came to stop by and take the time to answer these questions, your service is appreciated.

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Miguel189 views

Hello, my name is Miguel and I am a current High School student. I'm conducting an interview with any professional in police and detectives field for a foundations in Health science class project about careers. I have created a total of 13 questions. Comment on this post, answering all 13 questions to be apart of my assignment.

1. What profession did you choose? Why? 2. How many years of college did you need to go through? 3.What jobs did you work before you landed your present professional job? 4. How can I decide if i should earn a P.H.D. in this field ? 5. Were you in a college program? 6.Did you have to pivot and go back school at a later date? 7.Did you shadow another professional in the field? 8.Did you join any school clubs related to your current profession? 9.Was there a particular subject you struggled with during your school years? 10.What skill sets did you learn or gain while pursuing your career?

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Autumn1462 views

Is it hard to become an investigator/detective without previously being a cop? And what majors would be beneficial for pursuing this career?

I know that a lot of investigators are or were police and worked to rank up to that position. I want to go into his field without joining the police. As for majors, I know criminal justice and law are good starts but what about psychology? Other than this career, I would love to go into something do do with psychology and sociology and work to understand and help people. Would this help a career in becoming an investigator?

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Lucas1319 views

Can you describe your company culture?

To understand the company's values, management, leadership styles, and the approach in which they take to solve challenges and treating their employees in that particular occupation.

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Jeremiah2671 views

is police academy actually easy? Or is it difficult?

I've interacted with a couple of police officers before and each one has told me that the academy is easy. But I don't know if they were being sarcastic or completely serious. #police-officer #law-enforcement #police

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Noah16540 views

What is Metro Police? Is it different than Regular Police

What are the difference between Regular Police and Metro Police

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Yamilka404 views

Criminal Investigator?

How many degrees go I need to become a Criminal Investigator?

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Devon1286 views

How long does it take to become a homicide detective on average?

I am a freshman in high school and I am interested in becoming a homicide detective. Could you please advise me on the amount of time it typically takes to become one, as well as what studies would be most beneficial for me to pursue?

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Aiden291 views

what when why and How much effort do i have to do to get into law enforcement?

What do I have to do to get into law enforcement. Why do I have to do it. When is the police academy hiring what age. How long will it take to get into law enforcement.

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Devon431 views

How long does it take to become a homicide detective?

How long does it take to become a homicide detective?

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