1. By: XXX XXXX STEM 2 nd Period Fall 2012 POLICE OFFICER

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

3. JOB DESCRIPTION Enforce the law Help the community Assist people

4. JOB QUALIFICATIONS require a four-year degree in criminal justice A high-school education commonly an associate degree

5. 3 COLLEGES St.Marys University San Antonio College University Of Phoenix-San Antonio Campus

6. 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

7. INTERESTING FACTS Police Officers use specially trained police dog Drive special police cars Wear special uniforms Use special weapons

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