Comments on: Does anyone know if a hearing problem can ommit you from becoming a Police Officer?

By: sgt524

sgt524 — Thu, 16 Sep 2010 14:49:55 +0000

Certainly, but it depends on the department requirement he is applying for. Check that out to be sure before waisting his time on classes. sgt524

By: gabs4_28

gabs4_28 — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 02:35:10 +0000

uhm…it really depends….but i think he has less chances to become one gabs4_28

By: defenseonly

defenseonly — Tue, 14 Sep 2010 17:53:03 +0000

I was in the CJ program, yes, they will test him through and through physically as they do with any potential law enforcement candidate, now there are significant options for him with a cj degree, it’s a growing trend, people are doing privatazion within teh field of CJ, he could be given an adminstrative type position, security consulting etc.. it isnt going to be a loss or in vain if he goes to school, we need education but he will not be on the top of the list for department, every state has mandates call your state police department and discuss teh hearing infirmity with them and see what they advise defenseonly

By: wu n

wu n — Mon, 13 Sep 2010 06:44:20 +0000

yes, for sure, think it at this way, the job for policy is to protect us, right? will you let some protect late if he/she got some health problem?
no, right? wu n

By: Dave

Dave — Sat, 11 Sep 2010 02:13:18 +0000

It shouldn’t, cops don’t liston to anyone anyway. Dave

By: Tom W

Tom W — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 17:16:58 +0000

Yes in almost every situation. It would also not be safe to not have good hearing and be in such a job. Don’t listen to criminal justice schools as they will tell you yes its OK but find out from a state law enforcement academy or the targeted potenital employer to see what the standards are. I have never heard of someone with that much hearing loss who could qualify for civil service police jobs. Colleges will tell you yes just to get students in and collecting tuition but you need to know for sure. There are however, good LE jobs that are not street police, such as probation and parole which is a gun carrying law enforcement officer who is usually paid better, treated better and can advance to superivsory positions quicker. Tom W

By: M_MEEKER

M_MEEKER — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 19:10:30 +0000

It can definitely prohibit him. I recommend that he check out the hearing requirements prior to applying. Reason being, a lot of departments schedule their physicals near the end of the hiring process. this can be a year or more down the road, depending on the size of the agency. If there is a device available to help his particular affliction, I certainly recommend it. No offense intended, but I know I wouldn’t feel comfortable knowing my partner couldn’t hear what could be going on around him/us.

Good luck to him though. Its a noble profession, and I have no doubt that if he does get picked up, he will find it very rewarding. M_MEEKER

By: It'sMe23

It'sMe23 — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 21:59:32 +0000

Yes it can It’sMe23

By: cjhill

cjhill — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 11:50:41 +0000

I am pretty sure it does. cjhill

By: Quasimodo1957

Quasimodo1957 — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 21:45:09 +0000

I would think that this would be a disqualifier as I know my department gave you a hearing and eye test. however seeing (no pun intended) as how they allowed you to join if you corrected the vision with glasses then perhaps a hearing aid would allow him to continue on.
Only the department would be able to answer that question. Quasimodo1957