Unit: Career Tracks
What expectations should a criminal justice student interested in a career in law enforcement anticipate in terms of pre-hiring requirements, as well as on the job requirements?
In answering this question, your posting should discuss the following:
• A specific law enforcement agency
• How to apply for the position
• Testing requirements for the position (e.g., written and reading comprehension examinations)
• Subsequent writing entrance examination(s)
• Physical abilities testing
• Medical and psychological testing
• Polygraph examination
• Background investigation
• Training requirements and training time in the police academy
• Possible job responsibilities of a new police officer
Deliverable Length: 200-300 words