How to Become an Atlanta Police Officer

1) Review the Atlanta PD qualification requirements below.
2) Earn a Criminal Justice Degree, associate's or bachelor's to set you apart.
3) Contact the Atlanta PD to request application information, call 404-853-7650

Atlanta Police Officer Job Description

Atlanta police officers maintain a presence in communities through out the city limits protecting residents and property from crime and enforcing the law. They patrol on foot, bike, helicopter, car, motorcycle and other means. Police officers will investigate emergency calls, conduct investigations, testify in court, keep current on training and any new laws ordinances that pass, stay physically fit, and conduct many other related duties.

Atlanta Police Academy Training, Prerequisites and Educational Requirements

The most common degree for a police officer is a bachelor's in criminal justice. The Atlanta Police Dept requires applicants to be 20 years old, a U.S. citizen, GED or equivalent, valid driver's license, no "class A" misdemeanor or felony, no "b class" misdemeanor in last 10 years and to pass an intense background investigation and physical testing. Earning an associate’s degree or bachelor’s degree will set you apart from other candidates. Once accepted to the Atlanta Police Department you will attend training at the Atlanta PD academy for 21 weeks and will earn a full salary.  The next 240 hours of training will be in the field with an Atlanta PD field training officer where all skills learned at the academy will be applied.

Find Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Degree Programs Now

Atlanta Police Officer Salary and Job Outlook

The Atlanta Police Department pays new recruits $34,045, Police Officers with a high school diploma between $38,556 and $52,549, Police Officers with an associate's degree between $39,906 and $54,388, and Police Officers with a Bachelor's degree between $41,303 and $56,291. After the first year with the Atlanta Police Department salaries increase every year at a steady rate. Promotional opportunities with the Atlanta Police Department are available.

Request free information from the fully accredited online schools below and see how a degree in criminal justice can help you succeed in an Atlanta police officer career.

spacer

Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Degrees Online

str= Staff Recommended

Short on Time? Click Here to request free information from all Criminal Justice Degree Programs

spacer

editorpickUniversity of Phoenix Online:

request

Associates of Arts Criminal Justice
BS in Criminal Justice

line

South University: Online

request info

Bachelor's in Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement
Bachelor's in Criminal Justice - Crime Scene Investigation
Bachelor's in Criminal Justice - Cyber Crime
Bachelor's in Criminal Justice - Homeland Security
Bachelor's in Criminal Justice - Juvenile Justice

line

Rasmussen College Online:

reqinfo

Associate's in CJ - Homeland Security
Associate's in Criminal Justice
AACJ - Corrections
AACJ - Crime Scene Evidence
AACJ - Law Enforcement
Associate's in Accounting - Financial Investigation
Bachelor's in Criminal Justice
Certificate - Police Officer Education

line

American InterContinental University Online:

request

Associate's Criminal Justice Administration
BSCJ - Law Enforcement
BSCJ - Forensic Science
BSCJ - Special Populations

line

Kaplan University:

request info

AAS in Criminal Justice
AASCJ - Corrections, Law Enforcement, Private Security
BS in Criminal Justice
BSCJ - Law Enforcement, Computer Crime, Corrections, Homeland Security...

Request information to learn more about these as well as other Criminal Justice Programs at Kaplan University.

line

Bryant & Stratton College : Bryant & Stratton College Online is accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, one of the six regional accreditation agencies recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Commission on Recognition of Postsecondary Accreditation.

req info

Associate's in Criminal Justice
Bachelor's in Criminal Justice

line

Capella University:

req info

BS in Criminal Justice
BS in Public Safety - Emergency Management
MS in Criminal Justice
MS in Public Safety - Emergency Management
MS in Public Safety Leadership
PhD Programs - Criminal Justice, Emergency Management, and Public Safety Leadership

Request free information from Capella University to learn more.

line

Drexel University Online: Drexel University is regionally accredited by Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools. There is a strong focus on criminology as well as the many other facets of criminal justice including administration, policies and procedures, law, corrections and much more. Learn more by requesting information today.

request

BS in Criminal Justice Online

spacer

Everest College Online:

req info

Criminal Justice Associate's Degree
Criminal Justice Bachelor of Arts Degree
Criminal Investigations Associate's Degree

line

Virginia College:

request info

AA in Criminal Justice
Bachelor's in Criminal Justice
Master's in Criminal Justice
Master's in Cybersecurity

Request information to learn more about these as well as other programs at Virginia College.

line3

Florida Tech University Online:

infobutton

AA in Criminal Justice
Bachelor's in Criminal Justice

line3

University of the Rockies:

request

Master of Arts in Psychology - Criminology and Justice Studies
Doctor of Psychology - Criminology and Justice Studies

line

Herzing University:

infobutton

AS in Criminal Justice
BS in Criminal Justice
BS in Criminal Justice - Homeland Security
BS in Homeland Security

line

National American University:

request

A.A.S. - Criminal Justice
B.S. - Criminal Justice

spacer

Colorado Technical University Online:

req info

AS in Criminal Justice - Stonecliffe College Online
BS in Criminal Justice
MS in Management - Criminal Justice

Request free information from CTU Online to learn more about their programs.

line

Everest University Online:

req info

Criminal Investigations Associate's Degree
Homeland Security Associate's Degree
Homeland Security Bachelor's Degree
Criminal Justice Associate's Degree
Criminal Justice Bachelor's Degree

line

Walden University Online: Walden University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association. The Higher Learning Commission is one of six regional accrediting bodies recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

request info

BS in Criminal Justice - Homeland Security
BS in Criminal Justice - Management & Administration
BS in Criminal Justice - Computer Info Syst & Security
BS in Criminal Justice - Crime & Criminals
BS in Criminal Justice - Human Services for CJ

Request information about a Walden University degree program.

 

spacerimage

Campus CJ and Law Enforcement Programs in Georgia

red starRequest information from the school(s) by selecting a campus location

spacerimage

University of Phoenix:

Programs Offered: Bachelor's, Master's | Criminal Justice Administration, Administration of Justice and Security

Click a Location to Request Program Information =>
Atlanta, Columbus, Augusta, and Savannah.

spacerimage

American InterContinental University:

Programs Offered: Associate's, Bachelor's | Criminal Justice, Forensic Science, Corrections, Law/Courts, Law Enforcement

Click a Location to Request Program Information =>
Buckhead
, or Dunwoody

spacerimage

Argosy University:

Programs Offered: Bachelor's | Psychology-Criminal Justice

Click a Location to Request Program Information => Atlanta

line

Brown Mackie College:

Programs Offered: Diploma, Associate's | Criminal Justice, Paralegal Studies

Click a Location to Request Program Information => Atlanta

spacerimage

DeVry University:

Programs Offered: Bachelor's, Master's | Certified Fraud Examiner, Tech Mgmt, Criminal Justice

Click a Location to Request Program Information =>
Alpharetta (undergrad), Decatur (undergrad), Alpharetta (grad), Atlanta (Buckhead), Atlanta (Cobb Galleria), Atlanta (Perimeter), Decatur (grad), Gwinnett, and Stockbridge/Henry County

spacerimage

South University:

Programs Offered: Associate's, Bachelor's | Criminal Justice, Paralegal Studies, Legal Studies

Click a Location to Request Program Information => Savannah

spacerimage

Walden University:

Programs Offered: Master's, PhD | Criminal Justice, Human Services, Public Admin

Click a Location to Request Program Information => Atlanta