NYPD Character Review

[Vlad]

What do detectives make on average? How hard is the detective exam compare to Sgt exam? Thanks.

[nypd3047]

there is no detective exam. you have to earn the rank of detective

[baychilla]

Hrm...

PO <----> Detective (what 18 months in a special something, if they dont remove you after 17)
SGT
LT
CAPT
ETC...

Detectives make differing amounts based on what grade they are. From the RUMORS that Ive heard you really dont make grade unless youre really hooked up or find Lindbergs kid. NYPDs website claims that the average 3rd grade detective makes $88K/yr. Of course, thats factoring in a lot of stuff that you may not get, or that shouldnt be in the equation.

[Vlad]

Do you need a bachelors diploma for the Sgt exam?

[chewy]

I am 32 yr old NYPD candidate who has to meet with my investigator for character review. Let me just say that I was not your model citizen I was arrested twice as a youth 1 for joyriding the other for fighting (paid a fine). When I became an adult I was arrested when I was 18 years of age for drunk and disorderly(paid a fine). At 21 I was arrested for fighting;disturbing the peace(paid a fine). When I was 28 I was arrested for fighting; disturbing the peace(paid a fine) When I was 30 I recieved a summons for damage private property (paid a fine.) I also was terminated for not meeting company expectations( I was a salesmen in an accounting department). However, I never taken any drugs I have been teaching in an elementary school for a year and I am a leader of a Christian Youth group. I am also enrolled in college and currently have 100 credits. I know I had a checkered past and I don't deny it. If I knew then what I know now things would be different but it's not. I am more grounded now based on my Spirituality and family. I am asking for some advice because I feel I am at a crossroad. :confused:

Thats quite a history, do you teach elementary school boxing? Maybe they need an Interrogator for their tougher interviews!
(just messing with ya)
What ever you do BE HONEST. Tell him your story and that you've changed and what your doing now. Then if you get the job, your going to have to keep your cool and stay out of trouble. Good luck.

[NyPd Sgt ALU]

Do you need a bachelors diploma for the Sgt exam?

no degree needed unless you wanna make captian to make SGT all you need is 64 credits

[Vlad]

Thanks Serge.