(Good Cops, Great Cops) Episode 05: Fit For Duty and General Law Enforcement Training, Educational Requirements and Job Description
Only a handful of recruits from class 09-Bravo pass their physical
fitness test on the first try, demonstrating the need for some intensive
physical training, to begin next week. General Law Enforcement Training, Educational Requirements and Job Description
By: Ryan Sprout
The general requirements in order
to become a law enforcement officer are to *Obtain a POST ID (Peace
officer Standards and Training ID) *Attend a training academy for law
enforcement *Take necessary certification tests and become certified as a
peace or law enforcement officer The amount of education you need to
become a law enforcement officer varies as the career themselves. Some
college experience is enough in becoming a police officer, while a
undergraduate bachelors degree is necessary to pursue a career as an
FBI, DEA, ATF or Border patrol agent.
Many agencies and departments urge
their employees to pursue a degree in criminal justice or obtain a post
high school education. Courses in criminal justice include but are not
limited to criminal justice, humanities, ethics, police organization,
administration, leadership development, analytic reasoning, and
communications. It's very important to keep in mind that it's important
to complete and get your high school diploma. If not, continue forward
in your education by getting your GED. You can do so by your local adult
education center. None the less, it's always better to acquire some
years or a four year college education. The most attractive elements
about working as an officer and in the criminal justice field are the
routine and scheduling. The possibilities are almost endless with a
career in criminal justice and enforcement of laws. A typical day for
someone who works in different fields of law enforcement varies
depending on the career path you pursue. Generally an enforcement
officer may work in the office cubicle of the agency or more exciting in
the field. An officer may encounter things differently everyday from
keeping a watchful eye on citizens during a political convention,
tapping into a phone call of a fugitive or pretending to be a young girl
online to lure a pedophile into a sting operation arrest, assisting
with a riot or preventing a terrorist crime from happening. The
qualities officers must have are common sense, respect and sense for and
of their community, intelligence, mindful of their environment, the
courage to make smart decisions when necessary and when to hold back and
stay calm, be educated, stay grounded and be realistic about the career
field they are in. For those inspired to pursue a career in criminal
justice enforcement; the financial and job security are well in place.
More importantly, the kickback and personal reward of helping people,
saving lives, and keeping the community safe when stressful or dangerous
situations arise. For those inspired to pursue a career in the United
States law enforcement task force, the financial and job security are
well in place. More importantly, the kickback and personal reward of
helping people, saving lives and keeping the community safe.
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