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Entry Level Police Officer Requirements

Police Officer Minimum Requirements:

  • U.S. Citizen
  • Between the ages of 21 and 34 by the written examination
    • Applications will be accepted from candidates who are 20 years old and have successfully completed 60 semester hours (90 quarter hours) in the study of law enforcement at an accredited college or university
  • High school graduate or possess a GED
  • Completed 60 semester hours (90 quarter hours) of college at an accredited college or university OR have completed 4 years of continuous military service
  • Valid driver's license
  • Successful completion of POWER test within six (6) months prior to application deadline
    • POWER test cards will be accepted from any authorized POWER test administrator

POWER Test Information:
Triton College http://www.triton.edu/POWER/ 
NIPSTA http://www.nipsta.org/POWER/register.aspx