Work at Walmart or HEB

[symple19]

http://www.howtobecomeapoliceofficer.com/arizona/

What Are the POST Minimum Standards to Become a Cop in Arizona?

• You must be at least 21 years of age by the time you finish academy training.
• You must be a U.S. citizen.
• You must have a high school diploma or proof of completion of a GED examination.
• You must pass a background examination and submit fingerprint cards to state and federal organizations.
• You must pass a medical examination that indicates your physical condition is sufficient to meet the needs of police work.
• You must pass a polygraph examination.
• You must pass written and practical tests regarding the fundamentals of police work.
• You must agree to abide by a standardized code of ethics (stating that you will exercise self-restraint, be mindful of the welfare of others, not allow your personal feelings to influence your decisions, and to use your authority in a responsible manner).

[TDMVPDPOY]

, I was right

Florida

like most govt positions, its hard to get into, but once ur in u dont give 2 s no more

just look at the police academy, its hard to pass the physical tests and if ur a fatty, but once ur in they dont care if you baloon out of shape...

[symple19]

So no, you don't need a 4 year degree to become a pig

[symple19]

Here's Texas

What Are the POST Minimum Standards to Become a Cop in Texas?

• Graduating from college is a requirement for some departments in Texas, so earning a degree in criminal justice, psychology, or sociology will help you qualify for a job as a cop in any area of Texas. A degree will also distinguish you from others and gives you la ude to explore other areas of law enforcement outside of police work.
• You must be at least 21 years of age, unless you have received an associate’s degree or 60 credit hours of study OR been honorably discharged from the U.S. Armed Forces with at least two years’ active service, in which case the minimum is 18.
• You must possess a minimum of a high school diploma or its equivalent (GED).
• You must be a citizen of the United States.
• You must have a clean criminal record, which is defined as having never been convicted or given probation for a class B or higher misdemeanor or its equivalent; some agencies may waive this requirement for minor offenses, or ones which were committed a long time ago. You must also have never been convicted of ANY family violence offense, and must be legally able to operate a motor vehicle and handle firearms.
• You must be fingerprinted and pass a criminal background check.
• You must receive a medical examination and have the physician – who must be licensed by the Texas medical board – state that you are free from any physical defects that would interfere with police work, show no sign of drug dependency or illegal drug use, and have normal or correctable vision and hearing.
• You must be examined by a psychologist who is licensed by the Texas board, who will certify that you have a stable personality and can be trusted with the responsibilities and powers of a law officer.

[symple19]

like most govt positions, its hard to get into, but once ur in u dont give 2 s no more

just look at the police academy, its hard to pass the physical tests and if ur a fatty, but once ur in they dont care if you baloon out of shape...

This was years ago and I don't know if it's still true, but New Orleans PD came to various locales in Alabama to recruit officers. So did Atlanta. Big cities with bad crime problems are probably looking for new meat fairly often.

Dunno, maybe it's not like that anymore now that the economy sucks

[DUNCANownsKOBE]

I highly doubt that

At least in Arizona, there are so many criminal justice/pol sci/etc. majors who become cops that they're not gonna hire people with just a high school diploma.

[apalisoc_9]

, I was right

Florida

Man, I wish I lived in these states. I would become a cop and just study in my free time. In here, you'd actually have to finish some sort of criminal justice program in the university to even become a cop.