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Title: The Occupation of a Police Officer


1
The Occupation of a Police Officer
  • CJ Roberson

2
Salaries
  • The salary of a police officer varies within each
    state based off of population of a departments
    jurisdiction and the general competitiveness of
    the market

3
Comparison of Alabama Salary to other Southern
States
  • Montgomery, AL
  • Hourly - 22
  • Monthly - 3,755
  • Annually - 45,063
  • Columbus Georgia
  • Hourly - 23
  • Monthly - 3,965
  • Annually - 47,575

4
Salary Comparison (continued)
  • Chattanooga, TN
  • Hourly - 22
  • Monthly - 3,811
  • Annually - 45,729
  • Columbus, MS
  • Hourly - 21
  • Monthly - 3,683
  • Annually - 44,191

5
Employment Requirements(minimum requirements)
  • Must be a United States citizen
  • Must be at least 18 years old (some departments
    require you to be older)
  • Must graduate from an accredited high school,
    obtained GED, or have equivalent education
  • Must pass a physical ability and agility
    examination

6
Employment Requirements (continued)
  • Must go under a psychological examination
  • Must have valid divers license
  • Must pass a background check by law enforcement
    agency
  • Must pass physical examination by licensed
    physician
  • Must submit fingerprint cards to be examined by
    the prospective hiring organization

7
Responsibilities
  • Patrols an area by foot, motorcycle, or radio
    cruiser
  • Answers calls and complaints involving fire, car
    accidents, robberies, and other offenses
  • Administers first aid, conducts preliminary
    investigations, gathers evidence, obtains
    witnesses and makes arrests
  • Interviews persons with complaints and inquiries
    and directs them to the proper authorities

8
Job Benefits
  • City pays 85 of medical plan/95 dental plan
  • Paid vacation of 80 hours (180 hours total)
  • Paid sick leave of 96 hours annually
  • Uniform and bi-weekly bilingual allowance pay
  • Overtime pay assignments
  • Off-duty secondary employment

9
Training from Schools
  • University of Phoenix
  • Offers multiple degrees of all levels in justice
    and security administration. Teaches students
    about the USs police units, courts, and prisons
  • Kaplan University
  • Offers a large selection of masters degrees in
    corrections, global issues, law etc. Teaches
    students the concepts of law, corrections, the
    global issues related to criminal justice, and
    leadership and executive management

10
Training from Schools (continued)
  • Ashworth University
  • Offers diplomas in Forensic science, Paralegal
    studies, Private Investigations, and Security
    Services

11
Good Luck!!!
  • May this information help you in your journey to
    become a police officer, or if this presentation
    has peaked your interest, may it give you the
    information you need to help you decide if this
    is your field of work.
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