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US_Sofcskey · 03-01-2006, 05:26 PM

Hello I'm new to the forums and I have a question for anyone that knows the hiring standard requirements for cincy pd.
First I need to tell you some background I graduate in May from Milford High School. I also am already enlisted in the US Army as an 11x with an option 4 (Airborne Infantrymen) for a 4 1/2 year enlistment I ship out to basic at the end of june. When my enlistment is up I will be around 22 and a half and then will go to the police acadmey at UC Clermont College then hopefully will get hired at cincy pd.
My main question is I know a college degree is preferred to get hired as a police officer but how high of a degree would be good?
I'm going to study criminal justice through earmyu an online college for active duty soldiers to try and obtain my degree. I really only want to obtain an associate degree but I'm afraid that I won't be hired unless I have a bachelors. So basically do you know if I was a veteran and had an associate degree would that be good enough to get hired or am I cheating myself if I don't go for the bachelor degree? Thanks in advance for any replies

CPDjock · 03-01-2006, 05:36 PM

Cincinnati P.D. requires an applicant to be a high school graduate or have a GED.

Jumper · 03-01-2006, 06:25 PM

All of this information is available on the Cincinnati Police website here...Police Requirements

It took me 30 seconds to find it.

LPI · 03-01-2006, 06:32 PM

Cincinnati puts you through their own academy. Going through UC Clermont would be a waste of your time.

US_Sofcskey · 03-01-2006, 08:02 PM

I'm sorry I think you sort of misunderstood my question or I didn't word it right.
Basically what I was asking is to have a better chance of getting hired do I need a bachelor degree or would I be fine with just an associate degree?

CincyCop · 03-02-2006, 01:31 AM

I think that you would be fine with an Associate's degree since the requirements currently state, "High school diploma or GED (college preferred)" but I would call the Cincinnati Police Department Recruiting Unit to see what they think...(513) 352-2971 or (877) 852-7641 (Toll Free)

I have heard "rumors" that a Bachelor's degree "may" be required in the future which is when you would be applying.

Jumper · 03-02-2006, 08:41 AM

In all reality, having a degree helps you but it is not the only determining factor. Having recently completed the process, I can assure you that when the Chief reviews the eligible list, education is just one of the determining factors he looks at.

So long story short: Get your Bachelors. It will help and it's something you'll have for the rest of your life.