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Basic Requirements
Basic mandatory requirements for recruitment:
- High School Graduation or diploma
- At least 21 years of age
- US Citizen
- Clean criminal record
- No history of excessive alcohol or drug use
- Excellent vision, including color
Other requirements (non mandatory)
- B.A degree
- First Aid
- Written and spoken communication skills
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Occupation Outlook
Police Officer Median Salary
$65,170 per year
$31.33 per hour
Occupational Outlook
New positions, 2019 – 2028: 37,500
Standard Law Enforcement Exams
There is no national, standard police entrance exam. Exams vary by state and agency, but are broadly similar, and all have these basic types of questions:
- Memory and recognition
- Spatial/Directional orientation
- Situational judgement and reasoning
- Reading comprehension
- Grammar, usage, writing, vocabulary and spelling
- Basic math and problem solving
Physical Requirements
Most departments have the following requirements:
- Running (1/2 or 1 mile)
- Sit-ups, push-ups or similar
- Stair-climb
- Simulated victim carry
- Obstacle course
- Clean medical exam
- Physiological assessment
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