Police Detectives
Education
Education requirements range from a high school diploma to a college degree or higher. Most police and detectives learn much of what they need to know on the job, often in their agency's training academy. Civil service regulations govern the appointment of police and detectives in most states, large municipalities and special police agencies, as well as in many smaller jurisdictions. Candidates must be U.S. citizens, usually at least 21 years old, and meet rigorous physical and personal qualifications.
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Military Training
Job training consists of classroom instruction. Training length varies depending on specialty. Course content typically includes:
- Civil and military laws
- Investigation and evidence collection procedures and techniques
- Prisoner control and discipline
- Use of firearms and hand-to-hand defense techniques
- Traffic and crowd control procedures
General Qualifications
Civil service regulations govern the appointment of police and detectives in most states, large municipalities and special police agencies, as well as in many smaller jurisdictions. Candidates mus...
Knowledge
- Law and Government
- Public Safety and Security
- English Language
- Psychology
- Customer and Personal Service
Most Common Education Levels
The level of education attained by people currently working in this career.
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