Qualities We Look for in a Recruit

We are looking for a person with:

• high moral character and integrity
• compassion
• good judgment
• a high degree of emotional self-control
• empathy and sensitivity
• intelligence
• good communication skills
• self-confidence
• good physical condition
• creativity and ingenuity
• a strong desire to serve the community  
   

Qualities that make a candidate more desirable include:

• law enforcement experience
• a four-year degree in Criminal Justice or a related field
• completion of a state-certified law enforcement skills program