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I am also in your shoes 18 yrs old and I dont even know what career

I'm intrested in. In Texas you have to be 21yr the become a cop. My

dad's friend who is a retired officer said you can goto the academy @

the age of 20 but when you graduate you have to be 21. Also they

require around 40-50 hours of college credit don't

remember. Also pay is decent 40k-50k starting depending which city,

and benefits also.


Good Luck

 

Na I wouldnt be that type of officer. Just because I had a badge wouldnt mean that I would throw it around. Im a firm believer that if you do something wrong you should be told about it than everytime after that you should expect to get a ticket. I wouldnt be a d**k to peope unless they where to me. As far as responsiblility I have alot now so it would be no change.

 

Being 18 there are so many options out there that you have..Ive always had my mind set on computers but here lately with the economy I debate paying that much for college. As far as being 21 thats fine with me, ill just hold down the job with my pap making 17/hr. That way I could have college paid off before I start. The pay and the benefits is what gets me. They have good pay + good benefits. You cant ask for much more than that.

Sticky2k - what are you considering after h.s?


to everyone else thanks for your imput and I hope to hear some more

 

in NJ the state troopers have a great gig - however, you need a degree for the staties (im about 95% sure)

many of the municipalities around me are at 85-95 after 5 or 6 years

however, like someone mentioned previously, to advance you need a degree - i think we have seen the last of the chiefs without college degrees

keep in mind that recruitment for many departments runs on the civil service exam and they only recruit once every two years or so for incoming classes - so plan ahead

 

Becoming a NJ State Trooper is pretty difficult.

You have to have a degree, take their NJT test (not that easy) and complete boot camp. It's doable, but you have to be very fit both physically and mentally.

 

I dont know about making 40, 50K for risking my life, and others..

Let alone, top out at 90K! These guys need to make more for risking their lives!

Or, they should have some type of system to pay the people that work hard, more
I Dont know, either way... my life is worth much more than 100K, personally.

Good luck!

 

Oakland PD starting salary at 70K.... Hmmm i wonder why.

 

Fixed it for ya.