Basic Requirements to Obtain Employeement as a Law Enforcement Officer*
I am at least 21 years of age at the time of my testing date
I possess a high school diploma or G.E.D.
I am United States citizen
I have or am able to obtain a valid driver’s license
I have never been convicted of a felony crime as an adult.
* Please note that these can vary significantly from department to department
On the Job Requirements and Skills
Willing and able to perform routine, repetitive work and risk personal safety
Willing and able to enforce all laws regardless of personal feelings
Willing and able to risk exposure to contagious diseases and bloodborne and airborne pathogens
Willing and able to handle stress of both boredom and danger and work under the critical eye of the public
Willing to carry a firearm and I am willing and able to take the life of another person if justified by laws and department policies
Willing and able to deal with unruly or abusive individuals
Willing and able to work any assignment required, including but not limited to overtime, weekends, holidays, nights, stand-by and on-call, etc.
Willing and able to handle multiple functions at the same time (multi-task) and memorize and recall detail
Understand that physical capabilities are important for successful performance as a public safety officer and I am able to perform those physical tasks
Willing and able to conform to policies, procedures and discipline within a chain of command system
Willing and able to work under difficult conditions such as inclement weather, noise, crowds and odors
Willing and able to accept constructive criticism
Willing and able to submit to a polygraph examination, psychological examination, medical examination and drug screening
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