The next exam takes place in 2019. Im in high school and im really interested in becoming a police officer but i feel like my height and weight might restrict me.
Joinphillypd Qualifications And Requirements
Civil police officer height and weight requirements. 12101 et seq into law the council recognized the need to revise the height weight and physical. Often such regulations have different height and weight standards for men and women. Allowable minimum recommended. Is there a certain height and weight requirement to become a police officer. Height and weight must be proportionate. You also need to meet these requirements.
My agency states in part. Be courteous to all but intimate with few and let those few be well tried before you give them your confidence. Males who are 5 feet and 8 inches should get their weight down to 169 pounds. These recommendations but you are very muscular then you are probably ok. 511 height minimum weight 155 pounds maximum weight 195 pounds. Following readers can view the police officer physical requirements regarding height and weight ratios.
Height and weight standards. Every inch above 58 add 5 pounds. Weight and physical fitness standards for police officer candidates. To become a police officer you need to first take a written test. Most police departments impose proportional weight to height restrictions on incoming recruits. A with the enactment of the americans with disabilities act ada 42 usc.
Medical physical fitness standards and procedures for police officers candidates 2 section 60002 statement of purpose. The findings of qualified medical examiners duly appointed by the local civil service commissions shall be deemed to be valid for the purposes outlined in these standards. The state holds a civil service exam every two years to become an officer. Im a 55 female weighing 120 lbs. We eliminated height and gender requirements in the mid 1970s. For example a male who is 6 feet tall should these weights are only general guidelines as we use body fatcontent and not weight to make the final decision.
59 height minimum weight 145 pounds maximum weight 185 pounds. 58 height minimum weight 140 pounds maximum weight 180 pounds. 510 height minimum weight 150 pounds maximum weight 190 pounds. For example a police department might stipulate that a candidate who stands 5 feet 7 inches tall must weigh at least 140 pounds but not more than 180 pounds. Height and weight qualifications. You must have a valid massachusetts drivers license.