how long do you have to be a police officer before your can join SWAT.?
86430
You would need to find out the policies of the specific police department.
777205
The SWAT member is normally a regular police officer full time and a SWAT member when needed.  So , it's their normal pay plus ,
849000
My brother is a police officer and you typically need to be at least 21 years old and have at least an associates degree.
163679
It depends on the department that you are applying for. I didn't have to have 2 years for my department but I did have some college and I went through the Police academy. Sometimes military experience is substituted for college. It all depends where you're applying. Good luck
1149269
clean background is a must but most know that the majority of applicants aren't perfect .  You cannot have a domestic battery charge on your record\n\nit normally takes about 2 to 5 years to become part of the gang unit depending on the agency.  They want you to know the Job first.
732321
Just about anybody can get a job as a private security guard.  Typically the only requirement is a pulse.\n\nIf you are talking about some of the elite professional security companies - they will want either law enforcement or military combat-arms experience.  (And then they will be very picky about who they take.)
19563
It depends on what area that you want to get into. If you want to be a regular peace officer you can apply to a big city PD and they will send you to their academy or you can go to one of the local colleges that have a continuing education coarse to become a peace officer. If you want to be a highway patrolman you can apply to them and get accepted then go to their school. I think the very first step that you need to do is call your local police department and ask them if they have a C.O.P. program. That stands for citizens on patrol. That way you can ride along with a peace officer for a few nights just to see how to do things and if the job is right for you. If you have already taken the state approved tests you can offer your services as a reserve officer. You won't get paid but you will get to do everything that a peace officer does and earn you a spot at the police department.
30045
Theres really two different ways to join. First off, in order to be a police officer, a person must be over 21yrs old, and have 0 felonies. The first route is to attend a school that is state recognized. Some universities and colleges offer the 480hr program or the 620hr program. The differences between the two are the latter has more physical training and such. The other option is to attend a city sponsored academy. Most large cities require that officers attend their particular academy. The general rule is it is easier to transition between the college academy and the city because usually the time will be shorted due to your past knowledge. However, most smaller cities are more cautious towards recruits whom have attended city schools due to their specific nature in regards to city laws.
87421
Learn some grammar... \n"How can I become a SWAT team member?"/"Do I have to be a police officer first?"/"What should I do after that to be a member?"/"What are the qualifications to get selected as a sniper?"\n\nYou have to distinguish yourself from all of your peers in just about every way. Like the other guy said kiss a social life good-bye. As for a sniper, you will get selected again after making it to the SWAT team. Good Luck
1114886
Getting a police position pretty much involves a uniform process.\nFirst, find a dept and their requirements/qualifications. Most require an age, an educational background and a NO FELONY criminal background. If you meet these requirements, then go ahead and contact various departments, if they are accepting applications for open positions or ongoing recruitment, then request an application. \nYou are most likely to then take a written exam if you qualify. Then a physical/phychological screening, drug test and a final offer of employment. The whole process takes about 4-6 months so get on the horn. \nIm in the process myself for several dept's. Good luck!
936597
you could become involved in law enforcement. you could work for the city as a police officer or for the state as a DPS officer (aka highway partrol- thats what my dad is and he has worked his way up to SWAT and the EOD (bomb squad) and he absolutely loves  his job).  I dont know how the crime is there so being in law enforcement might not be that fun).
748758
As has been pointed out, requirements vary from state to state. There are a few states (as I remember Missouri and Georgia are two) that require only a business license. Most require specific prior experience, generally around 5  years. In some states, like Nevada, a P.I. license is really nothing more than a special benefit for retired law enforcement officers who worked in that state.
940317
It is hard, not very hard, you get used to most of it. For your other ?, it would be the Police Academy. Then any other "special" classes that NYPD needs you to take (Tazer/ASP  certification) Then you would be a probationary officer (Just fancy wordage for new cop, whos with an experienced cop) then from there you would be a full time cop. Easy as it sounds, its not, but if you put your mind to it, you can. Good luck, study hard!
1049587
you have to have at least a bachelors degree, there has to be a spot open and you have to go to OCS (Officer training)
259074
I am not sure just what you mean by your question. But if you want to be a Police Officer get hired by some department and they will send you to school. Tell me more about what you need and I will try to answer it. You can look at my profile and E-Mail me.
1147815
Without that background, they won't hire you. They usually want a minimum of 5 years in LE or the military. This is not a job they will train you for. It's too much risk for them and for you.
928815
I have 11 years of law enforcement experience - going on 4 as a detective.\n\nIn most local police agencies and sheriff's departments, detective is an advanced position within the department.  Most detectives have five or more years of patrol experience during which they excelled in investigations.  \n\nMost police agencies only officially require a high school education for hiring although, more and more, departments want you to have some college.  I recommend a minimum of an AA degree and perhaps more.  Do well in school and do not get in trouble with the law.  Consider joining your local police department's explorer program as this may help you get the foot in the door for hiring.