Must pass a polygraph test. Must pass a psychological evaluation and medical examination. Because they only hire a small number of officers each year, most local departments do not have their own training academy. Therefore, they will send their new hirees to a state operated training facility where they will receive their law enforcement certification. This training usually last between 15 - 25 weeks.
Recruits usually have to stay at the training facility for the duration of training.
Upon graduation, each local department will then provide recruits with training in local statutes and policies. Larger departments may have their own training facility where they conduct all of their training. The starting salary varies with each department. Bigger departments pay more than smaller departments. Every state has either a State Police or State Highway Patrol agency.