Is 35 too old to become a police officer?

Is it possible for me to become a police officer at 35 years old? Yes. You will need to be in good shape physically, as most academies have requirements that you can run specific distances and drag a body. However, if you are in good shape, you should be able to pass that requirement.

What qualifications are needed to be a police officer?

Getting a high school diploma or GED is the minimum formal education requirement for most police officers. Many law enforcement organizations may require or prefer applicants with a bachelor’s degree, associate’s degree or a certain number of postsecondary education credits.

Who makes more cops or teachers?

In the Golden State, police earn close to $24,000 more than teachers on average. However, when put in context, this discrepancy isn’t as bad. The average police and sheriff’s patrol officer salary in California is $100,090 a year, versus an average teachers pay of $76,523 a year, which is fourth highest in the U.S.

Why do police get paid so little?

Police pay varies a lot more. There are law enforcement officers who are making little more than minimum wage, and get no job benefits. These are usually part-time officers, working in a small community that can’t afford a full complement of full-timers. Even the full-timers in such agencies aren’t paid well.

What is the most underpaid job?

Emergency medical technician