What is the best branch of service if i want to become to become a policewoman afterwords?

Does a branch give me more of a advantage? Which branch would you recommend?|||Joseph...





No you do NOT need a degree to become a Law Enforcement Officer. Not even to join NYPD where the hell do you live that you are policed by PHD's and Bachelor's of Sciences? You need college credits, but they do not specify in what area or any degree. You are wrong. Also what MOS you held doesnt necessarily matter either.





And ArmyGirl to answer your question... any branch works. I have HEARD, though dont quote me on this, that the Marines is the worst choice because they are "too hard to retrain into civilian policemen" after having been a Marine MP. But thats just heresay. Even if I heard it from multiple sources.|||Yes it really doesn't matter what branch, all look good for learning discipline, integrity, professionalism, and leadership. Only edge you can get beyond that in the military is based on the MOS or job you had such as Military Police, CID, NCIS, etc. However, you will still need a degree to move into law enforcement; just having military experience will not qualify you.





Guess I need to explain: To go into federal law enforcement you need AT LEAST a 4 year degree (check any website for DEA, FBI, ATF). To go in local law enforcement (here in Michigan anyway) you need at least an Associates degree. Unless joining the Michigan state but good luck with out one. Also read how I wrote it I didn't say you had to do those jobs, just that they GIVE you an edge!





"To become an FBI Special Agent you must be a U.S. citizen or a citizen of the Northern Mariana Islands. You must be at least 23 years of age, but younger than 37 upon your appointment as a Special Agent. Age waivers may be granted to preference eligible veterans who have surpassed their 37th birthday. You must possess a four-year degree from a college or university accredited by one of the regional or national institutional associations recognized by the United States Secretary of Education. You must have at least three years of professional work experience. You must also possess a valid driver's license and be completely available for assignment anywhere in the FBI's jurisdiction."


-http://www.fbijobs.gov/111.asp





In order to become a DEA Special Agent, you must pass all phases of the rigorous hiring process. This will include successfully completing a written and oral assessment, urinalysis drug screening, medical examination, Physical Task Test, polygraph examination, psychological assessment, comprehensive background investigation and final hiring decision.


The Most Competitive Special Agent candidates:





Are 21 years old, and no older than 36 years at the time of appointment


AND





Have a bachelor's degree, with a GPA of 2.95 or higher


Special consideration will be given to candidates with degrees in Criminal Justice/Police Science or related disciplines; Finance, Accounting or Economics; Computer Science/Information Systems; Telecommunications/Electrical/Mechanical Engineering; Political Science, Psychology; Sociology; Chemistry; and a Foreign Language (Spanish, French, Russian, Hebrew, Arabic, Dialects of Nigerian, Chinese/Mandarin, or Japanese).





- http://www.justice.gov/dea/job/agent/bef鈥?/a>





My main point is to make yourself as marketable as possible. The CJ field has a very deep pool of applicants... Without a degree your chances are fairly slim...|||Any. Every branch has their version of a police officer. See which branch can guarntee the job to you, and go with them.|||Any branch, most departments give veterans an advantage.|||Army or Army Guard as Military police