The Occupation of a Police Officer CJ Roberson

Salaries The salary of a police officer varies within each state based off of population of a department’s jurisdiction and the general competitiveness of the market The salary of a police officer varies within each state based off of population of a department’s jurisdiction and the general competitiveness of the market

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

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

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

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

Responsibilities Patrols an area by foot, motorcycle, or radio cruiser Patrols an area by foot, motorcycle, or radio cruiser Answers calls and complaints involving fire, car accidents, robberies, and other offenses 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 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 Interviews persons with complaints and inquiries and directs them to the proper authorities

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

Training from Schools University of Phoenix: University of Phoenix: Offers multiple degrees of all levels in justice and security administration. Teaches students about the US’s police units, courts, and prisons Kaplan University: 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

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

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.