Law Enforcement Question?

[Cobra#2885]

Does anyone know if a Position as a Jailer can lead to become A Police Officer? Reason I ask is because dont they almost have the same Certification Requierments by the State?


Thanks

 

[FordSVTFan]

It isnt a promotion if that is what you are asking. But, once you are working in the system, it will be easier for you to get hired to a P.O. position. I know a bunch of guys that made the jump from corrections to P.O.

Good Luck.

 

[Cobra#2885]

FordSVTFan I was unable to get to A computer thats why I am just now responding. I guess what I mean is will the Training to become A Certifide Police Officer be shorten because having Jailer Certification already? Now I know they are not the same job's but they do go thru similar Training.


Thanks

 

[FordSVTFan]

The training in Texas may be similar. But most places it isnt the same. The P.O. training is longer and more entailed with firearms and driving techniques etc. But I am sure you would get some type of credit toward P.O. training. But does it really matter, the longest academy I know of is 22 weeks.

Good luck

 

[Cobra#2885]

I am sure every State has different rules as for Training. I think the longest Academy here is the city of Dallas Police Academy is 32 weeks long and there Field Training is 24 weeks long. And I am sure it is the same length for State Trooper.