Is it easy to become a St. Louis county Police Officer if you have a bachelors degree?
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You do not need to have a college degree to get hired as an officer, but it might give you an edge and it would certainly benefit you if you wish to move up in the force. http://www.stlouisco.com/police/career.html MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR OPEN ENROLLMENT APPLICANT AGE REQUIREMENT: Must be at least 21 years of age, or applicant must reach their 21st birthday by the time of completion of the Academy training course. RESIDENCY: Must be a citizen of the United States. EDUCATION: Documentary proof of high school education or presentation of a “State High School Equivalency” certificate, with accompanying score sheet. VISION: Vision in each eye must be correctable to 20/20. ARREST RECORD: Must be free from conviction of a Felony or a Class “A” Misdemeanor. DRIVER’S LICENSE: Must possess a valid Operator’s License by date of employment by a police agency and have five (5) or less points charged against his/her driving record at the time of application for the program.
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They will do their best to hire you if you apply to the City - the shortage of Officers is dire at present. Of course - then you will HAVE to live in the City...which is why there is such a shortage of Officer Candidates....
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