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Public Safety

How to become a Police Officer

From no experience: every step, how long it takes, and the credential it earns.

Time to get there
6–12 months
Typical pay
$55k–$85k
Starting from
No experience
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The steps

  1. 1

    Meet the minimum requirements

    Age, clean record, licence, and usually 60 college credits or military service.

    varies

    Course that covers thisIntroduction to Criminal JusticeUdemy · around $99.99 →
  2. 2

    Pass the entrance process

    Written exam, physical test, polygraph, psychological and background investigation.

    6–12 months

  3. 3

    Complete the academy

    Paid, roughly six months of law, tactics, firearms and driving.

    5–7 monthsState POST certification

  4. 4

    Finish field training

    Months riding with a training officer before you are cleared solo.

    3–6 months

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