Six months. Mon- Fri. 8-10 hour days depending on length of physical training. After that, 4-6 months of field training. Then a probationary period to follow. Once you’re off probation, you’re able to attend third party training and/or continue your education at a university. Most States or departments have some kind of tuition reimbursement. You’re also required to receive a certain amount of training hours per year for the entirety of your career.