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Old 07-31-2013, 04:42 PM
 
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Its been announced that Chicago has renewed the process for hiring new police officers. I was just wondering about career paths...if someone is a detective or criminal investigator, do they all have to start out as police officers first?
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Old 07-31-2013, 06:54 PM
 
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Its been announced that Chicago has renewed the process for hiring new police officers. I was just wondering about career paths...if someone is a detective or criminal investigator, do they all have to start out as police officers first?
Yes.

Per the CPD:
How do I go about becoming a homicide detective (or working in the Marine Unit, the Canine Unit, etc.)?

You must first be hired as an entry-level Police Officer with the City of Chicago. After your probationary period, you may apply to a specialized unit as opportunities become available. The selection process may range from a competitive examination to simple seniority. We cannot guarantee that you will be accepted into the unit of your choice.

https://portal.chicagopolice.org/por...lice%20Officer

Seniority is important
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Old 08-01-2013, 05:13 PM
 
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Thanks.
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Old 08-01-2013, 10:54 PM
 
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Prost is absolutely correct ;-D
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Old 01-29-2015, 03:50 PM
 
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Hey guys I got a quick question for you,

I recently returned home from active duty Military and took the entry exam for Police officer. Was told alot of rumors about how long the process would take so I've taken a job up in Wisconsin for about a year. Little did I know that four weeks later they would call me to take the POWER test with 2 week notice. The physical part is not a problem, but the time.

I have 3 kids and a wife and I'm not in a position to miss a whole day of work. Can someone tell me what the initial POWER test day will be like? Is it all of the physical testing, psychological, drug, polygraph, ect. or can I be expected to do all the physical stuff and head out?

Any suggestion and help will be greatly appreciated,

Thank you.
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