Police departments that actually require a 4-year degree

[docdiy2k]

I have a question to anyone who can answer it. I am looking for police departments that not only prefer the bachelor's degree, but who actually require it. I have only found 25 police departments in the US so far. Is there a list somewhere? I believe there are at least 100 departments in this list. If you know of any local pd. that requires it, please let me know. Thanks, Diana

[MP_Steve]

I haven't really heard anything solid about departments requiring Bachelors degrees, specifically.

Most local places that I've heard of require education, specialized experience, or a combination of the two. Not just education alone.

I'd be interested to see that list you speak of. :confused:

[JonSch7]

Jacksonille Sheriff's Department in Florida used to require a 4 year degree, but I'm not sure if they still do or not.

[nadler20]

I believe Multnomah County SO out here in beautiful Orygun does

[Lawson]

The last agency I was with required a 4yr to become chief, other than that I dont know of any Departments in Washington that actually require a 4yr for an entry-level position.

[Hop]

I want to say Lakewood PD (Colorado) used to, but I'm not sure if they still do.

[Hop]

Guess my brain still worky OK:D

Minimum requirements include:

Bachelor's degree in any discipline -- NO EXCEPTIONS
21 years of age at time of appointment
US Citizen or proper I-9 documentation
Other essential functions listed in the job description

http://www.lakewood.org/index.cfm?&i...employment.cfm

[CPDlife4ME]

Both Elgin PD and Palatine PD in Illinois currently require a 4-year degree in any discipline.

[mahai]

"You must be a citizen of the United States, 21 years of age or older.

Possess a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university,

Education is not waived for prior military service or prior police experience."

[Jay7376]

Yeah, I know of a department that requires a bachelors....Mine


Your application will not even get looked at without that bachelor's degree.

[Hockey9019]

Yeah, I know of a department that requires a bachelors....Mine


Your application will not even get looked at without that bachelor's degree.

Most agencies are looking at it that way in Michigan. Too many people with Associates here in MI

I'm going down to Taylor for a position they have open and they only require 30 credits of CJ-type schooling.

We'll see...

[docdiy2k]

Thanks again. I have now found 32 departments. I actually believe there are probably 50. When I have it completed, I will let you know. diana

[CPDlife4ME]

Don't know if you have it or not, but the Illinois State Police also requires a 4 yr degree, or a 2 year degree w/ 3 years of continuous police or military service.

[POST2008]

Dude come to Minnesota, MPLS/St. Paul area, most if not all of them require a four year. Even if you find a Dept that takes just an AA, good luck getting a job. There people here wil master's that can't get jobs.

[Lucky1]

Wheaton PD and Napervile PD, Illinois, require a 4 yr degree also.