How do I become a Police Officer?
Qualifications for entry to the Police Academy
Who to contact

How do I become a Police Officer?
At Kellogg Community College you must follow the Law Enforcement curriculum.

Qualifications for entry to Police Academy
To enter a preservice police academy, you must meet the state standards to be a police officer. A complete list is available in the Criminal Justice office but, to give you an idea, the main qualifications are:

• 18 years or older
• High school diploma or GED
• No felony convictions
• Good moral character
• Good health
• Normal hearing
• Eyesight corrected to 20/20
• Normal visual function and color vision
• Passing score on the MCOLES reading & writing test
  
• Passing score on the MCOLES Physical Fitness Test

Who do I contact for more information?
To receive your free college catalog, class schedule, or application for admission: (269) 965-4153

• Academic Advising
  (269) 965-4124
  
  
• Financial Aid
  (269) 965-4123
  
  
• Program content or MCOLES questions:
  (269) 965-3931, extension 2216
  
  
• Mailing address:
  Kellogg Community College
  Criminal Justice Programs
  450 North Ave.
  Battle Creek, MI 49017
  
  Email: crju@kellogg.edu