How to become a cop

1. How to become a cop BY: JESSICA SKIENDZIOR

2. This Job takes VALOR, INTEGRITY, STRENGTH, HONESTY, COMPASSION, AND COMMON SENSE.

3. 6 steps to becoming a cop 1. EDUCATION 2. APPLICATION-PROCESS 3. PHYSICAL ASSESSMENT TEST 4. POLYGRAPH TEST 5. POLICE WRITTEN EXAM AND ORAL BOARD INTERVIEW 6. PSYCHOLOGICAL EXAM

4. Education • Need a diploma, GED, or to be 21 years of age. • Need to know Math Accounting, Business, Computer Skills, Science, Foreign Language, high state of physical fitness and moral fitness. • They say having more than a diploma, its also good to have an associate’s or Bachelor’s degree.

5. Application-Process • Choose a department to apply then take an civil service exam.

6. Physical Assessment Test

7. Polygraph Test POLYGRAPH TEST • Lie detector test • Drug test • Cant have felonies • Weapon violation • History of domestic violence

8. Police written exam & oral board interview • Personality test to see why you would make a good officer • Test your judgment and problem solving capabilities • You’ll also be asked a question: "A fellow officer calls for assistance on a family dispute that is getting out of control. Upon your arrival to the house you see the requesting officer struggling with a male subject on the floor. The male subject is on top of the officer attempting to punch him in the face. What are you going to do, and why?"

9. Psychological Test • Mental health • Labor law • Risk management • Police departmental discipline

10. Pay Scale

11. “It doesn’t matter if you’re a firefighter or a police officer they all give their lives to protect and save us” - Jessica Skiendzior