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STEM 2nd Period

Fall 2012

POLICE OFFICER

DEFINITION• Police Officer: a person having officer rank on a police force.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Enforce the law

• Help the community

• Assist people

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• require a four-year degree in criminal justice

• A high-school education

• commonly an associate degree

3 COLLEGES

• St.Marys University

• San Antonio College

• University Of Phoenix-San Antonio Campus

CAREER SALARY

• Average between $22,000 and $26,000

• Some areas pay as low as $18,000

• Six years of service earn an average salary of $34,000 or more

INTERESTING FACTS

• Police Officers use specially trained police dog

• Drive special police cars

• Wear special uniforms

• Use special weapons

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CITATION• (2012).St.Marys University Retrieved from

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• (2012).Associates Degree Retrieved from http://icdccollege.edu/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/associates-degree-final.jpg?q=associates+degree&um=1&hl=en&safe=active&sa.