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To become a detective,you have to first get hired as a police officer.That involves passing competitive written and oral examinations and successfully clearing physical,background,credit and psychological checks.If you score high enough,and qualify,you get to go to the academy which can last anywhere for 4 to 6 months.If you get through the academy,and your probationary period,and work a number of years as an exemplary patrol officer,you might be lucky enough to apply for a detectives position,according to your department's regulations
I have been a detective for about 30 years,after 10 years in patrol.I have worked as a line squad detective,a Homicide detective,a crime scene supervisor and in some specialized investigative units.It is a good job,but requires a great deal of effort and dedication.Please,please don't think that it is anything like what you see detectives do on television.
I have made good money as a detective,especially in Homicide,working many,many hours of overtime.It does put a strain on family life.You will see the most horrible that things that people are capable of doing.And,you will have to deal with the most evil people that exist.You will also get to help hundreds of people.If you are really serious about this,I suggest you arrange to visit your local police detectives.You will see what real detective work is like.If it still appeals to you after that visit,be sure to study hard,stay physically fit and stay out of trouble and away from bad companions.
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Before you can become a detective,you will first need to qualify and work as a regular police officer.Although the exact requirements for new recruits vary by police force,most require applicants to be Canadian citizens and at least 18 years old.
Applicants also need a high school diploma.However,some police departments require at least 1 to 2 years of college or university study,and officers who go on to become detectives have generally completed a degree or diploma.Relevant post-secondary programs include police studies and criminology.Applicants to police forces must also meet physical fitness requirements,and have a valid driver’s license.
Aspiring detectives start their policing careers as constables.These officers usually earn somewhere between $35,000 and $80,000 a year,depending on their level of experience.
Detectives earn higher salaries than regular constables.In general,they can make anywhere from about $70,000 to $120,000 a year.However,some experienced detectives in large cities may make more than this.
Detectives work in a variety of environments,depending on where their duties take them.They spend a great deal of time working indoors,in police stations.However,they also work at crime scenes,which can be indoors or outdoors.Local travel is required to carry out some of their duties,such as monitoring suspects or testifying in court.
Detectives’ schedules vary depending on their workload.Sometimes they may work a regular 9-to-5 schedule.However,overtime is often necessary,and as a result detectives often end up working more than 40 hours a week.For instance,they must be prepared to work evenings,weekends,and even holidays when major investigations are underway.Many detectives are also on-call,which means they must be prepared to go into work whenever they are needed.
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It's perfectly normal!It is a fun job,if you like solving crimes,but has it's ups and downs.It is a lot like being a police officer.It has a good salary,but not an amazing one,and you can become a detective by having good detective skills.Start reading mystery books,playing mystery games,and watching mystery movies and figure out who did it before the characters do!Also,though,it's not all fun and games.If you investigate a tough crime,such as a murder,that memory will stay with you forever.Good luck!Here's how to become a detective:Go to college.Many police forces require detectives to have either a couple of years of college or a bachelor's degree prior to promoting them.
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Become a U.S.citizen if you're not already one.Most police forces don't hire non-citizens due to civil service regulations.
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Get experience.Many police departments require a minimum of six months experience as a patrol officer before they'll consider hiring someone as a detective.In most cases,two or more years of experience is required.
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Prepare to take additional tests.As part of the application process to become a detective,you'll be tested on your knowledge of local laws,police procedures,and your analytical aptitude.You'll also most likely be required to take a physical test,so keep fit.
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Hone your interpersonal skills.You'll need effective communication skills for interviewing witnesses,interrogating suspects,and dealing with other law enforcement personnel.