The Occupation of a Police Officer

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The Occupation of a Police Officer

• CJ Roberson

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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

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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

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Salary Comparison (continued)

• Chattanooga, TN
• Hourly - 22
• Monthly - 3,811
• Annually - 45,729
• Columbus, MS
• Hourly - 21
• Monthly - 3,683
• Annually - 44,191

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Training from Schools (continued)

• Ashworth University
• Offers diplomas in Forensic science, Paralegal
  studies, Private Investigations, and Security
  Services

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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.