What does it take to fulfil/reach my dream job which is being a policewoman?

You don't state where you are living; however for Queensland take a look at http://www.beapoliceofficer.com.au


Explains it all ! .. and for Qld http://www.police.qld.gov.au/join





For other states - see their police website, and there will be a link called join us, or careers in the Police force, it will give you all the info you need.


Good Luck|||You take a test which is basically a pass/fail to see whether you get to try out.





If you pass you need to start training. You need to be super fit. They put you through an obstacle course where you need to distance run, push, pull, climb, sprint and generally just push your body.





If you pass the physical aspect you have a psych test/interview.





If you pass the psych you have another general test.





They can tell you no at any stage. If you are accepted into the academy then thats when you really have to start studying.





Note: once you are past academy you no longer need to be super fit, but it is a bonus.|||All Australian Police Services would probably have much the same criteria.


This is from the Queensland Police Service website.


http://www.police.qld.gov.au/join/recrui鈥?/a>





Become a Queensland Police Officer -


You must satisfy the following minimum application requirements before submitting your application.





Driver licence


You must hold a current Australian Open driver licence to operate a motor vehicle (manual or automatic) ; or a current Australian Provisional driver licence, with one years driving experience and successful completion of a defensive driving course recognised by the Queensland Police Service (QPS).





Educational/employment experience


To apply to become a police officer you must meet the following education and employment experience requirements:





Full-time employment experience


Less than 3 years employment - The successful completion of 3 or more full-time semesters of accredited study (or equivalent) within a Bachelor degree course or a completed accredited Diploma


Between 3 and 5 years employment - Minimum of 400 hours of Diploma-level study (comprising at least 200 hours of level IV subjects or higher) or 8 subjects of a Bachelor degree


More than 5years employment - Minimum of 200 hours of Diploma-level study (level IV subjects or higher) or 4 subjects of a Bachelor degree





Example of 'relevant information'


If you have been questioned, charged or cautioned as the result of an offence as an adult or juvenile, you are required to disclose this information on your application form. This includes instances where no conviction was recorded.





Overseas Travel


Additionally, if you have travelled overseas and remained there for six months or longer you may be required to obtain a current criminal history clearance certificate from that country.





Health


On application, you must be medically and physically able to perform all operational requirements of a police officer. Any medical condition which could suddenly and unexpectedly render a person incapable of carrying out the duties of a police officer, or would prevent a person from performing all those duties automatically; make him or her unsuitable for appointment as a police recruit. You are required to complete a medical questionnaire when submitting your application. Your medical and physical fitness will be formally tested by a Forensic Medical Officer (FMO) later in the selection process.





There are no age or height restrictions to join the QPS. Usually by the time applicants meet the minimum application requirements, including education and life experience, they are in their twenties. The average age for recruits is 26 to 27 years of age. Compulsory retirement remains at 60 years of age.





Certificates and Supporting Documentation


A copy of your birth certificate must be supplied with your application.


You must successfully obtain a Senior First Aid Certificate prior to your appointment as a police recruit. However, it is not necessary to have this certificate at the time of lodging your application.





Swimming Proficiency


Prior to, or during recruit training you will be required to demonstrate a swimming proficiency involving a supervised 100m clothed and untimed swim of any stroke.|||First; Join the Military


Second: When you get out, apply to the PD|||that first answer is wrong!!!


you need to be over 18, and good grades help.


i know in nsw thy have the police acadamy in goulburn, and its between 12-18 months full time training and study.


you have classes, exams, feild training... and if you pass, you graduate! then are placed at a station for work.


(you apply for preferences of towns, ect.


there are dorms there, or you can rent nearby or travel.


my brother in law attended, and loved it!


have fun...good luck!!


also...its charged like a uni degree. you get a hecs debt from it.|||you really must have the desire to loose many friends, you must love the opportunity of booking motorists, have a passion for coffee and dougnuts. School education is less important, but if you were bullied at school, that would make you more qualified.





If you are not seeking long term marriage that will be great too, school teachers and police force have the higest divorce rates, period, one sector wants to treat you like a kid, the other wants you to grow up.





If you are seeking respect, it's not going to happen, if you are happy earning a wage that is fine, but if you want to have a life rather than exist, have a look at other professions.





I do not hate cops, they are needed, but the majority are sent out to meet quotas, revenue is required, so they pick on easy targets, instead of solving real crime.





There is a saying back in England, if you were lost, ask a police man/woman for directions, nowadays you would not bother, because if you stopped to ask a valid question, the cop is more interested if you have a safety inspection or if your tires etc are legal.





Word on the street, never trust a cop, what a far cry from days gone by.





I wish you luck|||Pheonix, from looking at the criteria for getting into the Qld police I think you will find that there are small differences between states, in WA you no longer have a swimming test for example.





I don't know old you are but I hope your ideas of what being a policewoman entails are realistic.


My daughter recently became a cop and while her job sounds very interesting there are also a lot of really horrible things, people and situations that you will have to deal with, so make sure you do plenty of research before you make your decision.|||be tough as hell , start body building , and kiss your kids goodbye every time you go to work.