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Criminal justice p1

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Ross Madison
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To become a police officer, applicants must pass a rigorous selection process involving written and physical tests, psychological and medical evaluations, background checks, and interviews. Fewer than 10% of applicants make it through the full process. Police officers are required to be US citizens, have a high school diploma, and not have a felony record. Starting salaries range from $53,734 for police sergeants to $78,547 for police chiefs, with opportunities for advancement and higher maximum salaries. Becoming a police officer requires obtaining an undergraduate degree in criminal justice or a related field to gain the necessary skills and training.

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Criminal Justicegoing into policing By: Ross Madison
Recruiting Process(Hundreds of people apply for ever police position in the US. Fewer than 10% make it threw the full process)3 major points -Equal Employment Opportunity(illegal to discriminate on basis of race, color, religion, sex, or region.)-Minimum Requirements for Officers-Applicants must typically pass a series of tests.
How to become a police officer.RequirementsUS citizenNo felony recordAt least 21 ResidencyHigh school diploma Clean moral backgroundPhysically and Mentally fit
Series or Tests(If any of tests not passed, this job is not for you)Written Test Physical ExaminationPhysical Agility TestPsychological Test Character InvestigationOral Interview Polygraph Test Drug ScreeningAssessment Center Sceneries
Top Jobs to apply for/Earnings  The following list displays the minimum base salary of a Police Officer by rank, with maximum base salaries adding between $10,000 and $20,000 to each figure:Police sergeant - $53,734Police lieutenant - $59,940Police captain - $65,408Police chief - $78,547
What to expect/Recap. A career in Criminal Justice and Police Science starts by earning your undergraduate or graduate degree. Such a degree focuses on training students in police science, investigative techniques, evidence collection, interrogation, police policies and basic crime prevention techniques and methods. Record keeping, police management, communication skills, public relation and basic psychology may also be studied. Students learn how to patrol, carry out investigations, handle weapons, manage crowd and traffic control and file reports and paperwork. A solid course in criminal justice and police science will train students to be professional law enforcement or security personnel.

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Criminal justice p1

  • 1. Criminal Justicegoing into policing By: Ross Madison
  • 2. Recruiting Process(Hundreds of people apply for ever police position in the US. Fewer than 10% make it threw the full process)3 major points -Equal Employment Opportunity(illegal to discriminate on basis of race, color, religion, sex, or region.)-Minimum Requirements for Officers-Applicants must typically pass a series of tests.
  • 3. How to become a police officer.RequirementsUS citizenNo felony recordAt least 21 ResidencyHigh school diploma Clean moral backgroundPhysically and Mentally fit
  • 4. Series or Tests(If any of tests not passed, this job is not for you)Written Test Physical ExaminationPhysical Agility TestPsychological Test Character InvestigationOral Interview Polygraph Test Drug ScreeningAssessment Center Sceneries
  • 5. Top Jobs to apply for/Earnings  The following list displays the minimum base salary of a Police Officer by rank, with maximum base salaries adding between $10,000 and $20,000 to each figure:Police sergeant - $53,734Police lieutenant - $59,940Police captain - $65,408Police chief - $78,547
  • 6. What to expect/Recap. A career in Criminal Justice and Police Science starts by earning your undergraduate or graduate degree. Such a degree focuses on training students in police science, investigative techniques, evidence collection, interrogation, police policies and basic crime prevention techniques and methods. Record keeping, police management, communication skills, public relation and basic psychology may also be studied. Students learn how to patrol, carry out investigations, handle weapons, manage crowd and traffic control and file reports and paperwork. A solid course in criminal justice and police science will train students to be professional law enforcement or security personnel.