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Mira
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How many years of college are recommended for someone interested in becoming a detective?
I'm in middle school and taking a career class. I'm curious how many years of college are recommended for someone who wants to become a detective. #career #detective
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Jessica Johnson
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It typically takes 2-6 years to become a criminal investigator, depending on education and experience.
Mark Morgan
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Mira,
A four year degree or higher is going to improve your chances. However, depending on the police department and their needs the requirements could be less. A police department might chose detectives from existing police officers. Many require police officers to serve several years before becoming eligible for detective positions. Again, supply and demand!
Hope this helps!
Mark
A four year degree or higher is going to improve your chances. However, depending on the police department and their needs the requirements could be less. A police department might chose detectives from existing police officers. Many require police officers to serve several years before becoming eligible for detective positions. Again, supply and demand!
Hope this helps!
Mark
PRASANJIT PASWAN
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Excellent communication skills, planning and organizing , problem-solving skills and the ability to keep calm in challenging situations.
The only way to become a police detective is to work as a police officer, pass a test, and earn promotion to detective through the department. If you want to pursue a career as a detective without going through the police academy and working as an officer first, you can become a private investigator.
The only way to become a police detective is to work as a police officer, pass a test, and earn promotion to detective through the department. If you want to pursue a career as a detective without going through the police academy and working as an officer first, you can become a private investigator.