how long do you have to be a cop in texas, before becoming or applying to be a detective?
539036
that depends on your city or county employment policies
1075682
Yes, I have an idea what it is like, as I have worked with them in the past.  1. You have to be bilingual. They prefer spanish, as they normally put you on the mexican border to start. You will be sitting in an SUV patrolling the border looking for people sneaking across the border, and drug interdiction. You will apprehend them, book them, and take them back to the border, etc. You will be doing reports and court appearances just like other law enforcement officers. Hope this helps..
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Most Police Departments only require 20 to 50 credit hours (Sophomore level) to become an officer. Some colleges offer Criminal Justice degrees - the closest that I know of off the top of my head is Texas State University in San Marcos.\n\nAlso, since most Police departments are scrambling to hire officers, most should be very willing to get you any additional info that you'd need. Good Luck!!!
96885
Texas\n\nIf you are 14 to 17 years of age, you will need to show your birth certificate or some license, certificate or document issued by this state or another state, the U.S. or a foreign government.(Drivers license, military ID, passport or baptismal).\n\n\nBoth parties must be 18 years or older,(14-17 requires parental consent).\n\n\nBoth parties must provide their social security number or state they have one.\n\n\nBoth parties must provide all information as required on the application and as requested by the clerk.\n\n\nBoth parties must take the oath printed on the application and sign the application in the presence of the clerk.
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Usually, a letter of interest is just a basic letter where you explain you have the necessary qualifications to do the job, and you are interested in applying.  \n\n\nTo Captain _______ :\n\nI have ___ years experience as a police officer.  My record shows I have the qualifications to be promoted to detective, and now that there is an opening, I am interested in applying for the position and furthering my career.\n\nSincerely,\n\nPolice Officer Badge Number: ____\n\n\nIf you have a union, I would check with them as to what should be included, or what is expected in a letter of interest for the detective position.\n\nIf the detective position requires additional training, or courses, or experience, or examinations, and you have completed those requirements, they will show in your record.  If you want to draw attention to additional accomplishments that have a bearing in police detective work, you could include that in your letter.
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You need to be good at writing reports, have good credit, and in some places be able to pass a polygraph. It also helps if you know someone who can help you get an inside track into law enforcement. Corrections is a good place to begin....it's easy to get into, then you can apply as a police officer with some experience under your belt.
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You can just go to the police station and ask. Or talk to one when they pull you over. \n My mother has been a cop for almost 23 yrs. When you reach 14 yrs of age you can become a Explore (which is like a cop in training)  I use to be one. This gives you the experience and the knowledge you need to become a cop. Just ask your local station if they have this program! (Explores program)       Most do! Good luck!
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I am going to School for a Bach. of Science in Criminal Justice. \nNo one just goes into the FBI. The difference is experience. You have to work in the state crime lab if you are going into forensics. If you are going to be an investigator you will never see a lab but will need psychology classes. But no matter what you decide you will have to put about five or six years into the state before even applying for the FBI because they look for experience. You could always call and talk to some one who works for your state. They could tell you what they do, and what classes they took!
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Usually a 2 or 4 year criminal justice degree and then a successful completion of a police academy!
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You have to go to an approved training program which consists of 9 to 24 months and lead to a certificate, diploma, or associate degree.  You can go to the attached site to read all about the career.
464679
You can go on line to the state of Texas website and it has all the information you need. You can order a complete packet from them and you will need to find a class. Most gun dealers know where they are at or a gun range usually has classes. You will need to have no criminal history to qualify. The link is below.\nGood Luck!!
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You do NOT have to have a college degree to become a cop.  A lot of agencies prefer them, but there are several cops who actually get their degree while they are cops.\n\nThe MP is a good thing, but not the only thing you can do.  I'd suggest some of the vocational schools who offer some training in criminal justice.  That can help give you a background on how to look at the law etc.\n\nFinally, go to different agencies and ask them.  Some will pay for you to attend the academy.  If you have the money, you can go to the academy on your own and then have that under your belt and hope for an agency to pick you up.\n\nBest of luck, and if you are successful - BE SAFE!.
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Has he looked into what the local municipalities or the city want in minimum qualifications to become a cop? He should really look into it now to make sure that if it involves college to place his applications in before the application deadline. Also, some of the community colleges around me offer a police academy. However, there is one thing to remember is that not every student has the inclination or desire to attend college. If he does not have the inclination or desire, it will be hard to convince him otherwise. I do wish I had better news regarding convincing him about going to college. Good luck!
411571
No. Usually the minimum education requirement is a high school diploma. However, officers who advance in ranks, or provide more advanced skills and services, have some college or university diploma or degree in addition to their police academy training.
660214
Depending on where you live, you have to file for a certificate a few days in advance.  Then you can just go to the courthouse, and they'll do it right there.  I would just call city hall, or the Justice of the Peace and find out what information you need.  Or you can just do a search, such as "Marriage license requirements" on the internet, and it'll tell you.  I'd put your state ahead of that.  I had to do a search for this for someone once before, and it will tell you if a blood test is required, and if any wait is required. In Texas, it's 36 hours, but some states have no wait.
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Yep... you need to be 21... you have to carry a gun. To get a permit you have to be 21, so why would this be any different? As an officer you need to patrol bars and such, and those are 21 and over venues. If you start police academy now, you will be close to 21 by the time you get out. you can apply to the academy at select colleges, and take further classes to get a criminal justice degree- that will probably help with pay grades later on.
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Actually, most police forces would rather you had a background in business.....anything you need to become a detective you will learn at the academy.  Having something other than a law enforcement related course gives you an advantage over others.  Business training will help with the mounds of paperwork police officers have to do on a daily basis.