POST Requirements by State
Choose your state to see minimum hiring standards, academy training hours, physical fitness tests, and reciprocity rules for law enforcement officers. This is a plain-English summary of official POST or equivalent standards for each state.
What is POST?
In most U.S. states, law enforcement hiring and training standards are managed by a POST board (Peace Officer Standards and Training) or an equivalent agency. These agencies set the baseline rules for who can become a police officer, how academies operate, what training is required, and how certification transfers from one state to another.
POSTRequirements.com is an independent reference that summarizes those standards in officer-friendly language. Always verify specifics with the official state POST or licensing authority before applying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do POST requirements change often?
Most states review their standards periodically, but major changes are relatively infrequent. We recommend checking with your state’s official POST website for the latest legal language and forms.
Is this an official government site?
No. POSTRequirements.com is an independent reference built to make requirements easier to understand for applicants, officers, and agencies. We link directly to official state sources wherever possible.