A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way (Unknown). Becoming a cop has been a dream since I was young. My qualities are well fit for the job I believe I will be successful as a law enforcement officer. This paper will explore the job description, requirements, as well as salary expectation for becoming an officer. To begin, the description of becoming a cop includes many components. To begin, with the general duties include several aspects. The Occupational handbook shares, that they have to enforce the laws, observe the activities of suspects, respond to emergencies, and issue citations. Next, there are the working hours to consider. (OCO) states, law enforcement works full time, shift work is necessary, and that
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To begin the Occupational handbook states, that you will need a high school diploma, many other agencies require college; some even require that you have particular bachelor degrees (OCO). Next, it is important to note where training is available. Wichita Area Technical College states, that it offers an associate of applied science for police science which is a 67 credit hour course. They also provide technical certifications that are a 46 credit hour course. Also, they offer a Wichita State University program called Wichita State pathway, also known as the “Shocker Pathway”, that provides associates and bachelor’s degrees. In addition, the length and cost of training is an important consideration. Wichita Area Technical College shares, the associate’s degree cost around $6,792. To get your technical certification from WATC, it will cost around $4,671. Finally, this job requires certain traits, talents and interest. The OCO handbook states, that you will have to be physically and mentally strong, along with a great problem solver. I think our law enforcement is very smart. I feel people should know all the extra hard work they put into being able to protect us and our communities. I now know that it is not as easy as everyone says it is to become part of law enforcement. In summary, the job description for law enforcement includes many components. Ranging from …show more content…
I think it is a good fit for me because I am physically fit and mentally strong for the job and if worst problems come up I can solve them. The bad thing about it is the pay is not great salary, so I might still struggle a little bit until I get up to a higher rank. To be honest I might have to work two jobs for a while until I finish all of law school and I am in the city and force I want to be in. Becoming a police officer would be a fulfillment of my dreams. Now that I have researched becoming a law enforcement officer, I have a better understanding of what a leader is. A police officer is the person who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way of a fair and lawful society. Many people do not realize how important police are until they need them. In my opinion police officers try and do their best for everyone everyday they put that uniform
To begin the Occupational handbook states, that you will need a high school diploma, many other agencies require college; some even require that you have particular bachelor degrees (OCO). Next, it is important to note where training is available. Wichita Area Technical College states, that it offers an associate of applied science for police science which is a 67 credit hour course. They also provide technical certifications that are a 46 credit hour course. Also, they offer a Wichita State University program called Wichita State pathway, also known as the “Shocker Pathway”, that provides associates and bachelor’s degrees. In addition, the length and cost of training is an important consideration. Wichita Area Technical College shares, the associate’s degree cost around $6,792. To get your technical certification from WATC, it will cost around $4,671. Finally, this job requires certain traits, talents and interest. The OCO handbook states, that you will have to be physically and mentally strong, along with a great problem solver. I think our law enforcement is very smart. I feel people should know all the extra hard work they put into being able to protect us and our communities. I now know that it is not as easy as everyone says it is to become part of law enforcement. In summary, the job description for law enforcement includes many components. Ranging from …show more content…
I think it is a good fit for me because I am physically fit and mentally strong for the job and if worst problems come up I can solve them. The bad thing about it is the pay is not great salary, so I might still struggle a little bit until I get up to a higher rank. To be honest I might have to work two jobs for a while until I finish all of law school and I am in the city and force I want to be in. Becoming a police officer would be a fulfillment of my dreams. Now that I have researched becoming a law enforcement officer, I have a better understanding of what a leader is. A police officer is the person who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way of a fair and lawful society. Many people do not realize how important police are until they need them. In my opinion police officers try and do their best for everyone everyday they put that uniform