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Gendarme · 05-08-2008, 07:22 AM

I'm in NE Ohio and was interested in what the process / initial steps might be to become a police officer. Any info would be greatly appreciated.

The Tengu · 05-08-2008, 08:15 AM

Depends on the agency you're applying for. The best thing to do is to ask a recruiter.

Generally, you will have written exams, a physical fitness test, and some sort of psychological test or interview before you are even considered for a spot in the academy.

You will probably have to have a reasonably clean driving record, and a clean criminal record.

x_out86 · 05-08-2008, 09:01 AM

Tengu hit all the points I was going to say. Depends on the state and department requirements. I am not familiar with Ohio so I cant give you too much insight there but, like was already said talk to the officer in charge of recruitment for the department.

Education is also a requirement, here in Wisconsin you have to have at least an Associates Degree at time of hire or have it completed within 5 years of hire. Most departments here wont take you unless you have it done though, however many will give incentive pay to get a Bachelors or greater.

Best of luck. Any further questions once you get some specifics let us know and I will try to help.

**Bycyclist** · 05-08-2008, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by The Tengu

d some sort of psychological test or interview .

Such as ? Is this a setup like if I admit I have half a dozen guns, or if I have no problem resorting to violence if needed, I'll be looked at as a nut and denied?

Or is this just to make sure I don't come across as an A$$hole and check my communication skills, etc.?

The Tengu · 05-08-2008, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Bycyclist

Such as ? Is this a setup like if I admit I have half a dozen guns, or if I have no problem resorting to violence if needed, I'll be looked at as a nut and denied?

Or is this just to make sure I don't come across as an A$$hole and check my communication skills, etc.?

Depends on the agency's test and the interview.

Ours is primarily used to weed out untruthful answering, inconsistencies in answering, and blatant psychological or personality issues. Some departments will make you take a polygraph. Some departments sit you in front of the chief for a personal interview.

Like I said, it depends.

05-08-2008, 07:22 AM	#1
Gendarme XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Akron, OH Posts: 6	process for becoming a police officer I'm in NE Ohio and was interested in what the process / initial steps might be to become a police officer. Any info would be greatly appreciated.

05-08-2008, 08:15 AM	#2
The Tengu XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 1,709	Depends on the agency you're applying for. The best thing to do is to ask a recruiter. Generally, you will have written exams, a physical fitness test, and some sort of psychological test or interview before you are even considered for a spot in the academy. You will probably have to have a reasonably clean driving record, and a clean criminal record. __________________ The militia of the United States consists of all able-bodied males at least 17 years of age and, except as provided in section 313 of title 32, under 45 years of age who are, or who have made a declaration of intention to become, citizens of the United States and of female citizens of the United States who are members of the National Guard. United States Code, Title 10, section 311, paragraph (a)

05-08-2008, 09:01 AM	#3
x_out86 XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 521	Tengu hit all the points I was going to say. Depends on the state and department requirements. I am not familiar with Ohio so I cant give you too much insight there but, like was already said talk to the officer in charge of recruitment for the department. Education is also a requirement, here in Wisconsin you have to have at least an Associates Degree at time of hire or have it completed within 5 years of hire. Most departments here wont take you unless you have it done though, however many will give incentive pay to get a Bachelors or greater. Best of luck. Any further questions once you get some specifics let us know and I will try to help. __________________ Hellen Keller: I long to accomplish a great and noble tasks, but it is my chief duty to accomplish humble tasks as though they were great and noble. The world is moved along, not only by the mighty shoves of its heroes, but also by the aggregate of the tiny pushes of each honest worker. Bruce Lee: Showing off is the fool's idea of glory.

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