3 Responses for "police officer or cosmetlogist plz read below?"

1. lady gaga March 26th, 2010 at 2:23 pm 1

   Best Answer – Chosen by Voters What makes you believe it is that easy to become a police officer? To become a police officer, the standard requirement for most major police agencies seems to be a minimum of 60 undergraduate hours, although some allow substitution of military service, and a Bachelor's degree may be preferred (generally required for federal special agent positions). Some agencies have age limits, for federal jobs it is 21 minimum and 37 maximum. Any major is acceptable, but Criminal Justice, Computer Science, Sociology, or Psychology may stand you in better stead. Smaller agencies may have a high school requirement. The agency normally provides training, but some states may have private academies (like TX). There are more applicants than there are positions. Those meeting the minimum requirements may not compare well to the best qualified applicants. Many agencies have increased pay levels for higher education, and higher education facilitates promotion.A Bachelor's degree is required for federal special agent positions (very few exceptions). Any major is acceptable, but computer science, Criminal Justice, Sociology, or Psychology, may stand you in better stead. I recommend that individuals major in psych and minor in CJ (even though I majored in CJ, BS & PhD). I attended an agency-sponsored Masters program for an MS in management. GPA, work experience, ability to communicate orally and in writing, and graduate degrees are what determine who gets hired for federal positions. And, there are always more applicants than positions. Those meeting the minimum requirements may not compare well to the best qualified applicants. The FBI likes lawyers and accountants, but they hire from various backgrounds (http://www.fbijobs.gov/). Other federal agency job announcements should be available at https://my.usajobs.gov/login.aspx; acceptance of applications is cyclical.You must have no felony arrests, and many misdemeanor arrests are also disqualifying. And, a domestic violence conviction will be disqualifying. Any prior drug use of any sort may be disqualifying, although exceptions are possible in some agencies. There may be a written exam, medical exam, polygraph test, physical fitness test, drug test, minimum eyesight requirements, psychological evaluation, oral board examination, and full background check. As I said, there are always more applicants than there are positions, so it may take many application submissions to get an acceptable job (at least it did for me). Contact the agency directly or look for their website, which will list their employment qualifications and requirements. Source(s): Retired fed spec agent, crim justice adj prof, former tactical team member, TX certified peace officer, TX licensed PI, formerly USMC officer & enlisted (Military Police), sat on hiring panels for two fed agencies

2. taylor swift March 26th, 2010 at 2:23 pm 2

   Being a police officer shouldn't be something you do just for money. It's a tough job, physically and emotionally. Do you have what it takes to get into fights, be spit on, yelled at, cursed at, shot at and keep your cool? Are you capable of killing someone if you have no other alternative? Are you willing to die for a complete stranger if it comes down to it?You should think about what kind of life you picture yourself living, not how soon you can get a paycheck. If you do decide you're suited for it, police work can be immensely satisfying. The job will be what you make it. Good luck. Source(s): Twelve years and counting as a police officer.

3. justin bieber March 26th, 2010 at 2:23 pm 3

   Become a cosmetologist. I'm sure that it's a more rewarding career than becoming a cop.